5A's, Alton Area Animal Aid Association (Godfrey)
Godfrey, IL
Organized and planned for in Janaury of 1956, then opened in the early spring of that same year, 5A's animal shelter is a charitable not for profit 501-C-3…
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No-kill shelters in Illinois
100 shelters and rescues in 77 cities. Hours and intake rules change: call before you visit, especially to surrender a pet.
Adoptable Friends, NFP
Mundelein, IL
Adoptable Friends, NFP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located near Mundelein, IL. We are presently operating as a foster-based rescue with plans to rehabilitate and…
ADOPT (Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment)
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment, IL
420 Industrial Drive Naperville, IL 60563 The mission of this Corporation shall be the placement of animals into permanent caring homes and to advance humane…
Adopt A Pet, Inc.
Mt. Prospect, IL
Adopt-A-Pet, Inc., PO Box 408, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, www.adopatpet-il.org We are an all-volunteer, non-profit, no-kill shelter that has been incorporated for…
A Heart for Animals, Inc. (Huntley)
Huntley, IL
A Heart For Animals P.O. Box 986 Huntley, IL 60142 (847)868-AHFA (2432) [email protected] A Heart For Animals is a no-kill non-profit 501(c)(3) animal…
A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary Inc.
Elgin, IL
We are a rescue. We do not simply house animals but provide a nurturing home. We are No-Kill. No healthy, treatable, rehabilitate animals will be euthanized.…
ALIVE Rescue (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
ALIVE Rescue is a Sustainable Animal Rescue that protects the lives and the rights of animals. We believe every animal has the right to a well-balanced,…
All 4 the Love of Cats
Palatine, IL
All 4 the Love of Cats is a non-profit, no-kill rescue for stray and abandoned cats and kittens. All kittens and cats are neutered and spayed prior to…
Almost Home Foundation (Elk Grove Village)
Elk Grove Village, IL
Almost Home Foundation is a nonprofit, all volunteer, no-kill animal rescue funded solely by private donations. We have no paid employees. Almost Home…
Anderson Animal Shelter (South Elgin)
South Elgin, IL
Our Mission: The mission of Anderson Animal Shelter is to continue to serve as a premier private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment…
Angels on Wheels Animal Rescue (Naperville)
Naperville, IL
Angels on Wheels Animal Rescues was founded in 2009 by Susan Pratl. We are a no-kill, foster-based adoption organization located in the SW suburbs of Chicago…
Animal Adoption Associates / Pal's Place
Chicago, IL
PO Box 2104 Chicago, IL 60690 Animal Adoption Associates is a small no-kill shelter on the north side of Chicago. At any given time we have 13+ dogs/puppies…
Animal Aid Humane Society (Moline)
Moline, IL
A No Kill Animal Shelter operated in its entirety, by volunteers. All volunteers No Paid Employees! Address: 239 50th Street Moline, IL Phone: 309-797-6550
Animal Care League (ACL)
ACL, IL
The Animal Care League was founded in 1973 as the Village Humane Society to help homeless animals in the Oak Park community. After a few years of operations,…
Animal Education and Rescue (Libertyville)
Libertyville, IL
nimal Education and Rescue, NFP is an Illinois not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. The purpose of the foundation is to help countless numbers of animals and…
Animal House Shelter, Inc. (Huntley)
Huntley, IL
Animal House Shelter, Inc rescues abused and neglected dogs and cats and rehabilitates them mentally & physically in order to place them with the best new…
Animal Outreach Humane Society
McHenry, IL
Our Mission: Animal Outreach Humane Society will help McHenry County become a community where no adoptable and/or treatable animal or healthy feral cat is…
Animal Rescue Associates, Inc.
Wonder Lake, IL
Animal Rescue Associates, Inc, is a licensed, No-Kill, No-Shelter rescue organization made up of rescuers throughout Illinois and surrounding communities… …all…
Animals For Awareness
Palos Park, IL
PO Box 56 Palos Park, IL 60464 Animals For Awareness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational facility. Your generous donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE as allowed for by…
Animal Welfare League (Chicago Ridge)
Chicago Ridge, IL
Our Mission Prevent cruelty to animals. Provide quality homes for animals through our adoption program. Promote respect and compassion for all creatures…
Anti-Cruelty Society
Chicago, IL
The Anti-Cruelty Societys mission is to build a community of caring by helping pets and educating people. The Society believes that companion animals provide…
A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Inc. (Northbrook)
Northbrook, IL
We are a not-for-profit, no-kill parrot rescue, rehabilitation, education and adoption shelter. We are accredited by the Association of Avian Rescue…
A.R.F. - llinois
Wheaton, IL
Animal Rescue Foundation - Illinois is a no-kill rescue & foster group that fosters dogs & cats in homes and shows some of them at Pet Smart in Wheaton…
(As Good as Gold) Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois (McHenry)
McHenry, IL
As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois is a membership based, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; and we invite you to…
Assisi Animal Foundation
Crystal Lake, IL
PO Box 143 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0143 The A.A.F. is a 501 C-3 not-for-profit corporation and one of America's first no-kill and cageless animal shelters. The…
Association for the Protection of Animals (APA)
APA, IL
5000 Old Alton Rd Granite City, IL 62040 We are a nonprofit "no-kill" animal shelter, located in the woods in a secluded part of Granite City,…
Barbs Precious Rescue and Adoption Center, NFP
Palatine, IL
BARBS PRECIOUS RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER in Palatine Illinois opened its our doors in 2014. Since then, we have been a safe haven for more than 1000 cats and…
Be Fido’s Friend
Chicago, IL
Be Fido's Friend is a 501c3 organization founded in 2011 and is a 100% volunteer run, foster-based, shelter-less rescue. Our intention is to end the…
Belleville Area Humane Society (BAHS)
BAHS, IL
BAHS is a limited admission shelter. This means we intake adoptable animals and never euthanize for shelter space. Mission: The Belleville Area Humane Society…
Benld Adopt-A-Pet (BAAP)
BAAP, IL
Benld Adopt-A-Pet (BAAP) is a not-for-profit, no-kill animal shelter located in Benld, Illinois, and is registered and inspected by the State of Illinois. We…
Bishops Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP
Waterloo, IL
Bishops Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP is an Illinois licensed animal shelter located in Wyanet, Illinois. We are also incorporated as a not for profit in the…
Blue Island Stray Dog Project
Blue Island, IL
Our mission at Blue Island Stray Dog Project is to provide a safe haven and compassionate care for stray dogs in need in Blue Island, IL. Phone: 630-331-5600…
Bond County Humane Society
Greenville, IL
We cannot exist without our dedicated, kind volunteers, and generous supporters. A lifesaving, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we promote feline &…
CAA - Chicago Animal Advocates (Hoffman Estates)
Hoffman Estates, IL
Chicago Animal Advocates is a humane 501c3 organization assisting in the rescue of animals that have been abandoned by their owners or society. Our goal is to…
C.A.R.A Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption (Tilton)
Tilton, IL
Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) is a state licensed, private, nonprofit NO-KILL animal shelter, located in Vermilion County, Illinois. We…
Cat Guardians
Lombard, IL
932 E. St. Charles Road Lombard, Illinois 60148 Cat Guardians, Inc. has been home to hundreds of otherwise homeless cats and kittens since 1989. The shelter…
CatNap from the Heart (LaGrange Park)
LaGrange Park, IL
CatNap from the Heart is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) animal shelter, specializing in the adoption of cats, kittens, birds, rabbits and small mammals. We believe…
Cat N Around Rescue
Galesburg, IL
Cat N Around Rescue is a no-kill, cageless shelter for cats in Galesburg, IL. With a combined 20 years of experience involved, we have matched abandoned and…
Catsnap (Savoy)
Savoy, IL
Catsnap of central Illinois: * Operates a low income spay/neuter service * Adopts out cats ... and the occasional dog or small animal. Pulls from High kill…
CatTailsFelineRescue (Le Roy)
Le Roy, IL
Cattails Feline Rescue was started in July of 2006 by Dr. Gretchen Reid and the staff at Champaign County Animal Services. Upon opening the facility in July of…
Catty Shack (Hamel)
Hamel, IL
Catty Shack is a private "501c3" non profit no-kill, cage-free cat rescue in Hamel, IL. Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless, abused, and…
CDLC - Créme de la Créme Animal Foundation (Algonquin)
Algonquin, IL
Créme de la Créme Animal Foundation (CDLC) founded in 2006, is a registered non-profit organization 501(c)(3) in Illinois. We are a NO-KILL refuge whose…
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue (Bloomington)
Bloomington, IL
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue is a non profit, State Licensed, ALL Volunteer organization that helps homeless or abandoned Shetland Sheepdogs.........also…
Chicago Canine Rescue
Chicago, IL
Ever wonder what happens to shelter dogs that are not perfect, are considered too young, too old, too sick or who have special needs? Traditionally, these…
Chicago House Rabbit Society
Westchester, IL
PO Box 7907 Westchester, IL 60154-7907 We are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization devoted to rescuing rabbits and finding good homes for them. We also…
Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP
Northlake IL, IL
Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP is organized exclusively for the rescue, care, and adoptive placement of primarily cats. We rescue abandoned and unwanted cats…
Chicagoland Dog Rescue
Schaumburg, IL
Our Mission Chicagoland Dog Rescue is a volunteer based, shelter-less rescue. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, socializing and placing…
Chicagoland Eskie Rescue
Elmhurst, IL
Chicagoland Eskie Rescue, specializing in American Eskimo Dog Rescue & Re-Homing was established in January of 2008. The rescue is a recognized…
Chicago Pet Rescue
Chicago, IL
Chicago Pet Rescue started with a vision by a local Edison Park resident in 2010. Elena started out as a foster home provider but decided to expand and help…
Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS)
CCARS, IL
Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) is a non-profit 501c3 that contracted out animal control for Clay County. The animal control contract is a well…
Clover's Cat Club
Normal, IL
Clover’s Cat Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit cat rescue registered as a charity in the state of Illinois. We bring in cats and kittens of all ages and health…
Community Animal Rescue Effort
Evanston, IL
PO Box 1964 Evanston, Illinois 60204 C.A.R.E. is the Community Animal Rescue Effort, a not-for-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the…
Copper's Cat Commune
Spring, IL
Tucked away in the piney woods of southeast Texas, Copper's Cat Commune is a nonprofit cat sanctuary dedicated to the lifetime care of a limited population of…
Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven
Centralia, IL
Small no-kill animal shelter in Southern Illinois on 40 acres. In legal process of acquiring 501(c)(3) status. Aim is to provide forever homes to the cats and…
EARS - Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary
Effingham, IL
Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary aka EARS was organized in January of 2010 by passionate volunteers who believed that the number of animals euthanized in our…
Effingham County Animal Shelter & Control
Effingham, IL
We are a no kill animal control facility. If you are interested in one of our animals, please fill out our adoption application. Our Mission We are the animal…
Effingham County Humane Society
Effingham, IL
The Humane Society encourages the spaying and neutering of companion animals. We discourage the breeding of pets until the demand absorbs the supply. Although…
Evanston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
Evanston, IL
OUR MISSION The Evanston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is committed to providing compassionate and humane care for Evanston’s abandoned, abused and…
Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Over 30 years ago‚ "Famous Fido" was found in a ghost town at the end of the tourist season in the hills of South Dakota. He would have been shot to…
Feline Fine Cat Rescue
Homer Glen, IL
FFCR is a 501c3, no-kill cat rescue in Chicagoland dedicated to reducing cat homelessness. Phone: 630-277-9515 Email: [email protected]
Feline Friends Chicago
Chicago, IL
Feline Friends is a foster-based, no kill, cat rescue organization serving Chicago. We do not have a physical site - we are completely foster-based. To meet…
Felines Inc. / Felines & Canines (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Felines & Canines was originally founded in 1977 as Felines Inc.; a licensed, cage-less, no-kill cat shelter located on the north side of Chicago. As a…
Fetching Tails Foundation (Itasca)
Itasca, IL
Fetching Tails Foundation is an 501c3 Illinois based non-breed specific rescue committed to saving dogs regardless of breed, age, and physical ability. Our…
FHFR - Forever Home Feline Ranch (Springfield)
Springfield, IL
Forever Home Feline Ranch (FHFR) is a not-for-profit volunteer animal welfare group, registered and inspected by the State of Illinois. We are recognized by…
Finding Forever Animal Rescue
Marion, IL
Funding Forever Thrift Store 607 East DeYoung, Marion, IL 62959 shop, donate, or check out our adoptable cats! Finding Forever Animal Rescue is on private…
Forget Me Not Animal Rescue
Manhattan, IL
The mission of Forget Me Not Animal Rescue is to rescue, provide veterinary care, and rehome companion animals that have been abandoned, failed, surrendered,…
Foster Pet Outreach (Peoria)
Peoria, IL
Foster Pet Outreach began in 1990 when three coworkers banded together to help a stray cat. Recognizing the need to better the lives of abandoned and abused…
Free Spirit Siberian Rescue Inc (Harvard)
Harvard, IL
Helping those that are helpless because of who we are and reduce the number of homeless Siberian Huskies while improving the welfare and education of Domestic…
Friendly & Feral Cat Rescue (Schaumburg)
Schaumburg, IL
Friendly & Feral Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization working to find loving, permanent homes for the cats in our…
Friends Forever Humane Society
Freeport, IL
FRIENDS FOREVER HUMANE SOCIETY (FFHS) is a not-for-profit companion animal rescue shelter. We are privately funded, receiving no tax dollars from the city,…
Friends Of Strays, Inc. (Princeton)
Princeton, IL
Friends Of Strays, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit no-kill animal shelter located in Princeton, Illinois. Founded in 1994, by Bonnie Doty and a small group of…
Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary (Aurora)
Aurora, IL
Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary is an all volunteer foster based network out of Illinois and Indiana. The core group of volunteers live in the Chicago Suburbs and…
Fur Keeps Animal Rescue, Inc. (Barrington Hills)
Barrington Hills, IL
Founded by holistic veterinarian Debra Rykoff, DVM in 1999, Fur Keeps has saved hundreds of animals (primarily horses, cats, and dogs) that have been rescued…
Furry Friends Foundation (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Furry Friends Foundation is a no-kill shelter located in the Bucktown / Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago. We do not discriminate on any animal based on…
Gateway 4 Paws (Fairview Heights)
Fairview Heights, IL
We are a Non Profit registered 501(c)3 no kill small breed dog rescue group with fosters on both sides of the river. We are an all volunteer, foster based…
German Shepherd Rescue Inc.
Chicago, IL
German Shepherd Rescue, Inc. is a growing group of volunteers committed to creating a second chance for German Shepherd dogs that, for many reasons, are in…
Glory Bound Rescue Ranch
Marengo, IL
Glory Bound Rescue Ranch is a NO-kill rescue/ sanctuary that takes abandoned and neglected animals that cant stay with their family any longer. Call Us:…
Grafelman Farms Rescue
Peoria, IL
Home the unwanted. Heal the neglected. Give hope to the mistreated. Phone: 312-379-9414 Email: [email protected]
Grahamville Rescue & Sanctuary
Joliet, IL
Grahamville Rescue and Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit, no-kill, foster only organization based out of Joliet, Illinois. A WORD ABOUT US…
Green Pup Shelter (Lake Zurich)
Lake Zurich, IL
At Green Pup Shelter, every dog is special. Most come to us from kill shelters, often traumatized, always lonely and fearful. We provide the love, care and…
Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary
Woodstock, IL
Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary started in 2009 by giving a second chance to those that would have otherwise not made it. Our program is unique in that each and…
Happy Tails Humane Society
Rock Falls, IL
Happy Tails is a limited-intake, no-kill facility that shelters and cares for stray and abandoned dogs and cats until they are adopted into loving, permanent…
Harmony House For Cats
Chicago, IL · No-kill pledge
PO Box 18098 Chicago, IL 60618-0098 Frustrated with the short time limits imposed at Chicago's animal shelters in the 1960's, a small group of animal lovers…
Haven at the Paws Inn (Antioch)
Antioch, IL
Facility based no kill shelter. Handles between 25-60 dogs at any one time. Occassional cats. Address: 17273 West Edwards Road Antioch, IL 60002 email us:…
Heartland Animal Shelter
Wheeling, IL
A No-kill Animal Shelter, 501(c) (3) Organization Our Mission: To find permanent, loving homes for homeless animals and promote responsible pet ownership…
Heartland Pet Welfare
Savanna, IL
HEARTLAND PET WELFARE, INC. is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to finding loving, fur-ever homes for cats and kittens. As space and donations…
H.E.L.P, Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets (St. Charles)
St. Charles, IL
H.E.L.P. is an all-volunteer animal rescue organization. We obtain medical care and shelter for stray and abandoned cats and dogs until they are adopted.…
Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association
Woodstock, IL
2500 Harding Lane Woodstock, IL 60098 With the help of dozens of dedicated volunteers, Helping Paws moved into its new facility at 2500 Harding Lane in…
Helping Strays of Monroe County
Columbia, IL
Formed in 2002, Helping Strays mission is to rescue, shelter, and rehabilitate homeless pets, find them loving homes, and promote responsible pet ownership.…
Help Save Pets
Plainfield, IL
Help Save Pets was originally founded as the Humane Society of Plainfield in 2000 by our director Meg Kremer, wife of Dr. Anthony Kremer. Dr. Kremer would…
Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo
Geneseo, IL
The Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo is a no-kill shelter and is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization. We work out of the City of Geneseo's animal…
Henry County Humane Society–Kewanee Chapter
Kewanee, IL
Henry County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) not for profit shelter located in Kewanee, IL that focuses on finding new homes for dogs and cats. In the past year…
Highland Animal Shelter
Highland, IL
The purpose of this organization is to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and disposition of animals committed…
Hinsdale Humane Society
Hinsdale, IL
The Hinsdale Humane Society founded in 1953 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and adoption of unwanted and abandoned animals and the offering…
Homeward Bound Pet Shelter (Decatur)
Decatur, IL
In July 2005, Homeward Bound became a division of Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI). It's a great partnership that helps pets and people with disabilities. The…
Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue
Elgin, IL
Were a coalition of volunteers and professionals including, rescuers, transporters, fosters, veterinarians, humane societies, investigators and shelters that…
Hoopeston Animal Shelter
Hoopeston, IL
Hoopeston Animal Control & Shelter is an all volunteer open admissions, no kill shelter dedicated to the city and residents of Hoopeston, IL. and helping…
Hope Animal Rescues (Godfrey)
Godfrey, IL
Our rescue started out as being two people deeply affected by the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and the suffering of the animals. November 15th, 2005 a group…
Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue
Joliet, IL
Hopeful Tails is a non-profit, volunteer based organization based in Joliet, Illinois. Our organization started out with a group of volunteers from another…
Hospice Hearts
Thomasboro, IL · No-kill pledge
Established as an independent organization in 2015, Hospice Hearts is an all-volunteer, foster-based animal rescue in Central Illinois. We provide care to cats…
Pets being rehomed in Illinois
Owners looking for the right home, often with no shelter involved.
Featured Bosco
Bosco is a 3 year old male white and black cat. Loves to cuddle and is very adventurous. Has been in a home…
Featured Bruce
Bruce is a 6-year-old pitt bull/plott hound mix that was adopted from a foster in Texas after being found at…
Featured Saxon
Saxon is 6 years old and was adopted from Oklahoma at age 2 after being found on the side of the road. He's a…
Featured Lyla
Lyla is a very friendly 4 year old Doodle mix. She is around 45 pounds, spayed, microchipped, and up to date…
Featured Unnamed
Name is CeeCee, was abandoned by her original owner. Very loyal and good protector. Was abused when younger.
Featured Tucker
Tucker’s family had to move to New Zealand for a new job, but could not take him with them. Our son agreed to…
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