Just Like Home 4 Paws

05/02/2026

Blastomycosis is a serious and often fatal fungal infection in dogs. It is very common in Illinois especially in the spring . Cases are rising. Persistent cough is one of the first symptoms. 

01/22/2026

Chicago is heading into a deep freeze. 🥶🥶🥶 Keep your pets indoors!!!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!!! 🎄🎅🏼

09/10/2025

Best friends Furever!! 🐾 husky

07/30/2025

The latest study was done in a grooming environment:

"Grooming procedures are often stressful for dogs due to exposure to loud noises, unfamiliar individuals, and the absence of their owners. This study aimed to assess whether classical music could reduce stress-related behaviours in dogs during grooming. Fifteen companion dogs of various breeds, aged 2 to 8 years, were observed during three grooming sessions: a control session without music, and two experimental sessions featuring classical piano compositions–Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Chopin’s Nocturne. Music was played at 75 dB to mask ambient salon noise. Stress-related behaviours were rated on a 5-point scale during bathing, drying, clipping, and nail trimming. Results showed that all dogs, but especially males, exhibited significantly calmer behaviour in the music conditions. Female dogs showed similar trends, though differences were not statistically significant between stages. These findings suggest that classical music is a simple, effective, non-invasive enrichment method that can enhance dog welfare in grooming environments."

07/04/2025

Happy July 4th!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Please keep your pets safe today! 🙏

04/07/2025

🥳 SPRING BREAK 2025 🥳

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!!

11/18/2024

Thinking about adopting a pet??? Now might be the right time. 🐈🐈‍⬛ 🐕🐕‍🦺

✨ Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Special ✨

At Aurora Animal Care and Control, we’re launching our Home for the Holidays adoption special because we believe every animal deserves a warm, loving home this season. This year has been hard—over 800 dogs and 700 cats have come through our doors, many with severe illnesses and injuries. Despite these challenges, the unwavering support from our community has kept us going.

Now, as the holidays approach, we’re reaching out with a heartfelt hope to end the year on a high note by finding homes for all our animals. To make it easier, adoption fees are reduced to just $100 for dogs and $50 for cats.

If adoption isn’t possible for you right now, you can still help.
💙 Spread the word about our amazing animals, share our posts. Word of mouth can make a huge difference!
💙 Sponsored adoption certificates are available for purchase. These certificates can be gifted to someone who’s ready to welcome a new friend. When the time comes, they can bring that certificate to the shelter within one year of purchase date to be used towards their adoption fee.
💙 Donations to help with the care of our animals are always accepted. We accept in-kind and monetary donations. Individuals can also sponsor an animals adoption fee, helping to break down the barriers between them and their furever homes.

Your support has meant the world to us, and we hope you’ll join us in making new, life-changing bonds this holiday season. Let's give these wonderful pets a chance to be Home for the Holidays. Thank you, Aurora, for standing by us in such a challenging year.

08/17/2024

Thinking about adopting a pet??? 🐶🐱
Then today's the day!!!
Adoption fees are waived from 11am-6pm at the anti-cruelty Society.

Adopt a new companion during the Clear the Shelters adoption promotion!