Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC)
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Chicago
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 1, 2026
City of Chicago animal shelter with walk-in adoptions. To adopt the same day, arrive by 5:30pm.
How to reach them
Where: 2741 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Hours: Walk-in adoption daily 12-7pm
Good to know
- Services: Adoption
- How to get started: Walk in; arrive by 5:30pm to adopt that day
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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