Meet Thessaly the American Pit Bull Terrier Mix ๐Ÿพ

Doggie Details

๐Ÿถ Name: Thessaly
๐Ÿฆด Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Bull Terrier
โ™€๏ธ Gender: Good Girl
๐ŸŽจ Color: Brown & White
๐Ÿ†” Animal ID: A315708
๐Ÿ“ Found: 7800 Block S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
๐Ÿ™๏ธ Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham
๐Ÿ“… Intake Date: July 1, 2026
๐Ÿ•’ Profile Updated: July 4, 2026
๐Ÿงก Adoption Fee: $65
My Story

My name is Thessaly and I am a good girl. I am a brown & white American Pit Bull Terrier and Bull Terrier mix and I was found near 7800 Block S Halsted St, Chicago, IL in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood. I have been waiting for someone to save me at Chicago Animal Care and Control since July 1. I am homeless and I really need to find my forever home soon. โณ Please come and visit me at the shelter. ๐Ÿ™

Visit Thessaly at Chicago Animal Care and Control

Address: 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 747-1406
Adoption Hours: 12:00 PM โ€“ 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 Thessaly?

If Thessaly seems like he could fit into your household, visiting CACC in person may help you better understand what routines and preparation could realistically look like after adoption.

Some visitors spend time walking with him while others focus more on observing energy level, responsiveness, and comfort during direct interaction. Depending on shelter activity, interaction opportunities may happen outdoors or inside quieter rooms.

People preparing for adoption may want to think ahead about feeding schedules, exercise time, transportation home, leash supplies, and where the dog will spend the first several nights after leaving the shelter.

Volunteers are usually available nearby to answer questions about surgery recovery timelines, rescue placement support, fostering, and what remaining steps may still need to happen before adoption can be finalized.


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.

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