Evanston Animal Shelter is an open admission facility serving the residents of Evanston, IL. The shelter’s mission is to give companion animals the best chance at a good life through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption, and community support that helps keep pets with the people who love them. Visitors often praise the friendly and caring staff, who are helpful, understanding, and responsive. Many appreciate the shelter’s efforts to care for animals with love and compassion, whether helping with medical needs or finding new homes. The shelter is also supported by generous donations, which are always needed. Overall, it is a place where animals are treated with kindness, and people are grateful for the support they receive during difficult times.
I think very highly of this shelter. I saw the kittens and cats today as I donated a cat carrier and they are well taken care of and definitely will in the near future. They also are so nice and welcoming!
April 2026
OMG, the ladies are so wonderfully polite! I took in a pregnant stray and they welcomed her with open arms. Thanks for saving her and her children!!!
April 2026
Very smooth process and helpful staff . I now have a new boss . All 115 lb . Great dog.
