Places To Adopt A Pet In Chicagoland

Every year, between 6-8 million dogs and cats are turned over to animal shelters. Sadly, between 3-4 million of them are also euthanized by shelters each year. Together we can reduce this number by considering adopting a shelter pet as opposed to purchasing one from breeders or pet stores.  If you are willing to provide a forever home for a homeless animal in Chicagoland, here are a few shelters in the area:

Animal House Shelter

13005 Ernesti Rd
Huntley, IL  60142
(847) 961-5541
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Animal House Shelter has cats and dogs for adoption. Adoption hours are daily from 11AM-7PM

Anderson Animal Shelter

1000 South LaFox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 697-2880
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Anderson Animal Shelter has cats and dogs for adoption. Adoption hours are Monday & Thursday 2:00p.m. – 8:00p.m, Tuesday & Friday 12:00p.m. – 6:00p.m, and Saturday & Sunday 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

The Buddy Foundation

65 W Seegers Rd
Arlington Height, IL 60006
(847) 290-5806
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The Buddy Foundation has cats and dogs for adoption. Adoption hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10AM-12PM and from 4PM-8PM, Saturday from 10AM to 4PM, and Sunday from 10AM to 2PM

Dupage County Animal Care & Control

120 County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 407-2800
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Dupage County Animal Care & Control has cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters for adoption. Adoption hours are Monday and Thursday from 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 pm to 4:30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm

West Suburban Humane Society

1901 West Ogden Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 960-9600
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The West Suburban Humane Society has cats and dogs for adoption. Adoption hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 11 am – 2 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm Saturday, Sunday from 11 am – 3 pm