Chicago Park District and City of Chicago Ordinances require dogs to be on leashes in public areas for the protection of fellow residents, as well as for the dogs themselves. Dog Friendly Areas provide safe places for dogs to exercise, play and socialize legally "off leash" To find more information on Dog Friendly Areas, please visit Chicago Park District.
Animal Care and Control (ACC) impounds approximately 24,000 animals a year. The average daily population is between 300 to 500 animals including dogs, cats reptiles and others. As an open-door shelter, ACC never turns an animal away. ACC receives animals from 7a.m. until 11 p.m., 365 days a year.
The facility includes:
Viewing of Lost Pets:
Monday - Tuesday -Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday
12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m, 2:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. - (No Tour at 3:15)
Viewing of Adoptable Animals:
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*Please note* Applications for adoptions are not given out after 6 p.m.
The shelter will remain open for viewing until 7 p.m.
Redemptions and Lost Pet Tours end at 6:15 p.m.
To view available dogs and cats, or to look for your lost pet, please click on www.petharbor.com
We are open for the drop off of lost or unwanted animals 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Animal Care and Control is also a proud member of the Chicago Animal Shelter Alliance (CASA), which was formed in 2003 with the belief that the power of many organizations working together can change the future for the thousands of homeless companion animals euthanized in the City of Chicago each year. Maddie's Fund has been instrumental in getting agencies across the nation to focus on this issue. You can read about the how's and why's of Maddie's Fund at www.maddiesfund.org
To see our shelter data and to learn more about CASA please visit the CASA website.