Animal Care League
708-848-8155
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These are just some of the lucky pets who have found forever homes through the ACL.  We hope you enjoy our website and encourage you to help our current residents anyway you can.

Photography by: Michelle Lytle Photography

Adoptions
adoption@animalcareleague.org

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Adoptable Dogs
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Adoptable Cats
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Adoptable Small & Furry Animals

Also check out our 2nd Chance Shop Cats!

 Looking to Adopt?  Here's how!
To begin the adoption process, we will ask you to complete an Adoption Questionnaire linked below.
We will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your application and start matchmaking. We will then setup an in-person or zoom appointment so you can meet potential matches.

The Animal Care League has many wonderful companion animals for adoption.  Sometimes just the right fit is here when you first visit; other times you may need to come back a time or two before you find the companion who has been just waiting to meet you! 

THANKS FOR THINKING ADOPTION FIRST!
Guidelines
  • Adopters are required to be 21 years of age or older
  • All individuals who will reside with the animal are required to meet the animal before the adoption can be finalized.  Different members of the family may come at different times, however everyone who will be living with the animal must meet the animal prior to finalizing any adoption.
  • Cats and dogs are spay/neutered, receive distemper and rabies vaccinations and are microchipped.   The decision of whether or not to send an animal home is the sole discretion of the Animal Care League.  Decisions will be made based on the animals best interest.
  • Please be aware that rental agreements and condo leases might have restrictions on the amount, weight, and breed of animals allowed in the home. If you are unsure if an animal is allowed, check with the building owner or management.
Adoption Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
By Appointment Only

To get started, fill out the appropriate adoption questionnaire linked below. We will review your application and call you about the next steps.

Offsite Adoption
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Dog Adoption Questionnaire
Small Animal Adoption Questionnaire
Cat Adoption Questionnaire
General Adoption Fees:
Adoption fees for certain animals are subject to change.
Check the animal's profile to view their specific fee.


Kittens/Young Adults (under 6 months) - $100
Young Adult Cats (6 month to 1 year)-$100, 2/Pair $150 
Adult Cats (1 year+) - $85, Required Pairs $125


Puppies (up to 7 months old) - $400*
*includes a $100 training deposit
Adult Dogs (7 months+) - $175, Required Pairs $260

Rabbits $150, Required Pairs $200
Guinea Pigs/Birds $50 (Single or Pair)
Hamsters $20

​Please understand that when you adopt an animal from the ACL, you are not "paying" for that animal.  You are helping to pay for food, shelter and medical care that are provided the animals under our care.   Puppies and kittens require lots of attention from early socializing to foster family care to frequent vaccinations.  The medical attention provided to each animal includes spaying/neutering, microchipping and vaccinations which cost well over $300 at a private veterinarian.
2nd Chance Shop - Our 2nd Chance Shop at 808 Harrison Street not only sells gently used household goods and animal related products, but they also have cats for adoption!  Visit 2ndchanceshop.org for more details.

Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL  60304; 708-848-8155

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