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Red Door

Red Door Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter that rescues dogs, cats and rabbits Since the Middle Ages, a red door has been the symbol of a safe haven.
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This is what Red Door Animal Shelter provides for the animals in its care. In the Chinese art of feng shui, a red door brings luck to those who live behind it. This is what Red Door wants for the animals in its care. Red Door Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter committed to helping animals in need. Its primary focus is on the rescue, shelter and adoption of cats, dogs and rabbits—the three most po

pular pets in the United States. Red Door provides a cageless environment for its animals, giving them the closest-to-a-home experience that a shelter can provide. While our emphasis is on re-homing the animals through resourceful adoption programs, the shelter does offer permanent residence for those few animals not placed in homes. Furthermore, Red Door is one of only five no-kill, multi-species shelters in the country that admits rabbits as well as cats and dogs, spays/neuters them and places them up for adoption. Every year, Red Door rescues and finds homes for hundreds of abused and abandoned animals. Red Door is a 501(c)(3) organization. We receive no federal, state, county or city money. We are funded by private donations and grants from private foundations. Red Door was founded in 1998, under the name Chicago Community Humane Center. In January 2000, an adoption center was opened on the far north side of Chicago, in the West Ridge/Rogers Park neighborhood. In June 2002, the shelter's name was officially changed to Red Door Animal Shelter to better reflect the vision of the organization. In February 2003, Red Door expanded its adoption center; the address of the new adoption center is 2410 W. Lunt, Chicago.

08/23/2024

Happy Furever home Friday!
Griffin and Pumpkin are a purrfect pair. At Red Door they were inseparable. When their adopters came in looking for just one cat, they were quickly won over by this sweet pair. They are always up for snuggles, and have each other for constant companionship. Their furever home also has giant windows so they have appointed themselves neighborhood watch… of the squirrels.

08/22/2024

Please make it stop.

Monty and Phoebe are a pair of petite white buns who were part of a large rescue in Wheeling - a 🔥spot this summer, no thanks to a backyard breeder. 1but a huge shout out to Dumped Bunny for saving M&P and 11 babies.

Starling is beautiful bun found one night by 2 good Sams in Logan Square. Since the shelter is full, they graciously agreed to foster the bun for a couple weeks. ❤️It takes a village!

Stork was fortunate to be rescued from the "wild" but bright to animal control where she soon gave birth to 7 babies. Giving the scary and loud environment at animal control we knew we had to bring mom and her litter to the shelter, even though there wasn't space. Sadly, two babies have passed and we are praying that the rest will make it. Mom appears to be a too young Flemish giant.

Our shelter is overflowing with bunnies. If you have rabbit experience, please send an email to:toni@reddoorshelter.orgW...

08/20/2024

Our shelter is overflowing with bunnies. If you have rabbit experience, please send an email to:
[email protected]

We'll provide the supplies, you provide the love, playtime and salads.

08/19/2024

Today we remember one of the CLUE babies born in 2015. Mr. Green (Kobe) found a great home and a bunwife with R.D. alum, Jeanie. Mom and dad remember him,

"Kobe, our beloved lop of 9 years, passed away peacefully in the comfort of dad and mom's arms. Kobe was adopted from Red Door and since then he was family. He enjoyed hanging out with mom and dad, day or night, he loved to soak up all the ear rubs he could get, and was all around an adventurous and curious bun. Every morning he would be at our feet ready for breakfast. We are comforted by the fact that Kobe lived a full, spoiled life and spent every moment knowing that he was so loved. Binky free sweet Kobe.
Rest in peace with baby sister,
Jeanie. "

🌈Binky free at the Kobe. Jeanie has been waiting for you. ❤️

08/17/2024

Meet the new strays:

Sandpiper is a chocolate brown sable who was picked up by animal control on the south side of Chicago. He is as sweet as he is smooth.

Bobwhite is a blue eyed dilute harlequin lop who was also found on the south side. 🤔Are there breeders nearby? We don't often see such fancy rabbits.

Emu is a petite English spot saved by good Sams in Wheeling. They gratefully fostered emu until we had space open up this weekend.

08/16/2024

Happy Furever home Friday!
Yesterday was 4 years since Chloe and Kit found their furever home! This pair couldn’t be happier; they get unlimited pets, awesome toys, and newspaper ads to lay on whatever they want. We especially love the photo of a happy Kit, with Chloe contemplating mischief in the background. Happy 4th Gotcha Day to these two cuties!

08/15/2024

We are so thrilled to announce that we surpassed our Gimme Shelter! fundraising goal thanks to all of YOU and the support of an anonymous matching donor. Your hard work ensures that the animals in our care will get everything they need until they are adopted into forever homes.
🎉Please give a shout out to our top 7 fundraisers who will soon receive thank you gifts:
Kate M. 🐰
Neda🐰
Savannah🐰
Lorianne🐰
Kate S. 🐰🐱
Linda 🐱

08/14/2024

“Yeah, hi. Can I get a house salad, no dressing. And one large cardboard drink holder for the table, please.”

08/14/2024

We are looking for foster homes for these beautiful babies. Mom was rescued by the awesome volunteers with Dumped Bunny, and then she gave birth.

The babies are ready to be weaned and will need to go to foster homes in same s*x pairs. We are looking to place these babies for the next couple months until these they are old enough to be spay neutered.

Serious inquiries only. Please email:
[email protected]

08/12/2024

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Back in 2019 we took in a handsome silver lop. "Longfellow" actually rescued himself by approaching a handyman who was painting a patio. He begged for some food and the painter couldn't resist that adorable face. For days, the painter searched for the rabbits owner not knowing that abandoned. Rabbits are a "thing." Not long after this bun's arrival to our shelter, he was adopted by Heather and renamed Gandalf.

"I just want to say thank you so much for adopting Gandalf/formerly Longfellow out to me in May 2019. He lived a wonderful life with me and a roommate rabbit named Betty for the past 5+ years and I cherish him greatly. He was a wise teacher, comforting cuddler, and an entertaining personality. He loved napping on air vents, eating banana, loads of hay, greens and treats, and hopping his little routes throughout the house on his time. He would then hop back into his exercise pen when he had his fill for the day.

Binky free sweet boy❤️🐰 We are so happy you had a good life despite your rough beginning.

08/10/2024

Thank goodness we don’t count on the rabbits to manage our finances. But Sequoia’s right! A generous donor has offered to match $10,000 and tomorrow is the last day to reach our goal! Please consider contributing so we can take care of these babies (and teach them math). Link to the donation page is in our bio and on our website!

08/09/2024

Happy Furever Home Friday!
Two is always better than one - meet Pepito and Louise. This adorable duo bonded at Red Door and were adopted as a pair to their furever home. Over the years their furever family has welcomed two new additions. That just means more love, more pets, more fun at story time, and of course more cuteness.
Speaking of two for one, an incredibly generous donor has offered to match donations made to our Gimme Shelter fundraiser up to 10k. Help your donation make double the impact, and help buns like Pepito and Louise find their furever homes. Visit our linktree to donate and tell a friend!

08/08/2024

The buns thoroughly enjoyed this recent donation of applewood sticks. Do you know what they would love even more? A matched donation!
Make a donation in the next four days to our Gimme Shelter fundraiser and a generous donor will match up to $10,000. How cool is that?

08/08/2024

Will you be an angel for a helpless animal? Please, they’re counting on you. Visit our website and make a donation today.

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08/05/2024

🌈❤️🐇Today we remember a sweet Rex who left this word too soon. As many rabbit owners know dental abscesses are one of the worst conditions a rabbit can have. Even with the best veterinary care. abscesses can be tenacious. Unfortunately for Gigi, her family had to make the extremely difficult choice to let her go in order to end her suffering.

"Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to our precious Gigi, who left us far too soon. Her journey to us was marked by hardship, evidenced by her ripped ear and scarred eye - silent testaments to her past struggles. Yet her resilience and capacity for affection were truly remarkable.
"From the moment she entered our home, she captured our hearts with her endearing quirks: her cautious tiptoeing on slippery floors, clever hideaways in dining chairs, and her uncanny ability to find the coziest and safest spots in the house. We delighted in discovering that she was ticklish, watching her react with an almost human-like glee. Her binkies looked like bucking broncos with her head down and her feet flicking up. She brought us endless joy.

"Our time together was cut short, but the love Gigi brought into our lives will last forever. Rest now, sweet girl. You are missed more than words can express."

08/02/2024

Happy Furever Home Friday!
The adorable Reggie was abandoned at a vet’s office after suffering some pretty horrific injuries. He got a happy ending though, and was now lives like a king in his furever home. You can follow him and his great life

For his 6th birthday he’s helping to raise money for our Gimme Shelter fundraiser. If you want to help buns like Reggie find their furever homes please consider donating via the link in our linktree.

08/01/2024

Benny Bunny hopped onto the Instagram sniff test bandwagon. You failed.

07/31/2024

Cassidy is having a wonderful dream about a world where she didn’t already eat her salad and she has plenty left to enjoy. She’s unfortunately in for a rude awakening.

07/29/2024

🤣An apropos image from 🐈‍⬛
Join us for hysterical cat videos and live kittens at
Proceeds from the show benefit the cats at Red Door
🎟️ tix available with link in bio or go to musicboxtheatre.com

P. S. We have lots of black cats available for adoption 😉

07/27/2024

The aptly named Winky is skeptical of you. Yes, you. Why aren't you adopting?

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07/25/2024

Who says you can't give side eye on vacation? Oreo is enjoying his stay at the Harebnb, but he's not thrilled about the one-salad-per-meal rule. 😂

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07/24/2024

Despite having no space, we couldn't say no to these dumped buns:

Cardinal and Canary are a male/female pair of rescued by a good Sam near downtown Skokie. They were both thin, dehydrated, and covered in urine.

Kingfisher is a blue eyed gray with a curious white spot on his head. He was found by a good Sam near Cumberland woods.

During the summer space is tight and funds are low. Please consider a donation to our Gimme Shelter! campaign to help rescued rabbits like these. Click here:
https://givebutter.com/uJEnvT

07/22/2024

Meet these stinkers at the Tuesday August 6th screening of Cat Video Fest at Music Box Theatre
Buy tix here: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/catvideofest

07/21/2024

It's back!!! Watching hilarious cat videos can ease stress and improve your quality of life. 🐈‍⬛🤣
is hosting Cat Video Fest on Aug 3,4 and 6. Meet adoptable kittens from Red Door at the Tuesday August 6, 7pm screening.

07/19/2024

Happy Furever Home Friday!
Remember our Metra Train Bunnies? Well adorable Trax was adopted a few weeks ago!
This little guy is absolutely *loving* his furever home. He flops, relaxes in bed, gets treats, and pretty much runs the place now. His human loves his nightly zoomies, and just how much of a snuggle bunny he’s become. We love seeing him so happy!

07/18/2024

Nerd Alert!
Stella is a giant dork when it comes to parsley.
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07/17/2024

POV: you're a psycho kitten who loves to be held by the hooms. Bocce is now spayed and ready for adoption.

07/15/2024

Summer is always the toughest time of year. This week's rescues have filled up every last cage in our shelter. Do your part to help animals in need by fundraising for Red Door. See L1nk in B1o for more details.

🦩🦜Flamingo, Heron and Parakeet were strays found on the south side of Chicago and brought to animal control. All are grateful to be in a safe space with good food.

Magpie was transported up to Chicago from down south by Quincy K9 rescue. Hes a handsome

Hummingbird was left outside of an apartment building in a tiny pink carrier. A tenant brought him inside and called the landlord who brought the bun to Red Door. This is the 6th in under a year. Who is breeding them??

All are now safe at our shelter and will receive the best vet care from

07/12/2024

Happy Furever Home Friday!
Cookie (formerly Disco) bonded earlier this year with the sweet Sprucie. Unfortunately shortly after he was adopted he had a bout of GI stasis. Spricie and their human helped Cookie feel better, and really enjoy his furever home.
Cookie is also a tripod bun, but he doesn’t let that stop him. He likes to use his castles as springboards to escape from his pen at night! Like any good bun he uses his freedom to jump on top of his human and wake her up. Just look at his sweet face, it’s impossible to stay mad at this crazy guy!

Address

2410 W Lunt Avenue
Chicago, IL
60645

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17737642242

Website

http://www.reddoorshelter.org/, https://linktr.ee/RedDoorShelter

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It’s #TakeMeHomeTuesday with Blondie! This fabulous lionhead/lop mix was the life of the pawty at our most recent bunny yoga class 💃🪩🎉 She’s fierce, fun, and loves pets. She’d love a husbun, but only if she can boss him around 💁‍♀️

It’s nearly been a full year since Red Door staff and volunteers climbed through dense brush by the Metra tracks to rescue 5 dumped baby bunnies. All 5 “train babies” had been adopted but 2 recently made their way back to the shelter after being unlucky in love. It seems as though Trax and Choo Choo want to be the HBIC (Head Bun in Charge) of their respective households. #SundayBunday

Rabbit Service Announcement Are you familiar with the Bunny Heimlich maneuver? If not watch this very informative video from @obibunfuriends Last night we received a call from panicked bun parents. Their sweet boy was so excited for treats that he accidentally inhaled a pellet. Having previously watched videos about choking rabbits, they knew just what to do, and they saved his life! Bunnies who eat more quickly are at greater risk of choking on pellets. Foraging mats, puzzles and treat dispensers can help your rabbit eat more slowly. #themoreyouknow

It’s #TakeMeHomeTuesday with Sequoia! This glamorous girl is often mistaken for a fashion model 🤩 She’s as sweet as she is pretty, and gentle and calm too! 🤎🤍

Relax with bunnies under the Flower Moon on Thursday May 23 at 7pm. Join us for a half hour guided meditation, light refreshments, a special flower moon gift, and adorable adoptable bunnies. Harebnb 7006 N. Western Av Chicago 🌕🐇Buy your tix with link in bio or click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 894060066727?aff=oddtdtcreator #rabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #bunniesofinstagram #bunny #bunnylove #dailydoseofcute #meditation #meditationforbeginners #fullmoon #fullmoonvibes #flowermoon #moonlightmeditation

Furball had so many things planned for #Caturday, but sometimes you just need to take a cat nap. #petoftheday #instacats #kitty #windycitykitty #cats #rescuecatsofig #catlife #buzzfeedanimals #chicagocats #catstagram #instacute #catsofig #chicagopets #kittenlove #catsofinstagram #meow #adorable #catoftheday #dailyfluff #catlover #catsoftheworld #kittensofinstagram #catsofchicago #catlovers #chicago #catloversclub #kittens #ilovecats

Life is hard. Relax with a guided meditation, then chill with adoptable bunnies. Thursday May 23 7pm Harebnb 7006 N Western, Chicago Light refreshments and a special gift to celebrate the Flower Moon🌕🌸 All proceeds go to the animals. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonlight-meditation-at-harebnb

I can canoe. Canoe Canoe? 🤔🛶 Canoe Canoe is a great big BUNdle of love. He’s friendly with humans and other rabbits, which makes him great husbun material. 😏 #TakeMeHomeTuesday

Happy Furever Home Friday! Stevie is a gorgeous girl! This sweet girl isn't just a pretty face; while she loves posing for pics in her furever home she also loves to go running down the hallway to greet her people. She was recently a guest at our HareBnB and everyone commented on how pretty she is. She's happy to be back in her furever home with her furever family though, she's got hallways to run down and snacks to eat again!

Red Door has 3 events coming up! Join us at the Harebnb at 7006 N Western for 1 or all 3. Our adoptable buns can’t wait to see you! 🐇🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏽🌸Bunny Yoga: Sunday, May 19 at 10:30am, Sunday, June 2 at 10:30am 🌕 Moonlight Meditation: Thursday, May 23 at 7:00pm Register via link in the comments!

It’s #TakeMeHomeTuesday with Aqua Velva! His good looks are obvious but he’s got a big personality too! He’s playful, curious, and always looking for adventure - and possibly a bun wife 🥰

They say April showers bring May flowers, but we have plenty of both right now. ☔️🌧️🌷🪻What’s your favorite way to spend a rainy day? Cool Whip and Aqua Velva think staying inside with an unlimited bounty of snacks is the way to go on this rainy #SundayBunday 🌾🌾🌾🌾

It’s #TakeMeHomeTuesday with Jiggs! This lovable girl is one of many sweet REWs at the shelter that can’t wait to find her forever home. She’s very active and loves to be loved. You can also tell by the impressive size of her ears that she’s a great listener! 😄🤍🥰

Have you tried a bunny yoga class yet? Spots are still available for NEXT Sunday, April 28. Head to the link in the comments to purchase. The adoptable buns from Red Door would love to see you there! 🐰🧘🏻‍♀️🪷#SundayBunday

Congratulations to the winners of our Spring Raffle: 1st Prize $600 American Airlines Diane L. Of Chicago 2nd prize $250 DineAmic gift card Nancy M. of Evanston 3rd Prize $150 Mariano’s gift card and tote Mary M. of Chicago 4th Prize $100 Wildfire gift card and “Made in Chicago” book by Monica Ang Elinor C. of Oak park Thank you everyone who purchased tickets. Your support makes all the animals winners. 😃

It’s #TakeMeHomeTuesday with Audrey! She’s an older gal but you’d never know it based on her impressive binkies. She’s a healthy and happy girl that loves attention from humans. She also might do quite well with a husbun! 🩶

Less than 1 week away from our “Spring to Life” raffle drawing and these sweet faces are rooting for you to win some fabulous prizes! 🌸 🎟️ You can enter by making a donation via the link in our bio. Drawing takes place on April 20! 🎟️ #SundayBunday $35 = 1 🎟️$50 = 2 🎟️$150 = 6 🎟️$250 = 12 🎟️

Furball was all set to get in his #Caturday morning exercise but Dizzy Devil and Beanz wouldn’t stop watching him. #petoftheday #instacats #kitty #windycitykitty #cats #rescuecatsofig #catlife #buzzfeedanimals #chicagocats #catstagram #instacute #catsofig #chicagopets #kittenlove #catsofinstagram #meow #adorable #catoftheday #dailyfluff #catlover #catsoftheworld #kittensofinstagram #catsofchicago #catlovers #chicago #catloversclub #kittens #ilovecats

Happy Furever home Friday! Jameela was relinquished and has been in her furever home for 7 years. She is very affectionate and will constantly begs for treats. Sometimes, if her humans are taking too long, she'll just help herself. She knows they meant to give her treats, she's just cutting out the middleman and speeding up the process! #Catsofinstagram #catlovers #instacats #catsofchicago #chicagocats #windycitykitty #catsagram #catlover #kittenlove #kittensofistagram #ilovecats #catlife #meow #cats #kittens #kitty #catoftheday #catsoftheworld #catloversclub #catsofig #chicagopets #petoftheday #dailyfluff #buzzfeedanimals #chicago #rescuecatsofig #adorable #instacute #catoftheday

Audrey heard the hooms talking about “Spring to Life” and she took it literally. But they were talking about our Spring to Life RAFFLE! 🌸 🎟️ You can win incredible prizes by making a donation via the link in our bio. Drawing takes place on April 20! 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️ $35 = 1 🎟️$50 = 2 🎟️$150 = 6 🎟️$250 = 12 🎟️