Prevent cruelty to animals
		Provide quality homes for animals through our adoption program
		Promote respect and compassion for all creatures through education
		Provide shelter and care for homeless and unwanted animals
		Reduce pet overpopulation through our low cost spay/neuter clinic
		Provide veterinary care for low income pet owners
		Relieve the suffering of all animals

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News & Events

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - Sunday, January 24, 2010 11th Annual Cosmic Bowl Enjoy a fun evening with friends and family all while you are helping the animals at the Animal Welfare League!  read more...

Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Saturday, November 28, 2009 Viva Dog Vegas! Las Vegas has gone to the dogs...and it's coming to Chicago Ridge! The Urban Mutt is proud to present Viva Dog Vegas! This casino-style holiday extravaganza will feature various table games, a raffle, bingo, vendors, dog activities, and many other exciting attractions.  read more...

Everyday the Animal Welfare League saves animals lives and works to improve the way they are treated and regarded by society. In the Chicagoland area, we help all animals through our adoption programs, our low cost clinic services, our local cruelty investigations, and our public education programs. Locally we work to improve municipal, city and state laws and regulations regarding the treatment of animals and operate the states largest non-profit animal shelter program. We have made progress since our beginning in 1935, but much more work needs to be done.

The Animal Welfare League is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives no city, state or federal funding and relies on private donations to continue with its mission of helping all animals.

AWL teams up with Total Living Network's Aspiring Women September 29, 2009 Click here »»