Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
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Caring Animal Rescue Inc
2372 N Elston Ct, Chicago, IL 60614
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Harmony House For Cats
2914 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
appointments recommended, walk-ins welcome up to one hour before closing.
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One Tail at a Time
2144 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60614
Mon 12am-7pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 2pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
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See Spot Run
1440 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60651
Mon-Sun 8am-10am
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Animal Welfare League
6224 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Tue 8:30am-4pm, Wed 8:30am-6pm, Thu-Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat 8:30am-6pm
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The Catcade
1235 W Belmont Ave Unit A, Chicago, IL 60657
Mon 12am-6pm, Thu-Sat 12am-8pm, Sun 12am-6pm
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Chicago Animal Care and Control
2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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Famous Fido Rescue No Kill Advocacy Wellness & Learning Center
3124 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
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Chicago Canine Rescue
5272 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
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Felines & Canines
6379 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60660
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Red Door Animal Shelter
2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
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The Catcade - cat rescue and lounge
624 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-4511
Mon 12am-6pm, Thu-Sat 12am-8pm, Sun 12am-6pm
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Alive Rescue
2227 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6420
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One Tail at a Time - Brian & Sheri Qualizza Isolation Center
2450 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mon 12am-7pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 2pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
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Tree House Humane Society
7225 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645-1811
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Dark Horse Dogs, NFP
3927 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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One Tail At A Time - Rudy Stewart Training & Behavior Center
3927 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-4227
Mon 12am-7pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Wed-Fri 2pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
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PAWS Chicago Blazer Building
1933 N Marcey St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Trio Animal Foundation
516 N Ogden Ave #199, Chicago, IL 60642
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The Anti-Cruelty Society Clinic
157 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, United States, Chicago, IL 60654
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Precious Pets Almost Home
3757 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3517
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Midwest Akita Rescue Society M.A.R.S.
6538 N Nordica Ave, Chicago, IL 60631-1649
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Tree House Animal Foundation
1212 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-2902
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Survivors for Strays
4490 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
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Hi Kitty Kitty
2037 W Birchwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Saturday from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
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Paws Chicago
1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-4922
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Cuddles United
3916 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613-6107
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Paws Chicago
2337 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-3422
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Critical Animal Relief Foundation
840 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4638
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CACC Adoptable Pets
2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608-5219
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Precious Pets Almost Home
2665 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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K9 4 Keeps
6351 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-1563
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The Puppy Mill Project
1341 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2362
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Lotzrebelkatz
3515 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60623
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The Laughing Zoo
123 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602
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Stray Hearts
chikago, Chicago, IL 60601
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The Beauty Of The Blue Ocean\n\n
10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-2397
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Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.