In Chicago, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following simple guidelines.

Transferring animals to other State Licensed animal shelters or breed rescue groups often provides them a much better chance of being adopted than remaining at our shelter. Through the Homeward Bound Program, nearly 7,000 animals are transferred out to partnering shelters each year!

Pet ownership is a very rewarding privilege that requires a high level of responsibility and investment on the animal owner's behalf.

Animal Care & Control welcomes volunteers to assist in the socialization and adoption of animals housed at Animal Care & Control.