Evanston Animal Shelter

Known for

• no-kill shelter

  “We are Evanston's only open-admission, no-kill shelter, giving every dog and cat a second chance at the life they deserve.”

• 97% save rate

  “97% save rate”

Services

About

The Evanston Animal Shelter is the city's only open-admission, no-kill shelter operated by the Evanston Animal Shelter Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It provides safety, care, and adoption services for hundreds of dogs and cats annually. The organization also runs a Community Pet Pantry to support local pet owners.

What people say

Praised for compassionate staff, careful adoption matching, and strong community support programs that keep pets with owners. Volunteers and adopters describe the facility as a dedicated, high-saving-rate shelter where animals receive excellent care.

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