Red Door

Red Door Red Door Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter that rescues dogs, cats and rabbits Since the Middle Ages, a red door has been the symbol of a safe haven.
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This is what Red Door Animal Shelter provides for the animals in its care. In the Chinese art of feng shui, a red door brings luck to those who live behind it. This is what Red Door wants for the animals in its care. Red Door Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter committed to helping animals in need. Its primary focus is on the rescue, shelter and adoption of cats, dogs and rabbits—the three most po

pular pets in the United States. Red Door provides a cageless environment for its animals, giving them the closest-to-a-home experience that a shelter can provide. While our emphasis is on re-homing the animals through resourceful adoption programs, the shelter does offer permanent residence for those few animals not placed in homes. Furthermore, Red Door is one of only five no-kill, multi-species shelters in the country that admits rabbits as well as cats and dogs, spays/neuters them and places them up for adoption. Every year, Red Door rescues and finds homes for hundreds of abused and abandoned animals. Red Door is a 501(c)(3) organization. We receive no federal, state, county or city money. We are funded by private donations and grants from private foundations. Red Door was founded in 1998, under the name Chicago Community Humane Center. In January 2000, an adoption center was opened on the far north side of Chicago, in the West Ridge/Rogers Park neighborhood. In June 2002, the shelter's name was officially changed to Red Door Animal Shelter to better reflect the vision of the organization. In February 2003, Red Door expanded its adoption center; the address of the new adoption center is 2410 W. Lunt, Chicago.

06/24/2026

Yes, I know it’s just pictures of the objects. Sorry I didn’t want to drag my knockoff Le Creuset all the way to the shelter and I’m fresh out of percolators. Sue me.

06/23/2026

Skillet is a small guy with a big bunitude. He does have a signature emo look, after all. He promises it’s not just a phase.

This cutie patootie is also happy, expressive, and playful. Interested in adopting Skillet? Send us a DM or fill out an adoption application directly on our website!

06/21/2026

Eating is both their hobby and their life’s purpose 😆🥬🌾☘️🌾🥬🌱🌿

Happy ! Meet Axel a mellow adult cat up for adoption at Red Door. He’s very sweet and will adore his forever humans. ...
06/20/2026

Happy ! Meet Axel a mellow adult cat up for adoption at Red Door. He’s very sweet and will adore his forever humans.

Happy Furever Home Friday!This dapper little man is Hiroshi. He is well aware that he’s handsome, and tiny, and adorable...
06/19/2026

Happy Furever Home Friday!
This dapper little man is Hiroshi. He is well aware that he’s handsome, and tiny, and adorable; but don’t let that stop you from telling him how great he is!
This little dude has settled right into his furever home. In fact his person told us he’s super chill! Because she makes and sells bunny-themed products, Hiroshi is a working bun… quality control is a very important job!!

🌈 Today we remember Charlie, formally known as Papa Ru, a little spotted gentleman who packed a lot of of life into his ...
06/15/2026

🌈 Today we remember Charlie, formally known as Papa Ru, a little spotted gentleman who packed a lot of of life into his short time on earth.

In 2020, fellow rabbit rescued Liz R. took in a mom, dad and two litters of babies. She wrote, "He was always very good with the kids. When mama was giving birth he was very concerned and excited. I had mama and papa next to each other in separate pens but the babies could squeeze through the pen bars to visit both parents whenever they wanted. He was a lover! "

This husbun had 3 wives after raising 16 kits with Mama Ru. He was brought to Red Door for some speed dates where he met Ricki, a raven haired Dutch bunny owned by Sarah V., a long time volunteer. His third wife was red haired lady named Gigi. When she passed Papa Ru fell for a giant blonde named Lucy.

Bunny momma Sarah:
"Charlie (nee Papa Ru) was a silly gentleman, flop king and legendary ladykiller. Chronic health issues never got him down, he took it all in stride and lived a life full of naps, binkies, hay piles and much love from his mom. Divorcee (Mama Ru), two time widower (Ricki and Gigi) and absentee father of 16 (all named after drag queens), Charlie is survived by his much younger, larger and blonder wife, Lucy."

Binky free sweet little boy. 🖤🤍

06/15/2026

Everyone quiet down our favorite show is on! 🤫 What sorts of shenanigans will the Red Door rabbits get up to on this episode? 🤪📺

This we’re spending time with the sweet and spunky young cat, Rebel. He’s great with other cats and would make a fanta...
06/13/2026

This we’re spending time with the sweet and spunky young cat, Rebel. He’s great with other cats and would make a fantastic addition in his forever home.

This thankful Thursday, Bogart is thankful he was rescued off the streets - he doesn’t have to worry about the heat or t...
06/11/2026

This thankful Thursday, Bogart is thankful he was rescued off the streets - he doesn’t have to worry about the heat or the thunderstorms Chicago’s been having. This sweet cat will be even more grateful to have a calm, quiet forever home.

06/10/2026

Red Door’s cats (and duck) give their favorite tips for staying cool in hot weather.

Address

2410 W Lunt Avenue
Chicago, IL
60645

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17737642242

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