For information on how to help a found pet, please first visit our Lost/Found Pet page. 

Chicago Animal Care and Control is open for intake daily between 3pm-7pm. 

• Intake services are provided to City of Chicago residents. A government issued photo ID with a Chicago address will be requested at intake.
• CACC encourages leaving free-roaming cats in their environment unless they are sick or injured. Healthy free-roaming cats often do better by staying in their familiar surroundings.
• For animal-related concerns, please contact 311 City Services or call 312-744-5000 for assistance.

End-of- Life Services 

Being a pet parent is a wonderful experience that brings a great deal of joy. Unfortunately, it also means at some point you may have to make some tough, emotional decisions regarding the health of your pet and how to manage end of life care.

Chicago Animal Care and Control offers owner requested euthanasia services to City of Chicago residents for a fee of $10.00. Those who would like to request euthanasia may come to the facility between the hours of 3pm-7pm, we are open daily for this service.

Unfortunately, we do not allow owners to be present during the procedure. If you wish to be present, please contact our partners at The Anti Cruelty Society, or your local Veterinarian.

CACC offers a respectful communal cremation for all animals that are provided end of life care at our facility. Unfortunately, we do not offer ashes back. 

We extend our condolences, we know this is a tough decision to make. 

Deceased Animals 

Residents of the City of Chicago may bring their deceased pet to Chicago Animal Care and Control between the hours of 3pm-7pm to properly dispose of the remains. Unfortunately, we do not return ashes.

Upon arrival, please leave your deceased pet in your vehicle and come inside to complete paperwork. Once paperwork is complete, staff will provide you with additional information.

A government issued ID with a Chicago address on it will be requested at intake. 

If you are unable to bring your pet to CACC, you may call 3-1-1 City services or call 312-744-5000 to submit a request for pickup.

We extend our deepest condolences.