Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
About Animal Welfare League
Animal Welfare League is an animal shelter in Chicago Ridge, Cook County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1952. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Cook County Animal Control, about 1.2 mi away.
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41.70371, -87.78783
What Animal Welfare League does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Cook County Animal Control10220 S 76th Ave Rm 251, Bridgeview, ILAnimal control1.2 mi
- Southwest Animal Care Center11010 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, ILAnimal shelter1.4 mi
- The Nest Wild Animal Rescue25 Heatherwood Ct, Indian Head Park, ILAnimal rescue7.3 mi
- Half-way Home Animal Rescue15790 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park, ILAnimal rescue7.8 mi
- Greater Chicago Ferret AssociationLyons, ILAnimal shelter8.2 mi
- Triple R Pets4479 Lawn Ave, Western Springs, ILAnimal rescue9.3 mi
- TLC Animal Shelter13016 W 151st St, Homer Glen, ILAnimal shelter9.8 mi
- CatNap from the Heart1101 Beach Ave, La Grange Park, ILAnimal shelter9.9 mi
- Hinsdale Humane Society22 N Elm St, Hinsdale, ILHumane society9.9 mi
- Animal Welfare League6224 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter10.0 mi
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Where is Animal Welfare League located?
Animal Welfare League is at 10305 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 in Cook County.
What are the hours of Animal Welfare League?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (708) 636-8586 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Animal Welfare League?
Start on animalwelfareleague.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Animal Welfare League?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Animal Welfare League tax-deductible?
Animal Welfare League matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 36-2235155), with reported annual revenue of about $6,164,442. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.