It’s the LAST DAY of Holiday Hope! 🐾
Today is your final chance to take part in BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters™ - Holiday Hope event at Chicago Animal Care and Control! Adoption fees are waived for ALL pets—dogs like the amazing Lays are ready to meet you and head home for the holidays. (more pictures in the comments!)
🎥 Check out Lays in action, auditioning for agility with our volunteers! This sweet 1-year-old is a total mood booster, with his snuggly nature, good manners, and love for treats. Programs like this—made possible by equipment donated by Barriers Against Repeated Cruelty-BARC Chicago BARC San Francisco—help dogs like Lays thrive while they wait for their forever homes.
📅 Don’t miss out!
When: TODAY, December 17th
Where: Chicago Animal Care and Control, 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago
Adoption Hours: 12 PM – 7 PM (Arrive by 5:30 PM!)
This is your chance to bring home a furry friend and make the holiday season unforgettable—for them and for you. Every adoption means one more pet gets the loving home they deserve.
Let’s make today count, Chicago! 🐶🐱
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Missed Lance Live? Watch Now! 🐾
If you didn’t catch us earlier, don’t worry—you can still meet Lance! This sweet, gentle boy came to us as a stray, unsure at first, but he’s blossomed into an incredible dog. 🥹
Lance is showing off his perfect “sit,” gently taking treats, and he's even joined playgroup! Despite his size, Lance has decided he’s a lap dog at heart, settling in for cuddles whenever he gets the chance. This well-mannered, loving pup has come so far, and now he’s ready for a forever home where he can continue to thrive.
🎥 Watch the video to see Lance in action and learn why he might just be the perfect dog for you!
🐶 Adoption fees are waived right now thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters™ - Holiday Hope event, and TOMORROW is the big adoption day you won’t want to miss!
📅 Holiday Hope Adoption Event
🗓 When: Saturday, December 14th
📍 Where: CACC, 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 6 PM (Arrive by 4 PM to adopt!)
Let’s make this a holiday to remember—Lance and so many other pets are waiting to meet you!
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Meet Yorkshire: The Best Boy Waiting for His Forever Home! 🐾
Yorkshire has been with us since October 4th—that’s 68 days of waiting for his happily ever after. And let us tell you, this boy is the total package!
🐶 Yorkshire has been showing off his skills in our manners training sessions, where we use positive reinforcement to boost his confidence and build on his skill set. These moments are so important for dogs like Yorkshire—they help strengthen the bond between dogs and their future families and show just how special these shelter pets are.
✨ Don’t wait—Yorkshire is ready to meet YOU! ✨
🎉 And the perfect day to meet Yorkshire and his friends is THIS SATURDAY, December 14th! Join us for a very special adoption day during the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters™ - Holiday Hope event.
📅 Event Details:
When: Saturday, December 14th (adoption fees waived through December 17th!)
Where: CACC, 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago
Time: 12 PM – 6 PM (Please arrive by 4 PM to adopt!)
🎯 Why Saturday?
Volunteers will be out in full force to help you find your perfect match! It’s the perfect time to meet Yorkshire and so many other incredible pets waiting for homes.
❤️ Adoption fees are waived, but our process stays the same to ensure every pet finds the right fit.
Let’s make this Saturday count for Yorkshire and all the amazing pets at CACC. He’s been waiting 68 days to show someone just how wonderful he is—let that someone be you!
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Meet Lokelani! She’s going to be showing off her manners training and how we’re able to build on her skill set using positive reinforcement! Training sessions like these are a great way to boost her confidence and strengthen the bond between dogs and their future families.
Her name means "heavenly rose," and Lokelani truly lives up to the hype! This playful pup is as fun as any good elf should be and has charm to spare. 🌟
When she’s not impressing us with her great manners—like knowing commands and taking treats with a gentle mouth—Lokelani loves to let loose with her adorable zoomies and playful energy. She’s a pro with toys and enjoys spending time with her human friends. 💖
🏠 Lokelani is ready to meet YOU!
Stop by Chicago Animal Care and Control to see her in action and maybe even bring her home!
📍 CACC: 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago
🕛 Adoption Hours: 12 PM–7 PM daily (arrive by 5:30 PM)
🎁 Adoption fees are waived through December 17 as part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters™!
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🐾 Thankful Thursday Spotlight: Solomon! 🐾
Meet Solomon, the freckled gentleman who knows how to steal hearts and snacks alike! 🍪✨ This dashing boy is a total charmer who’s always ready to impress you with his polite sit—especially when treats are involved. 🐕 Solomon’s respectful and kind nature shines brighter than his freckles. 🌟
Solomon also happens to be an agility superstar! 🏆🐕🦺 Programs like agility and nose work at CACC play a huge role in helping dogs like Solomon build confidence, burn energy, and form stronger connections with people. 🧠💪 These activities give our dogs the mental and physical stimulation they need to thrive, and Solomon is living proof of the difference it makes! 🎯🐕
A huge thanks to Barriers Against Repeated Cruelty-BARC Chicago BARC San Francisco for donating equipment like this so that dogs like Solomon can thrive while they pass through CACC.
Come meet this incredible boy ASAP and see his star power in action! 💫 Remember, adoption fees are waived through December 17 as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters™ event. 🏠❤️ Let’s find Solomon the loving home he deserves!
🕒 Adoption Hours: 12 PM–7 PM daily (arrive by 5:30 PM to adopt!)
📍 Chicago Animal Care and Control, 2741 S Western Ave
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This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for YOU! 🧡🐾
At CACC, we see every day how animals bring love, joy, and healing into people’s lives. Whether it’s helping someone through tough times or teaching compassion and responsibility, pets truly enrich our lives.
We’re also here for the community, offering resources to keep pets and families together, even during hard times. And for the animals that come into our care, our mission is clear: to help as many as we can find loving homes as quickly as possible.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone who recognizes CACC as the place to adopt, rescue, or support pets in need. Your love and dedication to the animals make all the difference. Together, we’re giving more animals their happy beginnings.
🐶🐱 Ready to make a difference? Add a furry family member to your life—our doors are open for adoptions 12 PM - 7 PM all week long, including Thanksgiving Day!
📍2741 S Western Ave, Chicago
⏰ Adoption Hours: 12 PM - 7 PM
(If you’re ready to adopt, please arrive by 5:30 PM to process your paperwork!)
Thank you for being part of our journey. 💛 Happy Thanksgiving!
#AdoptDontShop #ThankfulForPets #ThanksgivingLove #ChicagoPets #TrueStar #ChicagoACC
About Strays
📢🐾July is Lost Pet Prevention Month: Your Guide to Reuniting Pets! 🐾📢
Today marks the final day of Lost Pet Prevention Month, and we’re wrapping up with an important video from our staff and volunteers at Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC). 🎥🐶🐱
In the video, we cover crucial information on what to do if you find a stray or if your pet goes missing. Here’s a quick rundown:
🔍 Stray Animals General
Q: What is the current situation with stray animals in the US?
A: In 2023, Shelter Animals Count reported that 48% of shelter intakes were strays. At CACC, this number was even higher at 74%. Microchips and tags are crucial, but there’s still a challenge, with only 9% of pets being returned to their owners.
📍 Found a Stray
Q: What should I do if I find a stray animal?
A: Check for a collar or tag, and try to reunite the pet by walking or driving around the area. Use social media and local resources to spread the word. If you can’t reunite the pet, file a found pet report on our 24petconnect website.
Q: What if I find a litter of kittens?
A: Monitor the area to see if the mother returns. If she does, let her care for the kittens until they are 8 weeks old. After that, ensure they are spayed or neutered.
🏠 Lost a Pet
Q: What steps should I take if I lose my pet?
A: Search the area immediately, share details on social media, and file a lost pet report on our 24petconnect website and Petco Love Lost. Don’t forget to contact the microchip company if your pet is chipped.
🚑 Sick or Injured Stray
Q: What should I do if I find a sick or injured stray?
A: Bring the animal to our shelter, open from 12pm to 7pm for intakes, or call 311 for assistance.
🔗 Resources
Visit our 24petconnect website: https://24petconnect.com/chgoall for more information, and check out Petco Love Lost.
We also offer free vaccine and microchip clinics in various community areas. To learn about all the free and low cost vaccine and microchip clinic
Milkdud makes our hearts hurt. He seems to have had an embedded collar based on the still healing injury to his neck. (Watch to the end at 0:16 for a pic). He’s probably the best cuddler we have. And maybe he’s never felt kindness from humans before so he doesn’t want to let go when he gets close to his volunteer friends (seen here with Abby). Milkdud is trying to navigate life in a busy, overcrowded, city shelter. It’s not easy for any of them, but harder on some. He may do well with another dog in the home based on what we’ve seen at the shelter. He’s feeling lucky that someone will see his reel & take him home! 🍀Adoption fees are waived every weekend in March along with all dogs and cats with a stay of 30+ days. #chicagodogs #pibblesofinstagram #graypitbull #lover #cuddler #hereforthesnugs #adoptlocal #adoptachicagodog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed
Tiny guy Donal is a toy & fun lover! He can’t even decide which toy is better so he tries to play with them all at once and barely even stops to take treats & pose for pics. He’s all about maximizing his time when he’s out of his kennel. He looks like some type of pug mix but we really aren’t sure. His tail curls up at the end and he has a short little nose on that CUTE little face! You can meet this adoptable small fry 12-6 daily. Adoption fees are waived on the weekends in March and for all pets with a stay of 30+ days. Adoptions are walk-in but don’t forget to bring your ID when you visit us. #funfunfun #smallfry #schmedium
Bro is such a handsome boy that Bro is the obvious name choice. He’s carefree, handsome, happy, joyful, funny, sweet. He’s ticking a lot of boxes. Bro came in as a stray and had a huge gash in his shoulder but we don’t know what happened. Our medical staff stitched him up and you would never know the way he struts around happily looking for attention. Add a Bro to your life. 🩷 #shelterdog #pibble #adoptdontshop #chicagodogs #rescuedismyfavoritebreed
