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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.

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Chicago Canine River Cruise

Get ready to set sail on the Chicago River Canine Cruise 2026, where you and your furry friend can enjoy the wind in your fur! You and your well-behaved dog are invited to join our CHICAGO RIVER CANINE CRUISE 2026! A unique summer evening awaits you aboard the pet-friendly “First Lady” cruise ship. She docks at Michigan Avenue and the River. Light snacks and easy entertainment await you. Parking is nearby. Open your pup to a different side of Chicago–and support the life saving work of Chicago Animal Care and Control and its nonprofit Friends!

Location

112 East Wacker Drive
(Northeast Corner of Michigan Ave. & Upper Wacker Dr.)
Chicago, IL 60601

Agenda

Boards – 5:30 PM
Departs – 6:00 PM
Docks – 7:30 PM

Human Admission: $50
Pup Admission: $10

How You Can Help

Foster

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.
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Donate

Your donations directly help Chicago’s most vulnerable animals by supporting our programs, which include covering urgent veterinary care, providing medical equipment and supplies, and caring for roughly 300 CACC animals in foster care each year. You can donate online here or visit our Donate page for more ways to donate.
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Adopt

Change a life forever by giving a deserving animal the second chance they need. Find adoptable dogs and cats on our Adopt page.
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Volunteer

Volunteers make our work possible! Chicago Animal Care and Control is always looking for volunteers to walk dogs and socialize cats. See our Volunteer Page for details.
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