Evanston Animal Shelter
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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.
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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Also from this organization
- Evanston Animal Shelter Community Pet Pantry · Evanston