Animal Welfare League

13/08/2025

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the generous donations received from others. If you are interested in helping our animals and supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

09/08/2025

Lucky Barbecue Winner

Lisa V. was the lucky winner of our Barbecue Raffle. As luck would have it… she just recently purchased a new grill. Upon receiving the phone call that she was the winner, she shared the information with her son. They are both so excited and cannot wait to cook up some goodness, with the basket full of grilling goodies. Kudos to you Lisa V!

We sponsored a fund raising raffle in our lobby to help raise money to purchase dog food. We have so many little puppies and dogs that require wet food feedings due to lack of teeth or illness. If you could donate some canned dog food or puppy food, it would so greatly be appreciated. You can either drop it off at the shelter or purchase it through our Amazon wishlist link below.

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the generous donations received from others. If you are interested in helping our animals and supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

08/08/2025

First Family Photo

A wonderful family came in looking for a new addition to home. Unfortunately, they lost their long time companion due to illness. This family had been searching for sometime and decided to come to the Animal Welfare League to check out our dogs. After a couple of visits and seeing many dogs, the last viewing stole their heart. We brought out Baby Benson, who is only 10 weeks old. Of course, every family member in the room began to smile, laugh, hug, cuddle and play with him. The family left that same day carrying Baby Benson in their arms right out the door. Now both the children and Baby Benson can grow up together! Of course, you can never ever replace another pet but you can always have enough love and room in your heart and home for one in need! Woof….Woof….Happy Tails to Baby Benson!

We have many great animals available for adoption. So many are waiting for their forever home. If interested in adopting please check out our website at: https://animalwelfareleague.com/animals/adoptable-animals

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the generous donations received from others. If you are interested in helping our animals and supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

05/08/2025

In and Out Stray!

Finn is an 8 year old, male, Staffordshire Terrier/Pittie that is well cared for by his owner. Unfortunately accidents just sometimes happen. Finn decided to take a stroll close to home and was picked up by the police. The police brought Finn to Animal Welfare League as a stray. Meanwhile, his owner was out frantically searching for him. We scanned Finn for a microchip and traced it back to his owner. James immediately came that morning and claimed his lost pet in less than 24 hours. The excitement from they seeing each other again was priceless! Both James and Finn went home very happy without any issues. Microchips should be a must for all pet owners. They reunite lost pets quickly! Woof….woof…Happy Tails Finn!

Animal Welfare League stresses the importance of microchipping your pet. This is an excellent tool in reuniting an owner with their pet, should they ever become separated or lost. The information on the chip must be registered with the microchip company. So many people move, change phone numbers or sometimes transfer ownership but forget to update their records. AWL offers low cost vaccinations and microchipping every Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to assist the community in keeping their animals update.

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

04/08/2025

Thank You “Worth Public Library”

We would like to send a special Thank You to the Worth Public Library for hosting a fun filled adoption event. The library definitely knows how to support their furry friends, especially those that come in all shapes and sizes. To see the smiles and excitement on everyone’s face was such a pleasure! We have received so much interest in adopting our homeless animals. We are working on them all getting a forever home! THANK YOU WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY!

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/.../pro.../general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

02/08/2025

A Veteran In Need!

Dante is a beautiful robust huskey that escaped from his yard. He was caught by the police roaming the streets and brought to our shelter. We scanned Dante for a microchip and found one! The chip was traced and registered. It went right back to Dante’s owner, Peter. We contacted Peter and he was so happy to learn that Dante was safe and we had him in our possession. Upon his arrival, he was accompanied by a service dog. Peter being a responsible pet owner, provided his I.D. for verification of ownership against the microchip. We learned from Peter that he had just lost his job and had fallen on hard times. Dante would soon be in need of updated vaccines, including Rabies which is required by law. Since our veterans have dedicated their lives to this Country, the very least we could do was show a token of our appreciation. Our licensed veterinarian administered a complimentary rabies shot, along with Boretella and DHLPP vaccines. It was such a pleasure to see this happy three some reunited. I encourage everyone to show appreciation to our Veterans that protect and serve this country.
We see so many Huskies pass through our doors on a regular basis. Here is just a little FYI regarding the breed:
Huskies are renowned for being escape artists due to their high energy levels, intelligence, and natural instincts. They need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, and if these needs aren't met, they may try to escape to find something interesting to do or to explore. Securing your yard with sturdy fencing, providing ample exercise, and offering mental challenges are crucial for keeping a Husky content and at home.

Animal Welfare League stresses the importance of microchipping your pet. This is an excellent tool in reuniting an owner with their pet, should they ever become separated or lost. The information on the chip must be registered with the microchip company. So many people move, change phone numbers or sometimes transfer ownership but forget to update their records. AWL offers low cost vaccinations and microchipping every Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to assist the community in keeping their animals update.

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

15/07/2025

A Little Paris in Chicago Ridge

A little dog named Paris came into our shelter as a stray. She was a multipoo terrier mix and came with a story. Paris was definitely a senior dog and was completely blind. Her original owner had passed away from a severe asthma attack. Luckily the best friend of the deceased lady knew and loved the dog so much. She took Paris , into her home and has now been living with her new family for many years. For some reason, Paris decided to become a bit inquisitive and somehow escaped her fenced in yard. The police saw her walking around and brought her into our shelter for safe keeping. Her family was was distraught and searched everywhere for her. Eventually a call to the police put the family in the right direction.

Paris’ family came to our shelter and was almost in tears when they found her. She was very well taken care of and they even came with 78 pages of medical records. We learned that Paris was 15+ years old and a major part off their family. Paris is now microchipped and went back home exactly where she belongs. We wish Paris and her family the very best! Woof…Woof….Happy Tails to Paris!

We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of microchipping your pet. If your pet should ever get out, they can be scanned by the police, shelters, vet offices, etc. A microchip can help get your pet returned back home quickly. It is also important that if you move or change phone numbers, to contact your microchip company and update your current information. It is also a good idea to add a second contact person to your registration in the event you are not available or should happen to miss the call.

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.

https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

06/07/2025

Fletcher Found A Home!

Fletcher is a 10+ year old senior Spaniel. He came to us as a Family give up. Unfortunately he lived with an elderly man, who had passed away. The man’s family said they could not keep him for various different reasons. Therefore, Fletcher was brought to our shelter. He was in very good physical condition for his age but was severely depressed. We had to hand feed him, give him extra attention, including hugs and cuddles. He was so well mannered and was even house broken. Fletcher refused to mess in his cage. We would have to take him outside for potty breaks. We showed him to several customers. However, no one had any interest in him due to his senior age. That is until …. Greg came thru our doors. Greg was also a senior. He lives alone and was desparately in need of a companion. Greg wanted a senior dog that would be easy to care for and was house trained. Perfect!!! Bingo!!! We brought out Fletcher and their eyes connected. Fletcher went right up to Greg and never left his side. Of Course, there was an instant bond! Greg proceeded to the adoption desk and finalized his paperwork. Now we have two hearts that were in search of companship forever bonded. There is always a perfect pet out there for everyone. You just have to search a little bit sometimes. Woof….Woof….and happy tails to Fletcher!

Please check out all of our other animals that are available for adoption. They can be seen by visiting our website at https://animalwelfareleague.com and then select the adoption tab.

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

04/07/2025

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

14/06/2025

Thank You To “Ted’s Greenhouse”

We would like to thank Ted’s Greenhouse for hosting another adoption event! They are truly an animal loving business. With their help, we were able to adopt out some of our homeless animals. The environment was absolutely beautiful and we were surround by both tropical and outdoor plants. Even our animals had a fun time and enjoyed playing with the staff and customers. THANK YOU EVERY SO MUCH TED’S!

We have many wonderful animals available for adoption. If interested in adopting, please check out our adoptable animals listed on our website at animalwelfareleague.com.

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G

01/06/2025

30/05/2025

A “HUGE” Thank You!

We would like to shout out a “Huge” thank you to Grace, Christopher and Kathy for getting us the much needed dog food. We house over 500 animals and cannot keep up with the demand for food. Grace has been a loyal supporter and does everything possible to help us take good care of our animals. Kathy heard the pleas from Grace and was able to arrange the donation of the food. On delivery day, Grace, her strong muscular son, Christopher and Kathy loaded up the truck and made it all happen! We sincerely are grateful and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Kudos to these great people!

We care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, sick, unwanted and special needs animals on a daily basis. We are able to do this through the donations received from others. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please click on the link below.
https://animalwelfareleague.com/store/product/general-donation/
or
Amazon Wishlist Link:
https://a.co/3fY3n1G