Clear the Shelters 2026
FREE to a Good Home!
Adopt a dog at CACC with a $0 adoption fee
Adoption fees are waived at Chicago Animal Care and Control through August 31. Browse dogs available right now and find someone you want to meet.
Dogs Looking for a Good Home
These dogs are currently available through Chicago Animal Care and Control. Open a profile to see photos, videos and details before visiting the shelter.
Found a Dog You Want to Meet?
Visit Chicago Animal Care and Control to meet available dogs in person. You do not need to choose a dog online before visiting, and availability can change quickly as dogs leave the shelter.
Chicago Animal Care and Control
2741 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Open daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$0 Adoption Fees Through August 31
Clear the Shelters is a chance to give a CACC dog a home while adoption fees are waived. See who is waiting and visit the shelter to meet them.
Adopt A Dog Chicago is an independent dog adoption and animal welfare resource and is not Chicago Animal Care and Control. The $0 offer refers to CACC adoption fees being waived during the Clear the Shelters promotion. Dog availability, shelter hours and adoption details can change.