Adopt Ballad the American Pit Bull Terrier 🐾
Doggie Details
🦴 Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
♂️ Gender: Good Boy
🎨 Color: Brown & Brindle
🆔 Animal ID: A315684
🏙️ Neighborhood: Hyde Park
📅 Intake Date: June 30, 2026
🕒 Profile Updated: July 3, 2026
🧡 Adoption Fee: $0 (Adoption fees are waived through August 31, 2026.)
My name is Ballad and I am a good boy. I am a brown & brindle American Pit Bull Terrier mix and I was found near 5100 Block S Harper Ave in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. I have been waiting for someone to save me at Chicago Animal Care and Control since June 30. I am homeless and I really need to find my forever home soon. ⏳ Please come and visit me at the shelter. 🙏
Visit Ballad 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 Ballad?
If you are interested in adopting Ballad, visiting CACC may help you better understand (his/her) personality, activity level, and overall comfort during interaction.
Some dogs stay playful and energetic during visits while others prefer calmer interaction and direct attention from the people spending time with them. Walks, toys, treats, and outdoor play areas may sometimes be part of the experience depending on shelter conditions that day.
People preparing for adoption sometimes ask about adjustment periods after leaving the shelter and helping dogs settle comfortably into routines at home.
Fostering Ballad may also be an option for people interested in helping a shelter dog spend time outside the shelter before permanent adoption.
Check Out Other Dogs at CACC
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.