Chicago Animal Care and Control

Chicago Animal Care and Control Official page for Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) Many animals arrive at CACC injured, ill, or very scared.

Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is committed to protecting public safety and ensuring the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education, and animal law enforcement. As Chicago’s only open-admission, municipal animal shelter and control facility, CACC provides a centralized resource for animal-related services for Chicago residents, and promotes the humane stewardship o

f animals throughout the City. CACC accepts stray and owner-surrendered animals and also impounds dangerous animals and animals confiscated for various reasons, including abuse and neglect. While at CACC, they are provided medical attention, fresh food, clean water, and opportunities for socialization, rescue, and adoption. If you need more information, please email [email protected]

💍 ONE WEEK AWAY! 💍The countdown is on! In just one week, CACC will host FUREVER AFTER, our wedding themed adoption event...
06/06/2026

💍 ONE WEEK AWAY! 💍

The countdown is on! In just one week, CACC will host FUREVER AFTER, our wedding themed adoption event celebrating growing families through adoption.

Whether you’re looking for a hiking buddy, a couch companion, or your new best friend, your perfect match may be waiting for you. ❤️

🐶 Say Yes to the Dog
🐱 Say Yes to the Cat
❤️ Adoption fees waived

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 2741 S. Western Ave.

Hundreds of dogs and cats have found their families through CACC. Could your happily ever after begin next Saturday?

If you live in the City of Chicago, there is a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.

Your happily ever after starts here. 💕

📊 May 2026 at Chicago Animal Care and ControlEvery day, animals arrive at CACC needing help. Every day, staff, volunteer...
06/05/2026

📊 May 2026 at Chicago Animal Care and Control

Every day, animals arrive at CACC needing help. Every day, staff, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and rescue partners show up to help write the next chapter of their story. ❤

Throughout May, Chicago Animal Care and Control processed 1,508 dog and cat intakes, averaging nearly 49 animals per day. Despite continued intake pressure, hundreds of animals found positive outcomes through adoption, transfer, and reunification.

🐶 Dogs
Adoptions: 115
Transfers: 309
Returned to Owner: 102
Euthanasia (non-owner-requested): 86
Live Release Rate: 85.8%

🐱 Cats
Adoptions: 183
Transfers: 520
Returned to Owner: 6
Euthanasia (non-owner-requested): 39
Live Release Rate: 93.7%

📌 May Highlights
✔ Combined Live Release Rate increased from 85.1% to 90.1% year over year
✔ Nearly 900 animals moved into rescue placement
✔ Almost 300 adoptions completed during the month
✔ Dog euthanasia decreased substantially compared to May 2025
✔ Dog and cat intake decreased by 13.5% compared to May 2025

Programs like PAWS Chicago's 360@CACC, which places social workers at intake to help connect pet owners with resources and support, continue to play an important role in keeping families and pets together whenever possible.

While there is always more work ahead, these numbers reflect meaningful progress. More animals are leaving our shelter through adoption, rescue placement, and reunification with their families.

For comparison, May 2025 live release rates were:
🐶 Dogs: 75.6%
🐱 Cats: 92.8%

Combined Live Release Rate:
📈 85.1% (May 2025) → 90.1% (May 2026)

Full data is available at: www.cityofchicago.org/CACC
(under Supporting Information)

📍 2741 S Western Ave
🕛 Adoption hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you're ready to adopt that day, please arrive by 5:30 p.m.

🎶 New Dates Added for CACC Sound Sessions! 🎶A huge thank you to everyone who has shared their musical talents with the a...
06/04/2026

🎶 New Dates Added for CACC Sound Sessions! 🎶

A huge thank you to everyone who has shared their musical talents with the animals at Chicago Animal Care and Control. Your performances help create a calming environment for pets awaiting adoption, and you continue to serve as incredible ambassadors for the animals in our care. ❤️

Special thanks to the Rosenthal Family Foundation for helping make this unique program possible.

New dates for performers have been added! 🥰

We are looking for acoustic musicians who play wind, string, or brass instruments (mellow music only) and are interested in sharing calming music with our animals. Sessions take place in our pavilions and other designated areas throughout the shelter.

🎼 Please bring all necessary equipment, including:
• Music stands
• Keyboard stands (if applicable)
• Any instruments or accessories needed for your performance

🪑 Chairs will be provided.
🔌 Electrical outlets are available in designated performance areas.
⏰ Performers are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled session.

This is a unique service opportunity for musicians of all ages. Musicians under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA92AA7FCC07-64361478-cacc #/

72 days is far too long... 💔When Dayna arrived at CACC in March, she was painfully thin. We don't know how long she had ...
06/04/2026

72 days is far too long... 💔

When Dayna arrived at CACC in March, she was painfully thin. We don't know how long she had been fending for herself, but despite everything she'd been through, she still greeted people with gentle manners and a soft/trusting spirit.

Today, Dayna is healthier, stronger, and ready for the next chapter of her life. ❤️

At 5 years old, Dayna is the total package. She pays attention to her handler, comes running when called in the play yard, sits patiently for treats, loves rope toys, and never turns down pets. And let's talk about those magnificent ears! 👂

What Dayna wants most is a place where she can finally feel safe, loved, and home.

✅ Adoption fee waived
✅ Vetted and ready to leave the same day if it's a match
✅ 72 days waiting for someone to choose her

Come meet Dayna and see why everyone here is rooting for her.

📍 2741 S. Western Ave.

Adoption hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you're ready to adopt that day, please arrive by 5:30 p.m.

If you live in the City of Chicago, there’s a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.

Dayna has survived on her own. Now she's ready to belong to someone. 💕

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💍 FUREVER AFTER💍Your happily ever after starts here.Join us on Saturday, June 13, for our wedding-themed adoption event,...
06/03/2026

💍 FUREVER AFTER💍

Your happily ever after starts here.

Join us on Saturday, June 13, for our wedding-themed adoption event, "Furever After"! Whether you're saying "Yes to the Dog" or "Yes to the Cat," your perfect match may be waiting for you.

❤️ Adoption fees will be waived
🐶🐱 Meet dogs and cats looking for their forever families.
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

📍 2741 S. Western Ave.

If you live in the City of Chicago, there’s a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.

Come find the one you've been waiting for. 💕

UPDATE: ADOPTED!Last night, Mindy had her Cinderella moment. Now she just needs her happily ever after. 👠When Bark4Compa...
05/30/2026

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Last night, Mindy had her Cinderella moment. Now she just needs her happily ever after. 👠

When Bark4Compassion invited CACC to bring an adoptable dog to their incredible fundraiser at Porsche Downtown Chicago, Mindy was ready. A pink polka dot dress, a room full of new potential friends, and not a single concern in the world.

She was perfection. 🥰

Mindy spent the evening soaking up attention from everyone she met. Adults, kids, dog lovers, donors, volunteers... it didn't matter. She loved them all. She happily accepted pets, showed off her manners, took treats gently, and proved herself to be an amazing ambassador for CACC.

And her night didn't end when the event did. 🏠

Afterward, Mindy headed home with one of our incredible volunteers for an overnight stay. We heard she walked in, took off her dress, climbed into her crate, and promptly passed out after a big day of making friends and stealing hearts. 🩷

You deserved last night, Mindy...

You deserve the world.

Mindy is just 2 years old and has been waiting since arriving as a stray on April 30. She's had great leash tests with other dogs, knows "sit," loves people of all ages, and is the kind of dog who makes herself at home wherever she goes.

Her adoption fee is waived, she's already vetted, and she could be home tonight if she finds the right match. 🙏

We're so grateful to Bark4Compassion for their years of partnership supporting our animals. Now we're asking for one more favor: help us find Mindy the forever family she deserves.

Please share this post and help give Mindy a lifetime of Cinderella moments and a forever castle... we mean home... 🏰🐾💕

📍2741 S Western Ave.
🕛 Adoption hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you're ready to adopt that day, please arrive by 5:30 p.m.
🐕 If you live in the City of Chicago, there’s a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.

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Over two months. That's how long Marilla has been waiting. 💖1 1/2 old Marilla arrived at CACC on March 18, and we can't ...
05/29/2026

Over two months. That's how long Marilla has been waiting. 💖

1 1/2 old Marilla arrived at CACC on March 18, and we can't understand why she's still here.

Marilla couldn't be any sweeter if she tried. The best part? She isn't trying. Her kindness, affection, and gentle nature come completely naturally. She loves a good cuddle, but she's not overly needy either. Honestly, that's a pretty perfect combination. 🥰

This beautiful girl loves spending time with volunteers, especially during nosework and agility. She enjoys tracking scents and finding their source, and she's been building confidence while navigating obstacles and strengthening her connection with people. She's smart and shines when given the chance.

Marilla is just looking for her person to follow through life. A human to love and a place to finally call home. 💕

She has had great leash tests with other dogs, is vetted, and can leave the same day if you're a match. And because she's been here over 14 days, her adoption fee is waived.

Come meet Marilla today. 🏡

📍 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago

Adoption hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you're ready to adopt that day, please arrive by 5:30 p.m.

If you live in the City of Chicago, there’s a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.

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Ingot has already survived so much. Now she just needs someone to choose her. 🥲This 2 year old kitty arrived at CACC ear...
05/27/2026

Ingot has already survived so much. Now she just needs someone to choose her. 🥲

This 2 year old kitty arrived at CACC earlier this month with an open wound on her right side that was deep enough to expose muscle tissue. She was also very underweight and needed immediate medical care from our veterinary team.

After being safely sedated, her wound was cleaned, treated, and surgically closed with stitches. She received pain medication, antibiotics, and wore an e-collar while she healed. And through it all? Ingot stayed incredibly sweet and loving. 🥺

Now look at her. Hair growing back beautifully, bright eyes, asking for attention, and officially ready for a home of her own. ❤

Ingot is affectionate, resilient, and clearly so grateful to feel safe and cared for. She’s been through the hard part already. Now she deserves the soft blankets, quiet naps, treats, and love that every cat should have.

And because Ingot has been here over 14 days, her adoption fee is waived.

📍 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago

Adoption hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you're ready to adopt that day, please arrive by 5:30 p.m.

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It’s Tuesday… and Alba is STILL waiting?! 😕Seriously, how has nobody scooped up this adorable little brindle girl yet? J...
05/26/2026

It’s Tuesday… and Alba is STILL waiting?! 😕

Seriously, how has nobody scooped up this adorable little brindle girl yet? Just look at that face. 🥹

2 year old Alba arrived at CACC back on March 13 and has now spent over 70 days waiting for someone to finally notice her.

And somehow? She’s still happy, hopeful, wiggly, and excited every single time volunteers come to take her out. 💕

Alba is petite, cheerful, affectionate, and absolutely loves being around people. Treats are a close second because this smart little girl LOVES to learn and engage. Tiny body. Giant heart. 🐶

Volunteers say Alba is such a gentle, playful girl and an amazing listener too. She follows directions well during agility and quickly learned how to jump over obstacles like a pro. She also participates in nosework here at the shelter and does incredibly well even with all the distractions outside. 🐾

She’s had good leash tests with other dogs, walks nicely, and brings so much joy everywhere she goes.

Alba’s adoption fee is waived and she is more than ready to trade shelter life for a couch, a toy bin, and people to love forever. 🏡

📍 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago

Adoption hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If you're ready to adopt that day, please arrive by 5:30 p.m.

If you live in the City of Chicago, there’s a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.

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This Memorial Day 🇺🇸, we honor not only the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, but also...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day 🇺🇸, we honor not only the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, but also the countless animals who stood beside them in war, rescue missions, transportation, communication, detection work, and emotional support.

Throughout history, animals have served alongside military personnel with incredible loyalty and courage. Some of the most recognized military service animals include:

🐕 Dogs used for patrol, detection, scouting, and search and rescue
🐎 Horses that carried soldiers and supplies into battle
🐴 Mules and donkeys that transported equipment through difficult terrain
🕊️ Pigeons that delivered lifesaving battlefield messages
🐬 Dolphins and sea lions trained for underwater detection and recovery missions
🐪 Camels used in desert transport and military operations

Their service, sacrifice, and bond with humans are part of military history and deserve remembrance alongside those they served with. ❤️

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2741 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60608

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

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