Meet Port the American Pit Bull Terrier Mix 🐾
Doggie Details
🦴 Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Bull Terrier
♂️ Gender: Good Boy
🎂 Age: 3 years old
🎯 Age Group: Young Adult
🎨 Color: Black
📍 Found: 8400 Block S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
🏙️ Neighborhood: South Chicago
📅 Intake Date: May 26, 2026
🕒 Profile Updated: June 11, 2026
🧡 Adoption Fee: $0 (Adoption fee is waived for all dogs who have been here 2+ weeks.)
My name is Port and I am a good boy. I am 3 years old and I am a black American Pit Bull Terrier and Bull Terrier mix and I was found near 8400 Block S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, IL in Chicago's South Chicago neighborhood. I have been waiting for someone to save me at Chicago Animal Care and Control since May 26. I am homeless and I really need to find my forever home soon. ⏳ Please come and visit me at the shelter. 🙏
Visit Port 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 Port?
If you would like to bring Port home, visiting him in person can help you decide whether he 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 him, using treats or toys, or simply getting to know him 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 he 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.
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.