Animal Welfare League in Chicago, Illinois
About Animal Welfare League
Animal Welfare League is an animal shelter in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Chicago Animal Care and Control, about 5.2 mi away.
Map
41.78104, -87.62407
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
- Chicago Animal Care and Control2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal control5.2 mi
- Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation1521 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, ILWildlife rehabilitation5.5 mi
- Everyday Adoption Center1101 S Canal St, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter6.1 mi
- VCA Animal Care Center of Chicago1248 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter7.3 mi
- Trio Animal Foundation516 N Ogden Ave #199, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter7.9 mi
- Cicero Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter1800 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, ILAnimal shelter8.5 mi
- Critical Animal Relief Foundation840 N Western Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue8.6 mi
- Old Town Animal Care Center511 W North Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter9.0 mi
- Antelope & Zebra HouseChicago, ILAnimal shelter9.6 mi
- Paws Chicago1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal shelter9.6 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Animal Welfare League located?
Animal Welfare League is at 6224 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 in Cook County.
What are the hours of Animal Welfare League?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (773) 667-0088 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.
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