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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Big news, Chicago! 🏙️
Sept 7–13 is the first-ever Adopt Local: Chicago Shelter Pet Week 💙

✨ Adoption fees waived all week
✨ Special event From Chicago, With Love ❤️
📍 2741 S Western | Sept 13 | 12–6p

In the meantime:
🐾 Fees waived for pets here 30+ days

#Adopt #FromChicagoWithLove #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Fee-waived adoptions all August at Chicago Animal Care and Control! 🐾

Stop by 2741 S Western Ave and meet your new best friend.
🐶🐱

Adoption hours: 12–7 p.m. daily (arrive by 5:30 p.m. to adopt)

#ClearTheShelters #AdoptDontShop #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Fee-waived adoptions all August at Chicago Animal Care and Control! 🐾

Stop by 2741 S Western Ave and meet your new best friend.
🐶🐱

Adoption hours: 12–7 p.m. daily (arrive by 5:30 p.m. to adopt)

#ClearTheShelters #AdoptDontShop #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jul 14

🏁 Final Lap to Forever Homes 🏁
The big event is over, but the need isn’t. We’re still seeing 60+ animals daily. Adoption fees are waived all July, many pets can leave same day.
💥 Help us keep the momentum going.
📍 2741 S. Western | 12–6p
#AdoptDontShop #ChicagoACC #NASCARChicago

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jun 30

🏁 Final Lap to Forever Homes is back!

We’re partnering with NASCAR Chicago to waive adoption fees all July at CACC!

📍 2741 S. Western | ⏰ 12–6 PM
📅 Don’t miss the Grand Adoption Event: Sat, July 12

Let’s get every pet home!

#AdoptDontShop #ChicagoACC #NASCARChicago

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jun 13

📢 Going to a street fest or large public gathering this weekend?

Please leave your pets at home. ❤️🐾
Crowds, weather & noise can be overwhelming (and even dangerous) for animals.

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful weekend.

#PetSafety #KeepThemSafe #ChicagoPets

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Jun 6

🚨 250+ animals in since June 1. We need adopters NOW.

Paw-Fest is Sat, June 14 @ CACC

📍 2741 S. Western Ave
🕛 12–6 PM (arrive by 4:30)
💕 All adoption fees WAIVED!

Pets here 30+ days? FEE-WAIVED now too.

Come save a life. 🐶🐱🌸

#ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · May 22

🚨 CACC is averaging 56 animals/day. One way to help? Keep pets out of the shelter. 🐾

We’re low on pet food & supplies for families in crisis.

🛒 Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
📍 Drop-off: 2741 S. Western, Tues/Sat/Sun, 10a–12p

#ChicagoACC #PetSupport #DonateToHelp #AnimalWelfare

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · May 21

📸 This is the daily intake line at CACC. In the first 20 days of May, we averaged 56 animals/day, up from 54 in April. 💔

If you're considering surrender, talk to us first. Rehoming directly gives your pet their best shot.

@PAWSChicago is here to help. 🙏

#ChicagoACC #PetSupport

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · May 16

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨
Get ready to feel the FORCE of unconditional love at our May the Paws Be With You adoption event! 🐾🌌
🗓️ Saturday, May 17
📍 2741 S. Western Ave
🕛 12–6PM (Arrive by 4:30 if adopting)
💥 Adoption fees WAIVED!
#MayThePawsBeWithYou #ChicagoACC #AdoptDontShop 🐶🐱

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · May 12

🌟 May the Paws Be With You! 🌟
Join us Sat, May 17 for an out-of-this-galaxy adoption event! 🚀
🐾 Fees waived for all pets
📍 2741 S Western Ave
🕛 12–6PM (arrive by 4:30 to adopt)
Find your furry Jedi, Rebel, or Wookiee! 💫
#MayThePawsBeWithYou #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · May 6

🚨 LIGHTS OUT CHICAGO 🚨
High migration alert tonight 5/6!
More than 25,000 birds per mile are expected to fly over. 🐦
Turn off all non-essential lights from 11 PM-6 AM to protect migrating birds.🌙
Learn more: birdcast.info
#LightsOutChicago #BirdMigration #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · May 1

🚨 Fee-waived adoptions are BACK! 🚨

May 1–15, CACC joins #EmptyTheShelters! 🐾

Pets are spayed/neutered, vaxxed & chipped—FREE! 💙
📍 2741 S Western Ave
🕛 Open 12–6 daily (arrive by 5:30!)

Adopt & Save lives! 🐶🐱

#CACC #ChicagoACC #AdoptDontShop

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Apr 18

🐾 Thinking about adopting a pet? THIS is your sign!

Join us Sat, April 26 for Spring Into Love 💐 at CACC!

📍 2741 S. Western | ⏰ 12–6PM

💸 All adoption fees waived for one day only!
Let love bloom 🌼

#AdoptDontShop #ChicagoPets #SpringIntoLove #FreeAdoptions #ChicagoACC

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨 3 days until Rescue Together! 🚨

We’re teaming up with @PAWSChicago to find homes for 100+ pets this weekend! 🏡🐾

📅 March 29-30 | 📍 CACC – 2741 S. Western Ave.

More info: pawschicago.org/RescueTogether

#RescueTogether #AdoptDontShop

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Mar 18

🐶🐱 Rescue Together Citywide Pet Adoption Event! 🐱🐶

🚨 March 29-30 – CACC is waiving adoption fees! 🚨

📍 CACC (2741 S. Western Ave.) – All pets!

🕛 Adoption Event Hours:
🐾 CACC: 12-6 PM (Arrive by 4 PM)

Find your new best friend! 🏡🐾

#RescueTogether #AdoptDontShop #PetAdoption #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Mar 13

The St. Pitties & Kitties Pajama Paw-ty is coming! 🍀

Join us Sun, Mar 16th at CACC for a special event! Fees waived for all pets here 30+ days—they’ll even be rocking pajamas to celebrate!💚

📍 2741 S Western Ave
⏰ 12-6 PM (Arrive by 4:30 PM if ready to adopt!)

#ChicagoACC #adoptdontshop

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Mar 10

Orangelo was a tad confused this morning—why was the sun late? ⏰🌅 Daylight saving time got him, but with a 63°F high in Chicago today, he's ready for fun! 🥰

📍 2741 S Western Ave
⏰ 12-6 PM (arrive by 5:30 to adopt!)
$65 adoption fee

#ChicagoACC #MondayMood #AdoptDontShop

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Mar 7

The St. Pitties & Kitties Pajama Paw-ty is coming! 🍀

Join us Sun, Mar 16th at CACC for a special event! Fees waived for all pets here 30+ days—they’ll even be rocking pajamas to celebrate!💚

📍 2741 S Western Ave
⏰ 12-6 PM (Arrive by 4:30 PM if ready to adopt!)

#ChicagoACC #adoptdontshop

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Feb 7

🐾 Love is in the Air! 🐾

Join us for our annual fee-waived adoption event on Sat, Feb 22, from 12–6 p.m. at 2741 S. Western Ave! ❤️
Find your perfect furry Valentine and give a pet a forever home! 🐶🐱

#LoveIsInTheAir #AdoptDontShop #ChicagoPets #PetAdoptionEvent #ChicagoACC

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Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Feb 7

📣 We're sharing our updated resource guide to support anyone who wants to keep their pet but may need assistance. 🐶🐱 Please explore these resources to help keep YOUR FAMILY together ❤️

📢 Please share this post to help us protect Chicago’s animals! 🐾

#ChicagoACC

Chicago Animal Care and Control @chicagoacc.bsky.social · Feb 7

🐾 Love is in the Air! 🐾

Join us for our annual fee-waived adoption event on Sat, Feb 22, from 12–6 p.m. at 2741 S. Western Ave! ❤️
Find your perfect furry Valentine and give a pet a forever home! 🐶🐱

#LoveIsInTheAir #AdoptDontShop #ChicagoPets #PetAdoptionEvent #ChicagoACC

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