The Anti-Cruelty Society exists to prevent cruelty to animals and advance humane education. A private, 501(c)(3)Illinois non-profit organization, helping animals in need through our life-saving programs and services which include: Adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries (free for ferals and pit-bulls), cruelty and abuse investigations and rescue, humane education programs to children and community groups, a free Behavior Hotline, dog training classes, rehabilitation & treatment for homeless animals and pet visitation for the sick and elderly.

Animal Protection & Welfare , Animal Training , Animals

Shelter servicesthe society works to match adoptable animals with suitable and permanent homes. We are an open-door shelter meaning we accept any animal in need 365 days a year. Our foster program provides temporary homes for animals in need of special care prior to permanent placement. The society's humane investigations department provides pickup and rescue of neglected, abused, injured and stray and unwanted animals and investigates reports of animal cruelty and abuse. The society provides assistance with pet behavior issues through our behavior hotline and dog training programs. veterinary and clinical servicesthe society maintains a veterinary staff providing spay and neuter services to the public and to other animal welfare groups not having access to low-cost services. We also operate a charity veterinary clinic providing general veterinary services to the public who cannot afford these vital services for their companion animals. The veterinary staff provides immediate post-adoption services for animals adopted through our shelter and full veterinary services for animals in our care. humane education programsour humane education program provides age-appropriate presentations on a number of subjects to a wide audience in the chicago public and private schools. Each year, we reach thousands of people from pre-school age to adults by providing educational programs in schools and a variety of community settings. auxiliary services