department of Animal Welfare, care & control

Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter

Erika Rosas
Director of Animal Welfare, Care & Control           
1634 South Laramie Avenue • Building B                    
Cicero, IL 60804   
(p) 708-652-0825            
(f) 708-222-8121                                 
(e) erosas@thetownofcicero.com

Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter
1800 South Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
(p) 708-652-0825

Shelter adoption hours:
Monday - Friday • 1 pm - 6 pm 
Saturday • 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday • Closed

Our animals are ready to give and receive the unconditional love they deserve. Each pet available for adoption has been thoroughly cared for and is prepared to join a forever home.

At our shelter, the safety and comfort of every animal is our top priority. Each pet is provided with a spacious, enclosed run area equipped with food, water, treats, blankets or pillows, and toys to help them feel secure and at ease.

Our dogs are given outdoor time at least three times a day, spending 10 to 20 minutes in our exercise runs under staff supervision. This helps them stay active, healthy, and emotionally balanced while they wait for their forever homes.

If an animal enters our facility showing signs of illness, we take immediate action to isolate them from other pets to prevent the spread of disease. Animals found injured on the street are transported right away to a trusted animal hospital for medical attention and recovery.

At Cicero Waggin’ Tails, we are committed to treating every animal with compassion, dignity, and the care they deserve.

All animals at the Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter have:

  • Been vet checked
  • Temperament tested
  • Received a parvo test
  • Been dewormed
  • Been spayed or neutered
  • Been microchipped
  • Received their distemper, Bordetella, and rabies vaccinations

Adopt, Don't Shop!

To adopt, you must fill out an application and receive approval. If you are interested in meeting one of our pets or have questions about the adoption process, please call the shelter at 708-652-0825. There are many loving animals at the Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter waiting for a second chance. If you are thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, please visit us in person or view our adoptable pets online. You just might meet your new Best Friend!

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