Animal Welfare League

The Animal Welfare League is a full-service facility dedicated to bettering the lives of animals in Chicago Ridge, IL. We are committed to providing compassionate care and finding forever homes for pets.

We offer a broad range of services including adoption, stray intake, and a low-cost public clinic with general exams, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, X-rays, AVID microchipping, and dental cleanings.

The Animal Welfare League operates as an Open Access shelter, caring for thousands of animals yearly. We are proud to be the largest animal shelter in the State of Illinois.

We maintain a stringent vetting process for adoptions and strive to ensure each animal finds a loving home. Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about how you can support our mission!