Meet Topsy the American Pit Bull Terrier Mix 🐾
Doggie Details
🦴 Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Bull Terrier
♀️ Gender: Good Girl
🎨 Color: Black & White
🆔 Animal ID: A314809
🏙️ Neighborhood: Englewood
📅 Intake Date: June 17, 2026
🕒 Profile Updated: July 1, 2026
🧡 Adoption Fee: $0 (Adoption fee is waived for all dogs who have been here 2+ weeks.)
My name is Topsy and I am a good girl. I am a black & white American Pit Bull Terrier and Bull Terrier mix and I was found near 5900 Block S Aberdeen St in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. I have been waiting for someone to save me at Chicago Animal Care and Control since June 17. I am homeless and I really need to find my forever home soon. ⏳ Please come and visit me at the shelter. 🙏
Visit Topsy 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 Topsy?
If you are interested in adopting Topsy, visiting CACC may help you better understand 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 Topsy 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.