Adopt a dog in
Chicago

5 shelters and rescue organizations near Chicago. 874+ dogs waiting for their forever home.

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Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago's oldest humane society, providing shelter, care, and adoption services since 1899.

134 dogs available 1.2 mi away
📍 157 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 📞 (312) 644-8338
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PAWS Chicago

PAWS Chicago is committed to building a no-kill Chicago through lifesaving programs.

189 dogs available 2.8 mi away
📍 1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 📞 (773) 935-7297
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Chicago Animal Care and Control

Chicago's municipal animal care facility — accepting all animals regardless of condition.

212 dogs available 4.1 mi away
📍 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 📞 (312) 744-5000
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Trio Animal Foundation

A foster-based rescue focused on saving the most medically vulnerable animals in Chicago shelters.

67 dogs available 3.5 mi away
📍 Chicago, IL 📞 (312) 767-8746
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One Tail at a Time

Reducing euthanasia in Chicago area shelters through rescue, foster, and adoption.

43 dogs available 4.2 mi away
📍 Chicago, IL 📞 (312) 725-7387
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Dog counts are approximate and change daily. Always contact the shelter directly for current availability. Data sourced from Petfinder and shelter websites.

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