Saving Chicago's Neediest Animals

Welcome Friends!

Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control (FCACC) is the nonprofit group committed exclusively to helping save the lives of over 19,000 animals that come into custody of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) at 2741 S. Western each year.

Our Mission

The City of Chicago takes in thousands of unwanted animals every year from citizens, brings stray animals in off the streets, and provides care for evidence animals in court cases. Contrary to perception, most of these animals are wonderful, loving companion animals–they simply have nowhere else to go.

And that’s why Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control was founded. We’re here to provide help for as many of those unfortunate animals as we possibly can. We do that by:

Providing food, medical care and adoption opportunities for ACC animals in our foster program

Spreading awareness about Chicago Animal Care and Control at 2741 South Western and promoting the great animals who are available for adoption there.

Educating people about the proper care of their animals

Advocating humane treatment of all animals

Gifting the city shelter with resources the city budget doesn’t cover

THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GIVE

How You Can Help

Foster Care - Our Greatest Need

Providing foster care in your own home for animals transferred to us from ACC is the single most critical way you can help – and one of the most rewarding experiences for anyone passionate about animals.

Help an animal in need