Chicago Pets & Adoption, Animal Shelters, Humane Societies, Dogs & Cats
Animal Organizations

• The Animal Rescue Site - The Animal Rescue Site's new Pet Search is an easy way for our users to connect with adoptable animals nationwide! We've worked hard to make finding the pet of your dreams a seamless and enjoyable experience, teaming with Petfinder.com to bring their massive database of adoptable pets into your home. The Animal Rescue Site focuses the power of the Internet on a specific need -- providing food for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to shelters in the US every year. Over 10 million animals are put to death every year in the US alone because they are unwanted, abandoned, or abused.

• Pets Are Worth Saving - PAWS - Chicago's largest no-kill humane organization.

• Retired Greyhounds as Pets of Illinois - A Chicago / Central Illinois based anti-race, non-profit, greyhound rescue and adoption group.

• Windy Town Records - Chicago indie. Artists include Bill Ward, Mozart for Pets, and Stress Relief. Catalog, MP3s, and ordering information.

• Mary Ann - Recent news, recipes, pets and area news about Chicago and the Philippines.

• Pets Are Worth Saving - PAWS Chicago - The city's largest no-kill humane organization. Offers clinics, education, resources, advocacy programs, and contacts.

• Owens, Matthew - Photo-realistic animal portraits, as of cats, dogs, and other pets, as well as trompe-l'oeil murals, sculpture, puppets, and theatrical props and prosthetics by Chicago, Illinois artist available for commissions.

• Burnham Park Animal Hospital - Chicago, IL. Provides medical care and boarding for dogs, cats, and exotic pets; find out about the facility, meet the staff, or shop the online store.

• Chicagoland Tails - Print and online magazine devoted to pets in the Chicago area. Resources, subscription information, and letters are featured.

• Animal Adoption Associates - A no-kill shelter on the north side of Chicago. Wish list, images of pets in need of homes, and contact information.

• Forest Park Ark - Animal adoption facility in the near west suburbs of Chicago that is owned and operated by the Village of Forest Park. Photographs of available pets, how to reclaim a stray pet from their facility, and information on upcoming events.

• Red Door Animal Shelter - A multi-species, no-kill shelter that helps cats, rabbits, and dogs. Adoption application and requirements, pictures of available pets, and information on their programs. Chicago.

• Anti-Cruelty Society - Organization helping with the adoption of lost and unwanted animals. The Society also offers classes, educational, and medical care.

• Chicago Animal Care and Control - Adoption and volunteer information, event announcements, directions, and photographs of adoptable animals.

• Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation - CCRF is an organization that saves displaced and homeless dogs throughout the Chicagoland area and places these dogs in loving homes through responsible adoption.

• Chicago Herpetological Society - A group of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. CHS goals are education, conservation, and the advancement of herpetology.

• Chicago House Rabbit Society - A non-profit, all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing rabbits and finding good homes for them. Offers educational resources to the public on issues of rabbit health and behavior.

• Chicagoland Shepherd Rescue - Contact information and dogs available for adoption.

• ChiRescue - A no-kill animal rescue. Finds homes for stray dogs and other animals who need new homes. Information on available dogs and services.

• Furry Friends Foundation - An all volunteer, no-kill animal shelter saving dogs (including pit bulls), cats, rabbits, hamsters, and other animals. Guardianship application, several ways to help, and photographs of alumni.

• German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. - Group of volunteers dedicated to finding homes for German Shepherd dogs. News, information, programs, history, and success stories provided.

• Great Pyrenees Rescue of Greater Chicago - Photos of dogs available including owner referrals, success stories, upcoming events, and information on caring for the breed.

• Harmony House for Cats - A not-for-profit, cageless, no-kill shelter for cats. Features sponsor information, cat of the month selections and contacts.

• Peaceable Primate Sanctuary - Provides a sanctuary for baboons from pet, entertainment or research industries.

• Pets Are Worth Saving - PAWS Chicago - The city's largest no-kill humane organization. Offers clinics, education, resources, advocacy programs, and contacts.

• Tree House Animal Foundation - Organization that operates a cageless no-kill shelter for cats. Information on programs, services, donations, adoptions and volunteering.

• All Good Dogs Pet Care - Offers pet sitting, dog walking and vacation care for pets. Map of service area provided.

• Anti-Cruelty Society's School of Dog Training - Low-cost dog training classes. Information on classes, schedule and fees included.

• Bark Avenue Playcare - Provides daycare, kenneling, grooming, and obedience training services. Pricing and overview of programs are provided.

• Blairwood Canine - Offers agility, obedience and puppy classes for all types of dogs and handlers at any level. Class schedule and costs are provided; classes held at Windy City K-9 Club.

• Board-A-Bird - Bird sitting and boarding services with 24-hour care. Site features photos of the bird room, FAQs, links, and contact form.

• Boulevard Dog Walkers - Cater to all types of pets, offering day and evening walks, feedings, playtime and vacation care. Based in Logan Square.

• Bow Wow Lounge - Offers a 4,500 square foot facility that is filled with dog friendly amenities including a padded rubber floor. Highlights include contracts, hours of operation, pricing, and photo gallery.

• Call Of The Wild School For Dogs - Dog daycare and training. Group classes and private instruction. All levels of obedience plus agility and therapy dog class using positive reinforcement techniques.

• Canis Sapiens Training - Reward-based dog training in the Hyde Park area. Includes contact information, description of services, online registration, links and training philosophy.

• Chicago Dog Walkers, Inc. - Dog walking, in-home pet care and pet exercising services. Details on pricing, clients and staff are provided.

• Chicago Pet Sitting - Dog boarding in provider's home, cat care in client's home. Personalized, caring attention tailored to client's specific needs. Serving Chicagoland.

• ChiDog - Dog walking service covering most neighborhoods in the North side and Loop area.

• Collins Canine Dog Training - Private and group dog training classes. Includes schedule, rates, description of services and contact information.

• Cruisin' Canines - Offers dog walking, pet care and pet exercising services; licensed, insured and bonded in the Chicago area.

• Dog House of Beauty - Dog grooming services that feature contact and appointment information, and photos.

• Dogone Fun Chicago - Canine daycare, kennel and training facility. Information on programs, products and services offered.

• Dogs Day Inn - Offers day care and boarding.

• The Fine Canine - Offers puppy obedience, agility training and behavior counseling for canines.

• Go Dog Go - Dog walking and sitting. Prices, job opportunities, services and contact details.

• Go Fish Aquariums - Custom built freshwater and saltwater aquariums, maintenance, installation, and consultation. Includes services and contacts.

• Hounds Unleashed - Dog walking and pet sitting in the Near West, Near South, and Hyde Park neighborhoods. Bonded and insured. Features promotions, employment opportunities, and its newsletter, the daily poop.

• Kenwood Canine - Dog walking service serving the Hyde Park and Kenwood areas. Includes description of services and rates.

• Leader of the Pack - Offers dog walking services serving the north side of Chicago between Addison and Devon. Includes pricing and services overview, profile of owners and staff, and contact information.

• Lilypet - Pet sitting service offers mid-day walks, vacation and overnight care.

• Morgans Dogs - Boarding, training for obedience and protection, and K9 health food store.

• Mr. K-9 - Dog training firm specializes in personal protection and police canine training.

• Paradise Pet Salon Inc. - Offers professional pet grooming and pet apparel. Highlights include hours of operation, services offered, and specials.

• Pet and Plant Care Service - Dog walking and pet care services firm. Features overview of services, fees, and a photo gallery of pets.

• Pet Pros Plus - Offers complete pet sitting, dog walking and exercise services as well as home vacation care. Includes coverage area by cities, and zip codes, billing and payment policies, and contact details.

• 312Pets - Full-service pet care provider owned and operated by a licensed veterinary technician. Offers dog walking, cat care and in-home medical care.

• Playful Paws - Doggy day care, cage-free environment filled with sofas, dog beds, bones, toys and exercise equipment. Supervised and fully interactive environment for your pets.

• The Polite Parrot - Offers avian behavior consulting, behavior modification for challenged birds, in-home boarding, rescue, and adoption.

• Pooch Chicago - A canine boarding hotel, daycare, health club, spa and boutique located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Information on services and rates included.

• A Treat to Train - Dog training services including positive methods, clicker training and puppy training services led by Elizabeth Hammond, APDT Behavior Modification.

• Trusting Pet-Sitters - Short-term pet sitting services for dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles, including visiting or home-based services.

• Uptown Walkers - Dog walking and pet sitting service. Features pricing rates and contact details.

• Urban Out Sitters - Providing daily dog Walking, vacation pet care and doggie day care. Contains mission statement, company profile, services and client photo gallery.

• Urban Tailblazers - Dog walking and pet care service, including its Pets First System, a care tracking software system. Includes testimonials, profile and history, and contacts.

• Wicker Walkers - Dog walking and pet sitting service serving Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, East Village, River West, and parts of Bucktown and West Town.

• Windy City Tails - Pet care services led by Teresa Bellamy. Information on dog walking, kennel and vacation care services.

• Windy Sitters - Petcare service providing mid-day dog walks and in-home cat care on the North Side. A member of Pet Sitters International.

• Chicago Canine - Offers resources for dog owners and lovers, including product reviews, training, nutrition, health information, events calendar, business listings and links.

• Chicago Turtle Club - A club for turtle and tortoise enthusiasts featuring meetings, resources, an annual show, care tips, and contacts.

• South Loop Dogs - Group for dogs and dog owners in the South Loop. Includes schedule of events, photos, petitions, and a forum.

• Chicago Miniature Schnauzer Club - Seeks to maintain and improve the standard breed of the Miniature Schnauzer dog. This non-profit member organization offers news, an events calendar, and resources for owners and friends.

• Chicagoland Tails - Print and online magazine devoted to pets in the Chicago area. Resources, subscription information, and letters are featured.

• Greater Chicago Whippet Club - Encourages and promotes quality in the breeding of pure-breed whippets. News, calendar, results and photos of the club's events and races plus whippet information from this American Kennel Club organization.

• Pet Times - Print magazine featuring news and articles of interest to pet owners. Includes information on local events and activities, subscriptions, and where to pick up a copy.

• Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) - A nonprofit organization of marine hobbyists that promotes a better understanding of the life kept in marine aquariums. Includes monthly meetings, photos, guest speakers, coral propogation, newsletters, and related resources for marine aquarists.

• Greater Chicago Cichlid Association (GCCA) - Calendar, club and membership information, and online tips and articles. Focused on the family Cichlidae, with particular emphasis on maintenance and breeding in captivity.

• City Cat Doctor - Feline medical and dental center with care, attention and skills are for cats only. Conducts operations within the standards of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

• McKillip Animal Hospital - Full-service, four-veterinarian animal hospital, offering diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to clients and patients. Site features information about practice, staff, hours, basic grooming service, boarding, and latest news. Online encyclopedia and FAQs.

• Mid North Animal Hospital - Dog and cat clinic. Includes a list of services provided, office hours, and pet articles.

• Portage Park Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic - Headed by Roger H. Schrock, DVM, the staff provides a variety of special services. Features include overview of programs and services, veterinarian biographies, and contacts.