Chicago Ridge, IL

• Animal shelters and rescues
  Animal Welfare League (AWL)

  Phone: 708.636.8586

  Address: 10305 Southwest Hwy., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

  Website: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/lost-and-found-pets

  Type: area animal shelter (listed by Cook County ARC)

  Source: Cook County - Lost and Found Pets (Area Animal Shelters list) · Checked Nov 6, 2026
• Rabies vaccination requirement (3)
  • Rule: Every owner of a dog 4 months or more of age shall have each dog inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Every dog shall have a second rabies vaccination within one year of the first. Subsequent vaccine administration and duration of immunity must comply with USDA licenses of vaccines used.

    Scope: state

    Species: dog

    Statute url: https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200510/Act%200005/051000050K8.html

    Applies statewide (Illinois). Source: Illinois General Assembly - Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/8 (ILGA public file repository) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
  • Rule: Veterinarians who inoculate a dog procure serially numbered rabies tags from the County Animal Control in the county where their office is located, one issued with each inoculation certificate; the county board causes a rabies inoculation tag to be issued at a fee it establishes. The vaccinating veterinarian provides the county Administrator with a certificate of immunization.

    Scope: state

    Statute url: https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200510/Act%200005/051000050K8.html

    Applies statewide (Illinois). Source: Illinois General Assembly - Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/8 (ILGA public file repository) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
  • Rule: Every owner of a cat that is a companion animal and is 4 months or more of age shall have each cat inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, with a second rabies vaccination within one year of the first. Does not apply to feral cats (except those presented to a veterinarian for sterilization).

    Scope: state

    Species: cat

    Statute url: https://ftp.ilga.gov/ILCS/Ch%200510/Act%200005/051000050K8.html

    Applies statewide (Illinois). Source: Illinois General Assembly - Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/8 (ILGA public file repository) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Spay and neuter help
  Animal Welfare League clinic

  Website: https://animalwelfareleague.com/clinic/

  AWL runs a low-cost clinic open to the public: exams, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, X-rays, microchipping, dental cleanings. Shelter at 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, (708) 636-8586.

  Source: Animal Welfare League · Checked Nov 6, 2026

About this place

• Population
  14,036 (2024)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Land area (sq mi)
  2.268 (2025)

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (places) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
• Official website
  http://www.chicagoridge.org/

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing · Checked Nov 5, 2026