Meet Pena the American Pit Bull Terrier 🐾
Photos of Pena
Doggie Details
📅 Intake Date: September 28, 2026
🕒 Profile Updated: September 29, 2026
🧡 Adoption Fee: $65
My name is Pena and I am a good girl. I am a black & white American Pit Bull Terrier mix. I have been waiting for someone to save me at Chicago Animal Care and Control since September 28. I am homeless and I really need to find my forever home soon. ⏳ Please come and visit me at the shelter. 🙏
Visit Pena at Chicago Animal Care and Control
Address: 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 747-1406
Adoption Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Daily
Note to visitors: Walk-in adoptions run daily. Please arrive before 5:30 PM for same day adoptions, and no later than 6:30 PM to visit with dogs.
Are You Thinking About Adopting Pena?
If you would like to bring Pena home, visiting her in person can help you decide whether she feels like the right fit for your household and routine. At Chicago Animal Care and Control, visits may happen outdoors in enclosed interaction yards or inside quieter meet and greet rooms depending on conditions that day.
Some dogs settle quickly once they leave the kennel area while others need more time to relax during the interaction. Visitors may spend time walking with her, using treats or toys, or simply getting to know her in a calmer setting away from the busiest shelter traffic.
Volunteers can explain what the adoption process may involve if surgery or recovery still needs to be completed before she is ready to leave the shelter. Recovery timelines may vary depending on scheduling and post procedure care.
Some visitors begin considering fostering after learning more about rescue partner placements during the interaction. Rescue organizations may provide supplies, veterinary support, and guidance throughout foster placement.
Videos are courtesy of Chicago Animal Care and Control volunteer run YouTube Channel. You can also view the full list of dogs currently available for adoption through 24PetConnect.