The Anti-Cruelty Society - Shelter, Adoption and Animal Admissions

Hours: Animal Admissions walk-ins: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Tuesday

What it is

Shelters and rescues

Who it helps

Open admission for owned pets

Where

Illinois

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Private, independent nonprofit open-admission shelter in River North that accepts animals regardless of behavior or medical history and runs adoption, foster and pet owner support programs. The Admissions team helps owners explore options for keeping pets at home and accepts surrendered pets as space allows; it can also help with sick or injured stray cats found in Chicago. Healthy, manageable pets go into the adoption program with no time limit on their stay.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• Who can use it: Open admission for owned pets; stray animals found in Chicago go to Chicago Animal Care and Control, except sick or injured stray cats, for which Anti-Cruelty offers guidance.
• How to get started: Walk in during Admissions hours with no appointment; bring veterinary records and medications and allow at least 30 minutes. For a sick or injured stray cat, call Admissions at 312-645-8260.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Also from this organization

• The Anti-Cruelty Society Care Clinic and Spay/Neuter Clinic · Chicago / Chicagoland
• The Anti-Cruelty Society Pet Food Pantry · Chicago (Roseland / Far South Side)

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Sources

The Anti-Cruelty Society - Shelter, Adoption and Animal Admissions official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.