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Anti-Cruelty

Chicago's private Open Door animal shelter, building a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together. Free parking and same-day adoptions!
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Visit us at 510 N LaSalle in downtown Chicago - we are open daily.

11/26/2025

Thank you to ABC 7 Chicago and Leah Hope ABC7 for highlighting Anti-Cruelty today! We’re so grateful for the chance to share all the simple, meaningful ways Chicagoans can support animals—without spending a dime 😊

🐶 You can become a volunteer and help pets thrive.

📚 You can visit for our Reading Buddies program and read to animals who love the company.

🎶 You can try our brand-new Wild Tunes program and play an instrument next to pets who benefit from calming enrichment.

If you’re looking for a way to give back this season, we’d love to have you.

11/25/2025

It’s almost Giving Tuesday…but the animals who arrive at our doors today can’t wait for Tuesday’s generosity. Every hour, pets in Chicago are hoping for safety, comfort, and love.

Give early and your kindness does twice as much:

🐶 a warm bed for a dog trembling with fear,

🐱 a full meal for a kitten who’s gone without,

❤️‍🩹 and the medical care that turns heartbreak into healing…

Don’t wait for a special day to do something extraordinary.

11/25/2025

Our shelter pets have declared it: live music > everything else.

Thank you to Wild Tunes for letting us be the very first in Illinois to bring this heart-melting program to life. Watching animals open up and shine as the music played? Truly magic.

Huge thanks as well to CBS Chicago and Noel Brennan for capturing all the feel-good chaos.

11/24/2025

Today’s the day! Anti-Cruelty is excited to officially welcome Wild Tunes, the amazing program founded by 12-year-old Yuvi Agarwal, to our shelter. Volunteers of all ages are playing live music to soothe and enrich the lives of our animals — helping them feel calm, happy, and more confident around people.

Come by and see the magic for yourself from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., or learn how to join the program at anticruelty.org/wildtunes. Every note makes a difference.

11/23/2025

BREAKING: Our adoptable dogs have discovered the antler hat stash… 🦌🦌🦌

They have formed a small but powerful holiday alliance. R***r is the leader. Max is the muscle. And Cabana has made herself in charge of snacks for some reason.

No adoption fees starting tomorrow so you can add a little ✨holiday magic✨ to your home. Antlers optional. Cuddles guaranteed.

11/23/2025

Friendly reminder that on Thursday we’ll be fully committed to the big 3 of Thanksgiving: carbs, naps, and pretending we understand football. 🦃🏈

But Friday 12–4 p.m., we’re back at 510 N. LaSalle Dr., refreshed, recharged, and ready to introduce you to your next great love story.

Swing by for same-day adoptions, no-appointment-needed visits, and free onsite parking — because the only thing you should be worrying about is which adorable face steals your heart first.

11/22/2025

Turkey Leg’s review: 10/10, would lick again.

Our Annual Report, An Open Door for All, received recognition at the Publicity Club of Chicago 67th Golden Trumpet Awards for outstanding storytelling and design.

A little cheese, a lot to be thankful for 🦃🎺

11/22/2025

Shoutout to WGN for having us on earlier today and letting us unleash our holiday-level excitement on live TV. Chicago, consider yourselves officially warned: the cuteness storm is coming. 🎁

Starting Monday, we’re waiving adoption fees for every single pet through the end of the year. That’s right—zero dollars, just pure love. If you’ve ever thought “maybe I should adopt a small creature who judges me less than my houseplants,” this is your moment.

And starring in today’s broadcast was the incomparable Nora—a 2-year-old Black-Mouth Cur who operates entirely on curiosity, charisma, and main-character energy. Someone give this girl the forever home she’s clearly auditioning for.

11/21/2025

📍Weekend plans? Consider them made.

Come meet Max and other friends at PetSmart Lincoln Park this Saturday from 12–2PM, hanging out with a few of our most charming pets.

Come say hi, get some snuggles, and see who’s ready to steal your heart.

11/21/2025

🚨 🚨 T-minus 3 days until Operation: Bring-Them-Home 🚨 🚨

On Monday, November 24, we launch Home for the Holidays, where adoption fees for ALL animals are waived through the end of the year.

Yes. All.
Like, ALL all.
The whole shelter. We know, it's kindaaaa a big deal...

Adopt a dog.
Adopt a cat.
Adopt a small animal.

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157 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60654

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 7pm
Tuesday	12pm - 7pm
Wednesday	12pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 7pm
Saturday	12pm - 7pm
Sunday	12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+13126448338

Website

http://www.anticruelty.org/

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