Chicago Animal Care & Control is committed to ensuring the humane care of animals through sheltering, placement, & education.
Chicago, IL
Joined November 2017
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TOMORROW! RESCUE TOGETHER! 🐶🐱
Join CACC on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12–6 PM!
❤️ Adoption fees waived for ALL dogs & cats!
📍 2741 S. Western Ave.
Chicago residents: There's a $5 dog license fee that cannot be waived but can be paid at the shelter.
#ChicagoACC #RescueTogether
🍂 October 12 Operations Update 🍂
CACC will maintain normal field and emergency response operations Monday, Oct. 12. Owner surrender intake will be limited and handled case by case. We will continue accepting stray animals found in Chicago.
#ChicagoACC #PetSafety
Just ONE WEEK LEFT of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s fall #EmptyTheShelters event! 🍂
Adoption fees are waived through Sept. 30! 🐶🐱❤️
📍 2741 S. Western Ave.
🕛 Open daily 12–7 PM
⏰ Arrive by 5:30 PM to adopt
Chicago residents: $5 dog license fee applies.
#ChicagoACC
Been dreaming of a cruise? We’ve got you & your pup covered!🚢
Join Friends of CACC & Pet Expert Steve Dale for the Chicago River Canine Cruise Sept 23! Enjoy Chicago from the water while supporting pets @ CACC.❤️
🎟️Tickets are going fast:
eventbrite.com/e/chicago-riv…
#ChicagoACC
MIGRATION ALERT: BirdCast predicts high intensity bird migration over Chicago tonight!🌙
🐦 Sept 9: 293M
🐦 Sept 10: 276M
🐦 Sept 11: 256M
Help birds travel safely: turn off unnecessary lights from 11PM–6AM.💡
Birdcast.org
#ChicagoACC #BirdCast #LightsOutChicago
HEAT ADVISORY TODAY 🌡️
If you're planning a non-emergency owner surrender at CACC, please wait for a cooler day if you safely can. Our intake line is outdoors with limited shade, and this helps us prioritize stray and emergency animals.
#ChicagoACC #PetSafety
Thank you for making adoption, your first option! 🥰
Lover Girl runs the show at our house. She found her 'Forever Home' thru Chicago Animal Care and Control.
@ChicagoACC
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Lover Girl runs the show at our house. She found her 'Forever Home' thru Chicago Animal Care and Control.
@ChicagoACC
The Chicago Air & Water Show is this weekend! ✈️
The crowds / roar of the jets can be overwhelming for pets. For their safety and comfort, please leave them at home and make sure their ID tags and microchip information are up to date. 🐾
#ChicagoACC #AirAndWaterShow #PetSafety
We’re just 48 HOURS AWAY! 💦
CACC’s 2nd Annual Care & Water Show is THIS SATURDAY, Aug. 15, from 12–6 p.m.!
🐶🐱 Meet adoptable pets
💦 Water-themed fun
🏡 Adoption fees WAIVED!
📍2741 S. Western Ave.
#ChicagoACC #ClearTheShelters
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We're excited to once again partner with @BigStarChicago & Bark4Compassion for an afternoon of adoptable dogs and a chance to support CACC.
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏲️ 2:00–4:00 PM
♥️ Big Star Wicker Park
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs!!!
We hope to see you there!
We're excited to once again partner with @BigStarChicago & Bark4Compassion for an afternoon of adoptable dogs and a chance to support CACC.
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏲️ 2:00–4:00 PM
♥️ Big Star Wicker Park
Come meet some of our adoptable dogs!!!
We hope to see you there!
🚨 ALERTA DE CALIDAD DEL AIRE 🚨
Debido a los niveles elevados de ozono y al humo de los incendios forestales, permanece vigente una Alerta de Calidad del Aire para el área de Chicago.
#ChicagoACC #AlertaDeCalidadDelAire #SeguridadDeMascotas
🚨 AIR QUALITY ALERT 🚨
Due to elevated ozone levels and wildfire smoke, an Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the Chicago area.
#ChicagoACC #AirQualityAlert #PetSafety
EXTREME HEAT CONTINUES 🌡️
If you're planning to surrender your own pet to CACC, please wait another day if possible. This helps us prioritize found stray and emergency animals during these dangerous temperatures.
Protect their paws. Stay hydrated. 🐾
#ChicagoACC #PetSafety
🌡️ EXTREME HEAT WARNING
Heat index values around 105° are expected through Wednesday.
🐾 Walk early/late
💧 Water & shade
🚗 Never leave pets in cars
🔥 Hot pavement burns paws!
If surrendering your own pet to CACC, please come another day if possible.
#ChicagoACC #PetSafety
🐱 THE BIG MEOW 🐱
200+ cats are currently in CACC's care, and more arrive daily. Help us make room for the cats who need us next!
📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 2741 S. Western Ave.
Fee-waived cat adoptions! ❤️
#ChicagoACC #TheBigMeow #AdoptACat
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While driving to the Krystal Rivera Memorial, we saw this poor girl running along the boulevard. Thankfully we were able to stop & collar her with the help of neighbors (and hot dogs). We will monitor her progress at @ChicagoACC & hopeful connect her back to her rightful owners.
Looking for your perfect match? 💍
Join us June 13 for FUREVER AFTER, a wedding-themed adoption event at Chicago Animal Care and Control!
❤️ Adoption fees waived
📅 June 13
⏰ 12-6 p.m.
📍 2741 S. Western Ave.
💕 Your happily ever after starts here.
#ChicagoACC #FureverAfter
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Today's the day – the #ChiFoodTruckFest is back!!
📆 Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
⌚ Time: 11am to 3pm
☀️ Afternoon forecast: 75°, Sunny
❓ Question: What truck are you visiting today?
ALT Image showing the promotional poster for the CHI Food Truck Fest in Chicago, scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026. Sponsored by Chicago's Mayor and the Business Affairs and Consumer Protection department, it lists participating food trucks: Caseras, Expresso Express, Funnelcake & Icceeman, Haire's Gulf Shrimp, Limoni Belli Neapolitan Pizzeria, Route 66, Soul & Smoke, Tacomotora, Taacos La Guarita, Tasty Chicago, Uncle Remus, and Whadda Jerk. A note at the bottom mentions the lineup is subject to change, with more information at Chicago.gov/FoodTruckFest.