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Evanston Animal Shelter

Hours: Adoption hours: Wednesday 5:00-8:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Evanston
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Evanston's only open-admission, no-kill shelter for dogs and cats, operated by the nonprofit Evanston Animal Shelter Association. It offers adoption, fostering and a Community Pet Pantry, and handles more than 500 animals a year.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 2310 Oakton St., Evanston, IL 60202

Hours: Adoption hours: Wednesday 5:00-8:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit during adoption hours or call the office at 847-866-5082.

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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Sources

Evanston Animal Shelter official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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