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💛 No-Kill Shelter (40)

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago County, IL

At a Glance

💚 97% live release rate in 2025 — above the 90% no-kill benchmark
⏱️ Seniors here wait an average of 87 days for adoption
💛 This is a no-kill organization

📊Operations Snapshot · 2025▸

Source: Shelter Animals Count (ASPCA) ↗

6,800Intake

210Euthanized

🐾Senior Census & Health▸

🐕 14Dogs

🐈 26Cats

5.5Avg. Est. Age (yrs)

87Avg. Days Waiting

205Longest Stay (days)

📈Live Release Rate▸

The percentage of animals that leave the shelter alive — adopted, transferred, or returned to their owner.

This Shelter

96.9%

National Median

~78%

No-Kill Standard

90%

Seniors at This Shelter

Showing 40 animals

Vega

Vega

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 1/6/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

71 days in no-kill shelter

Darla

Darla

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 11/11/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

127 days in no-kill shelter

Geranium

Geranium

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeThursday 1/15/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

63 days in no-kill shelter

Panther

Panther

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeSaturday 1/17/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

61 days in no-kill shelter

Bhuri

Bhuri

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeWednesday 11/12/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

126 days in no-kill shelter

Apollo

Apollo

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 1/6/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

71 days in no-kill shelter

Shadow

Shadow

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeMonday 1/19/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

59 days in no-kill shelter

Alfalfa

Alfalfa

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 11/11/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

127 days in no-kill shelter

Nutmegg

Nutmegg

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeThursday 1/15/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

62 days in no-kill shelter

Sprinkles

Sprinkles

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeSunday 1/18/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

60 days in no-kill shelter

Larry

Larry

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeMonday 1/12/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

66 days in no-kill shelter

Chata

Chata

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeThursday 1/15/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

63 days in no-kill shelter

Merry

Merry

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate2 yrs

IntakeMonday 1/19/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

59 days in no-kill shelter

Willow

Willow

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeWednesday 1/14/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

64 days in no-kill shelter

Wigwam

Wigwam

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeMonday 12/8/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

101 days in no-kill shelter

Coco

Coco

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 1/13/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

65 days in no-kill shelter

Berry

Berry

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeSaturday 1/17/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

61 days in no-kill shelter

Kitty

Kitty

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 12/2/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

107 days in no-kill shelter

Princess

Princess

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeFriday 1/16/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

62 days in no-kill shelter

Mascarpone

Mascarpone

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 12/30/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

79 days in no-kill shelter

Oak

Oak

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeFriday 1/16/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

62 days in no-kill shelter

Jet

Jet

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate—

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

Royce

Royce

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate2 yrs

IntakeSunday 3/1/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

18 days in no-kill shelter

Joe

Joe

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeFriday 12/5/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

104 days in no-kill shelter

Pluto

Pluto

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 11/11/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

128 days in no-kill shelter

Bruno

Bruno

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeSaturday 1/17/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

61 days in no-kill shelter

Snickers

Snickers

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeSaturday 1/17/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

61 days in no-kill shelter

Kit Kat

Kit Kat

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeMonday 1/19/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

58 days in no-kill shelter

Pepperoni

Pepperoni

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeThursday 11/20/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

119 days in no-kill shelter

Dora

Dora

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeMonday 8/25/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

205 days in no-kill shelter

Kobe

Kobe

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeThursday 10/23/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

147 days in no-kill shelter

Io

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeFriday 12/26/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

83 days in no-kill shelter

Alpine

Alpine

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate5 yrs

IntakeTuesday 1/13/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

65 days in no-kill shelter

Equinox

Equinox

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate10 yrs

IntakeThursday 1/15/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

63 days in no-kill shelter

Britt

Britt

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate10 yrs

IntakeWednesday 11/5/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

133 days in no-kill shelter

Truffles

Truffles

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate10 yrs

IntakeFriday 1/9/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

69 days in no-kill shelter

Deebo

Deebo

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate10 yrs

IntakeSunday 8/31/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

200 days in no-kill shelter

Aruba

Aruba

Female

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate10 yrs

IntakeWednesday 1/14/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

64 days in no-kill shelter

Greedo

Greedo

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate10 yrs

IntakeSunday 9/7/2025

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

193 days in no-kill shelter

DUB

DUB

Male

The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

Shelter estimate2 yrs

IntakeSaturday 3/14/2026

Live release rateWhat is this?The percentage of animals that leave this shelter alive — via adoption, rescue, or transfer — rather than being euthanized. A lower rate means higher euthanasia risk.96.9%

5 days in no-kill shelter

Last updated Mar 13, 2026