The Best Illinois Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2026

St. Clair County Animal Adoption Center

St. Clair County Animal Services oversees Animal Control and Dr. Tom Amlung Pet Adoption Center. Animal Control is responsible for enforcing Illinois State Statutes and St. Clair County Ordinances pertaining to dogs and cats; impounding animals found to be in violation of those laws; investigating Bite incidents; investigating complaints of inhumane treatment of companion pets. The Animal Control Center is the holding facility for stray and surrendered companion pets in St. Clair County.

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Franklin County Animal Control

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Clinton County Humane Society

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Centralia Humane Society

The Centralia Humane Society is served by a board of directors, volunteers and members. We are a no kill animal rescue facility serving Marion and Clinton Counties. All monies come from public donations and are used for spaying and neutering, animal health care, food, medication and maintenance and upkeep of shelter facility.

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Moores Rescue Ranch

Moore's Rescue Ranch is an organization comprised of dedicated volunteers whose mission is to find loving homes for pets with disabilities such as blindness, amputation, and paralysis. Whenever possible we'll place these pets in homes where the families have similar life experiences.

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Illini service dogs

From providing mobility service dogs at absolutely no cost to educating the public on disability culture and rights, we are passionate students and professionals who volunteer their time and skills to accomplish one mission of mobilizing the world. Our mission ends when the financial barriers to obtaining and owning a high quality service dog are eliminated and the public's knowledge of the disability community and its rights are second nature. Until then, you'll find us tirelessly working to implement this vision. We believe that by providing even more independence to those with a physical disability in conjunction with being a catalyst for spreading awareness in support of the disability community, we are making the world a better place, four paws at a time.

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Catsnap

Established in 2005, CATsNAP is a non-profit that seeks to reduce pet overpopulation and to improve the welfare of animals in the greater Champaign County Illinois area. Specifically, we strongly advocate that all animals are spayed and neutered, regardless of breed, sex, or age. By spaying/neutering, we are reducing the number of cats and dogs born into situations of inadequate care and abuse. We are also limiting the numbers of unwanted animals relinquished to shelters, where they are often euthanized for lack of space. CATsNAP does not endorse the buying of domestic animals from large-scale commercial breeders or from any of the outlets they supply.

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Champaign County Humane Society

To prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal welfare, to educate the public about the humane care and treatment of animals, to increase public awareness of the companion animal overpopulation issue and to provide solutions, and to provide high quality shelter, medical, and adoption services for animals when necessary. As an independent charitable organization (501(c)(3)), our name reflects our geographic location only. We are not a County agency and we are not supported by tax dollars. We are not affiliated with any national animal welfare organization. We operate an "open door" animal shelter and accept all companion animals needing shelter, regardless of age, physical condition, or adoptability.

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Dark Horse Dogs, NFP

An all breed foster based rescue saving dogs from our local open access shelters.

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Chicago Canine Rescue

CCR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. CCR has saved the lives of over 8,000 dogs while also finding their forever homes! Traditionally, these animals were automatically euthanized at area shelters. However, today, Chicago Canine Rescue exists to give many of these animals a second chance, too! CCR assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in our city ‚the dogs that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, too injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters. We are committed to each dog who comes into our care and won't stop providing for them we find their perfect family! Though we are just one of many rescues in Chicago, our dogs are one in a million and we are committed to leaving no dog behind!

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Community Animal Rescue Effort

Since 1987, Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.‚Ñ¢) has been promoting adoptions and care for cats and dogs. C.A.R.E. is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our Adoption Center opened in the Summer of 2018 and is located north of Chicago at 4927 Main Street in Skokie, IL. C.A.R.E. offers a combined adoption center and foster home model to better serve the needs of homeless animals as well as potential adopters and the community. C.A.R.E. is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture (License 14383). Our Philosophy

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One Tail at a Time

One Tail at a Time began in 2008 as a small grassroots effort and has since evolved into a pillar of Chicago's animal welfare community. As of 2024, One Tail at a Time has rescued more than 11,300 animals, hosts a bustling pet adoption and foster program, community outreach initiatives in partnership with top human service organizations in our city, and leads the Chicagoland Rescue Intervention & Support Program, a local rescue coalition that is the only operating shelter diversion program at Chicago's largest intake shelter.

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Evanston Animal Shelter

We give companion animals the best chance at the life they deserve through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption and community support that keeps pets with the people who love them.

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Quad City Animal Welfare Center

Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) was established in 1977 and has been dedicated to a no-kill philosophy. Located in Milan, Illinois, QCAWC is the only full service no-kill animal shelter in the Quad Cities and surrounding area. Operating solely on donations, QCAWC serves the Iowa ‚Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding counties. Every family deserves to have a pet; unfortunately not all families have the same resources. QCAWC offers low cost spaying and neutering. Along with spaying and neutering QCAWC has a low cost, high quality clinic open to the public every Wednesday and the first Saturday of every month. These unique services give families the opportunity for affordable veterinarian care. Last year, 2023, our clinic surgically altered over 4,500 companion animals. We also operate a mobile vet van that offers low cost, high quality mobile wellness to make prevention care more accessible. In our own communities, each year thousands of pets are left homeless to fend for themselves. The QCAWC accepted and re-homed over 1,500 companion animals in 2023 and more than 500 pet parents visited our pet food pantry. QCAWC carries on the tradition of educating our young people to be humane and compassionate to all beings, knowing that kind acts can influence us all. QCAWC partners with schools throughout the Quad Cities and surrounding area to provide quality educational programs to teach young people that treating all living beings with kindness, compassion, and respect is the most responsible way to live. Our school presentations emphasize proper pet care, bite prevention, animal safety and the pet overpopulation. The QCAWC presents humane educational programs to schools in both Illinois and Iowa. The impact of our programs in the community not only could save an animals life, but could save a child's life by teaching them how to avoid being bitten by a dog. We are committed to remaining a no-kill and continually strive to improve our programs and enhance our efforts to control the pet population and service our community.

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Warren Billhartz Collinsville Animal Shelter

The Warren Billhartz Collinsville Animal Shelter is the animal control and adoption shelter for the City of Collinsville. We are staffed by two full time animal control officers and many volunteers.

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Helping Strays of Monroe County

Since 2002, Helping Strays has been dedicated to the welfare and protection of animals. We rescue, shelter and rehabilitate homeless pets, finding them loving forever homes. Formerly known as the Humane Society of Monroe County, IL, Helping Strays operates under no-kill standards. We are proud to have one of the highest save rates among animal shelters anywhere. Our History In 2002, a handful of concerned citizens met to discuss the conditions of Monroe County Animal Control at that time, where nearly all stray and surrendered pets were euthanized. Out of that meeting, the Humane Society of Monroe County was born and soon thereafter gained its non-profit status. Beginning with just a few foster homes and adoption events in 2004, the newly formed Humane Society of Monroe County slowly began to grow. Adoptions began to increase and all of the animals rescued by Helping Strays at this time were kept in foster homes until adoption. 2006, A spot was secured on St. Louis’ NBC Affiliate KSDK's Sammy Stars in 2006, and our adoptable pets continue to be featured weekly on KSDK to this day. In 2007, Helping Strays leased a small building just north of Red Bud, IL and it was filled to capacity within two months. In addition to our foster homes, the shelter offered 14 dog runs and room for 25 cats. In 2013, while legally remaining the Humane Society of Monroe County, the organization began doing business as Helping Strays. This rebranding offered a distinction between Helping Strays and many other Humane Societies because we rely entirely on donations and do not receive any funds from any federal, state, or local government entities. In 2016, Helping Strays’ new facility and current home opened, allowing many more pets to be saved, significantly increasing adoptions, and providing a resource to the community for animal welfare education. Our current shelter can house over 60 homeless pets and includes a turf play yard, surgery suite, meet and greet rooms, intake and recovery rooms, office space and more. Today, we average over 1,000 adoptions each year and maintain a Save Rate over 98%. We are proud to say that over 10,000 homeless pets have been rescued and adopted since our humble beginning in 2002.

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Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County

The Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County originated July 12, 1923. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and donations to us are tax deductible. The Humane Society is a no-kill facility. Our primary goals are to reduce pet overpopulation and find forever, loving homes for the sick, injured, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals in Decatur and Macon county that come into our facility. While we are supportive of the Macon County Animal Control and Care Facility and work with them for the benefit of the animals in our community, we are a separate entity. Our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program for feral cats helps to reduce cat overpopulation. The Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County has spayed and neutered thousands of cats under our TNR program. All cats in the program are spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies and distemper, left ear tipped, and returned to their area or relocated to barn homes. We offer discount spay/neuter programs throughout the year to low income, unemployed pet owners, senior citizens, and qualifying persons in need. Local veterinarian clinics help those who qualify with discount spay/neuter services. The Humane Society's funding comes primarily from donations from the public. We receive no state or federal funding. Financial support through donations is a must for us to help the animals in our facility as well as continue our TNR and discount spay/neuter programs.

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Macon County Animal Control and Care Center

The Macon County Animal Control and Care Center is a municipal facility under the direct supervision of the Macon County Sheriff's Office. Not only is the center committed to finding adoptable animals homes, they are also committed to the enforcement and prosecution of animal abuse. We are the only "open admissions" facility in Macon County and that means no Macon County animal is ever turned away from the shelter regardless of health, age, breed or temperament. Most of the animals entering our shelter are lost or owner surrenders. The remaining are comprised of animals seized by Animal Control Officers in animal cruelty/neglect cases or code enforcement cases. Being the only open admission public animal shelter in Macon County means we never stop taking in animals, never take a breather on intake for a week, and we never limit new animals even if we have staff shortage. Therefore, in order to treat every savable animal, significant resources are needed. This is why our partnership with the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation is so critical. We are extremely Thankful for all of our valued partnerships with various rescues groups, Humane Society, enthusiastic adopters, army of compassionate volunteers, dedicated foster homes and the generosity of many Macon County donors and supporters.

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Perry County Humane Society

Perry County Humane Society in Du Quoin, Illinois is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal rescue. We have been saving animals in southern Illinois since 1984. Our purpose is to promote and provide the humane care and treatment of domestic animals in Perry County, Illinois. Our goal is to reduce the overpopulation and euthanasia rate of adoptable animals and to educate the community on spaying and neutering their pets, responsible pet ownership, and animal welfare issues.

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Gateway Pet Guardians

For twenty years, we have been leading the animal welfare industry by investing in people and communities to end the cycle of animal homelessness. By building capacity for animal advocates in our own neighborhood, we increase animal well-being across the East Side Pet District and beyond! We are proudly located in East St. Louis, joining an already robust community of pet lovers. By removing barriers to foster and adoption, and providing an infusion of resources such as affordable, quality veterinary care and pet supplies ‚we unleash the power of partnership!

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Effingham County Animal Control

We are a no kill animal control facility and shelter. Our hope is to adopt as many pets as possible, but also to reunite as many lost animals with their owners.

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Effingham Co. Humane Society

History Since 1979, the Effingham County Humane Society has been committed to serving Effingham County and the surrounding area. We are located in the former Funkhouser School, and our non-profit shelter is sustained by fundraising, contributions, and adoption fees.

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Stephenson County Animal Control

At Stephenson County Animal Control, we are proud to serve as advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves. Our commitment to compassion, professionalism, and excellence guides everything we do as we work tirelessly to protect and improve the lives of animals in our community.

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Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo

Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo is a No-Kill Animal Shelter. Our Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency located in Geneseo, Illinois, and is operated on donations from the public. All donations go directly to help with care of our animals while we look for a permanent home for them. Operations are overseen by our shelter manager. We also have three part time employees that have the responsibility of keeping the shelter clean. The rest of the shelter work and fundraising is done totally by our volunteer organization. We are a growing group of caring volunteers.

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Bond County Humane Society

BCHS is a no-kill animal shelter and an IRS approved 501(c)3 charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines. Bond County Humane Society (BCHS) exists to provide temporary sanctuary for unwanted, lost and neglected animals for ultimate placement in loving and responsible homes. BCHS is a nonprofit charitable organization committed to promote animal welfare through education and to actively encourage pet population reduction. We are dedicated to creating, in Bond County, an environment that enhances awareness of homeless animals and support for the humane treatment of these animals. BCHS does not receive funding assistance from the city, county, state nor any other entity or organization. Especially NOT the Humane Society of the United States! BCHS is totally dependent on membership dues, donations, grants and fundraisers to help the animals. Bond County Humane Society was formed in Greenville, IL in 2003. Rachel and Dennis Hundsdorfer, along with a small group of concerned citizens, founded it with the intention of providing shelter for the stray and homeless animals in Greenville until they are released into responsible, loving homes.

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Montgomery County Animal Control

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American Brittany Rescue, Inc.

American Brittany Rescue, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1991 as a cooperative effort of Brittany owners, breeders, trainers, and fanciers who ABR believes have a responsibility not only for their own dogs and the dogs they produce, but for the breed as a whole. For 30 years, the organization of volunteers has worked to rescue Brittanys and place them in loving homes. Over the years, thousands of dogs have found hope and a forever home, thanks to our placement efforts. Nearly 9,000 dogs have been rescued and lovingly adopted into carefully selected households. Included in this number are dogs from nearly every state, Canada as well as Greece and Spain. This work is accomplished by an army of dedicated ABR volunteers. There are over 1,500 amazing, active volunteers located within all 50 states and across Canada. From the President and Board members to the volunteers and the all-important foster families, each one plays an important role.

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Riverbend Humane Society

Riverbend Human Society (RHS) is private, non-profit totally depending on your support. We are truly a no kill shelter, providing care, food, shelter and safety for dogs and cats in need. RHS believes each one deserves a chance to find a family regardless of age, size, personality quirks or “adoptability”. Humans may have failed them before, but we will NOT. There are currently 30+ cats and more dogs than we have kennels waiting for their forever homes. We are in dire need of pet parents! RHS has been saving lives and building families since 2006. We have one usable building on 4 acres near Route 109, south of Jerseyville. This building houses the dog kennels and the cattery. A second building is on site and used only for storage due to lack of heating, cooling and plumbing. RHS receives no federal and state funding. We rely on, and appreciate, the generosity of our adopters, staff, volunteers, community members and businesses to support their life-saving mission.

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City of Salem Animal Control

The City of Salem Animal Control Facility is located in Kell, IL. Citizens should call (618) 822-6696 for animal complaints, as well as to make an appointment to adopt or reclaim an animal. After hours you can call the Salem Police Department at 618-548-2232. If there is an emergency such as animal bites or vicious/dangerous animal, call 911.

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REGAP of Illinois, Inc.

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Animal Aid Humane Society

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Piatt County Animal Shelter

The Piatt County Animal Shelter (PCAS) is a 501c3 Not for Profit no-kill shelter, operating on donations to help educate the public about animal welfare issues and find homes for animals in need. We promote spay/neutering, vaccinating, and microchipping in our adoption and education programs. Foster families and volunteers help prepare animals for a new forever family and are vital in assessing an animal's personality for the perfect fit into the right home.

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St. Francis CARE

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Humane Society of Southern Illinois

The Humane Society of Southern Illinois | HSSI was founded in 1956. We are a very small 501c3, non-profit open access facility that accepts any animal that is brought to us by the public as well as functioning as the holding facility for all of Jackson County Animal Control. Our facility takes in approximately 3,000 animals yearly and we do the best we can to find homes for all of them. At our facility, we have a small Limited Access or No-Kill adoption program for cats, dogs, and small mammals. In December 2005, the Humane Society of Southern Illinois began working with an independent rescue coordinator to place adoptable animals in high-quality Limited Access programs in the northern part of the state that would otherwise be euthanized due to space. In January 2018, the shelter expanded our rescue network to other licensed 501c3 Limited Access shelters across the United States to continue reducing our overall euthanasia rate and saving lives. We currently have approximately 125 active Rescue Partners to date. To help reduce our communities pet overpopulation, the Humane Society of Southern Illinois provides vouchers for low-cost spay and neuter once a month through our Pennies for Pets program. This program is strictly donation-based and has helped provide low-cost alterations for over 8,000 animals since its start in 1997.

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Project Hope Animal Rescue

We're a foster based animal rescue with the overflow of animals kenneled in our facility.

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K9s4U Dog Rescue

K9s4U Dog Rescue is a non-profit dog rescue organization founded by a group of friends committed to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and dire situations and placing them into their FUREVER homes. We are a foster-home based rescue and rely on donations and fosters to help us in our mission to save as many dogs as we can. Thanks to our wonderful fosters and the donations we've received, we have saved the lives of more than 5,700 dogs since we began.

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River Valley Animal Rescue

River Valley Animal Rescue is a registered non-profit no-kill animal rescue and shelter located in Momence, Illinois. River Valley Animal Rescue has no paid employees and operates fully on proceeds from our resale shop and donations from the public. We offer a temporary home at our shelter to dogs, cats, birds and a variety of small animals until their "furever" home arrives. We are proud to say that we have placed hundreds of animals in permanent homes since 2012!

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MCP Rescue Pack

MCP Rescue is a Chicago based animal rescue that finds Forever Homes for the overlooked, abused, neglected, in need, at risk dogs (and cats). We believe every animal is an individual with their own idiosyncrasies, gifts, likes and dislikes, just like humans. MCP is the opposite of a revolving door type of Rescue model. We may not have the large numbers monthly but we have a return rate lower than 3% and we know where our dogs are and how they are. 85% of the dogs we bring into our Pack are considered true underdogs and harder to adopt, whether they be of Pitbull types dogs, XL breeds, bonded pairs, seniors, major medical, or hospice.

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Angel Dog Alliance

We are the Angel Dog (and Cat!) Alliance Our 501c3 rescues and rehomes dogs from the nation’s highest-kill shelters. We believe every dog deserves a chance at a happy, healthy life, and we’re committed to making that a reality. Our Story Founded by Teresa Ryan, Angel Dog Alliance emerged from a simple yet profound desire to make a difference. Witnessing the dire situation in high-kill shelters across the U.S., Teresa felt a deep calling to act. In 2023, she transformed her passion into purpose, establishing Angel Dog Alliance. Teresa’s journey began with a single act of rescue, but it quickly grew into a nationwide movement. Her vision was clear: no dog should face euthanasia simply due to overcrowded shelters. What We Do • Rescue Missions: We identify and rescue dogs at the highest risk in overcrowded shelters. • Funding and Support: Through fundraising and donations, we provide financial support for the rescue and care of these dogs. • Collaborations: We partner with rescue organizations and shelters nationwide to ensure a safe haven for rescued dogs.

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McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center

McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center (MCAC) is the veterinary public health division of the McHenry County Department of Health. MCAC’s Animal Control Officers provide code enforcement of McHenry County’s Animal Control Ordinance Article XVII. Effective animal control activities protect people and pets. Community outreach services include education on dog bite prevention, humane care for animals, and pet adoptions. MCAC houses stray animals for the county, and provides dog licensing. Animal Control Officers respond to citizen complaints about violations of Article XVII. Each year, MCAC conducts thousands of investigations, ranging from minor code violations to felony animal cruelty. When possible, voluntary compliance is sought through educating owners about animal care responsibilities. If compliance is not obtained, MCAC officers have the ability to issue tickets for violations of Article XVII. Officers also pick up stray, sick and injured animals.

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As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois

As Good as Gold – Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois is a membership-based, volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. History In May 2003, 13 dedicated golden retriever families gathered in a Wheaton, Illinois living room to discuss the need for a golden retriever rescue in the Chicago area. They founded As Good as Gold as a result of that meeting, to help golden retrievers, golden mixes, and (occasionally) dogs with golden spirits. Once the founders had organized the rescue, it did not take long for the first dog to arrive. In late May 2003, they were contacted by a vet’s office about a beautiful four-year-old boy named Ranier, and the need for golden retriever rescue services has not stopped since then. From that small beginning in 2003, As Good as Gold has rescued more than 3,602 dogs and grown to over 853 members. Since 2003, approximately 160 dogs have been rescued each year, with investment in each dog’s medical well being averaging $1,503. Our first 20 years have been very rewarding, most of all for the dogs that we have helped find their forever homes! We would not have accomplished everything that we did without our members, adoptive families, donors, and supporters. We look forward to helping our beloved goldens for many years to come and thank our community for their continued support in this mission.

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Deeby's Senior Chihuahua Rescue

We are a 501(c) licensed Rescue that is 100% volunteer and foster based. We welcome all small breeds of all ages. However, we focus on special needs, medical, senior, and hospice dogs. Especially, but not limited to, Chihuahuas. Our rescue was named after the dog who started this passion, our beloved Chihuahua, Deeby. He was small, but mighty, and like all dogs left this world far too soon. We continue to fulfill our rescue mission in his honor.

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Humane Society of Central Illinois

We’re a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare organization, and we’ve been serving the Bloomington-Normal community and surrounding areas since 1984. We care for, house, and provide adoption services for animals who are looking for their forever homes. We help over 1,000 animals annually due to the support of individual donors and volunteers who dedicate countless hours to support our mission.

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Serendipittys Sanctuary of Hope

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Humane Society of Logan County

Our History The Humane Society of Logan County is a shelter for homeless animals in Logan County, Illinois. In April 2006 the HSLC was chartered as a not-for-profit (501c3) organization and operated as a foster-based shelter. In May 2011, through a very generous gift of 2.5 acres of land and community support, we had our groundbreaking. In September 2011, our physical shelter opened and continues to make strides in animal welfare every day. That same community support not only opened our doors but also keeps us going. HSLC is supported by a board of directors, an amazing team of dedicated volunteers, and one part-time animal care coordinator. As a not-for-profit animal welfare organization, HSLC does not receive federal, state, or local tax dollars. In addition to nominal adoption fees, HSLC relies heavily on donations from individuals and corporations who also have a commitment to animal welfare, and fundraising activities. The HSLC is grateful for the community support and volunteers who dedicate countless hours each year. Through our adoptions, food pantry, veterinary assistance program, and partnership with APL for a low-cost spay/neuter program, we are fortunate to make a difference in the lives of animals and families in Logan County.

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Stray Animal Midway Shelter

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Pike County Animal Shelter

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Livingston County Humane Society

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Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc

Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc. is an animal rescue and shelter based out of Quincy, Illinois. Homeward Bound Waggin works with animal welfare groups and individuals across the country to save companion animal lives. We are a 501(c)3 federally recognized organization and all donations are tax deductible. Our services are made possible by generous donors like you.

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Quincy Humane Society

History The Quincy Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded on July 20th, 1880 and is one of the oldest continually operating humane organizations in the United States. In 1883 the name changed to the Quincy Humane Society In 1896 the first office was established at 411 Hampshire. The Quincy Humane Society paid the animal welfare officer until the 1950’s when the city suggested they take it over to provide benefits. The Quincy Humane Society did not begin sheltering homeless animals until 1939 at the 3100 State location. A few years later, QHS began assisting the city of Quincy with animal control problems and animals began to be sheltered at the Rt. 57 location. By 1980, one hundred years after establishing the organization, the Quincy Humane Society took over the Quincy Animal Control contract. Any stray found in Quincy was brought to the shelter, along with animals that were surrendered by their owners. An off-site adoption facility was opened at 918 State in 1999. It was made possible by Fred Nothold and Quincy Fire Equipment. This facility was closed in 2003. In 2002, when the animal control contract was up, the Quincy Humane Society decided to not bid and become a privately funded, no-kill shelter. We no longer receive any money from the city, state or federal governments. We must ask for donations, write grant proposals, and fundraise in order to keep the shelter open. This also means that we are able to only take in animals when we have space for them – we no longer have to euthanize adoptable animals for space reasons. At this time, the board decided that we needed to reallocate our resources and focus on preventative programs to assist a wider range of clients. By focusing on reducing populations through proactive programs that would have the longest lasting effect and result in a No Kill community. Resources were freed up for not only spay and neuter, but humane education and other program development. In 2008, after ten years of raising money, QHS moved into its brand new $1.042 million facility at 1705 North 36th Street.

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Happy Tails Animal Shelter

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 homes. We promote pet adoption and humane education. Happy Tails is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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CARE for PETS

C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. is committed to raising funds to benefit the pets in underserved areas of Winnebago County. Funds directly support pet retention efforts, health and vaccine clinics and spay / neuter programming. With your support, we can provide community programs to keep pets in their loving homes and decrease the number entering the shelter. The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated

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PAWS Humane Society of Rockford, Illinois

PAWS Humane Society of Rockford, Illinois was founded in 1988 as a spay/neuter assistance operation. It has grown into a full-service humane society, even reaching the public-school systems to educate future animal owners. PAWS Shelter In 2016, we opened the first enclosure-based shelter in the Rockford area called the Sonal Puri Family Animal Rescue, located at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive. This facility was donated by First Midwest Group Founder and President Sunil Puri as a tribute to his family member Sonal, an animal lover. This location houses available felines for adoption as they lounge in large enclosures or run around one of the two large community rooms. Our adoptable dogs are in foster homes, joining us on select weekends for adoption events, or for meet and greets with pre-approved adoption applicants.

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Randolph County Humane Society

Randolph County Humane Society is a 501(c) 3 private, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare and care of homeless, abandoned or neglected animals in Randolph County. We provide shelter, food and medical care to the many animals each year that come through our doors. We are a limited space shelter, and will do our best to get your animals placed or put onto a transport to another no-kill facility, but we ask for your patience while we do so. We shelter and provide care to every animal in need that comes through the doors of our Animal Control officers or that come directly thru the doors of the Randolph County Humane Society. Beyond the basics, every animal receives compassionate care from our staff and volunteers while they are waiting to be united with their families while in animal control or on their way to finding a new home. Warm blankets, toys and treats, and socializing are all a part of the day-to-day duties that Randolph County Humane Society gives the animals each and every day. The Randolph County Humane Society main objective is to serve as a safe haven for homeless and neglected pets and act as a resource to the community. By educating the public about issues pertaining to animals, we feel that we can work towards the elimination of overpopulation of dogs and cats and teach the owners to be responsible pet owners. At the same time, we hope to facilitate adoption of pets into good homes so that we can allow more unwanted animals to find a temporary home with us while they wait for the forever home that will give them a lifetime of love a care.

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Sangamon County Animal Control Center

Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all people and animals in our community through enforcement of state and local laws, providing compassionate care for every animal regardless of its temperament or condition, and reducing the number of animals without homes.

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Animal Protective League

For over 60 years, the Animal Protective League has been the voice for animals in Springfield and Sangamon County. APL operates a limited admission animal shelter and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic along with comprehensive animal-welfare programs. APL is a private, not-for-profit organization and operates primarily by donations. ​APL's limited admission animal shelter prioritizes intake by sick, injured, abused and abandoned dogs and cats. APL strives to match animals with carefully screened, loving, permanent owners. All animals leave our shelter spayed or neutered, microchipped, and with all age appropriate vaccinations. Over 2000 deserving dogs and cats are placed in homes every year! APL also has an active group of foster families who provide interim homes until space is available at our shelter. APL's Spay/neuter clinic performs 10,000 spay/neuter surgeries every year. In addition to the public, we work with a dozen other animal shelters, animal control agencies and animal welfare groups in and around Sangamon County to provide affordable surgeries to shelter pets.

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Moultrie County Animal Control

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A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation in Wheaton, Illinois

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), no-kill humane society based in Wheaton, IL (the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois). Our family of volunteers is dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and caring for homeless dogs and orphan cats while we find them their forever homes. We promote spay/neuter programs to help reduce pet overpopulation and work within communities throughout Illinois to assist and educate the public about responsible pet ownership. You can choose from our pets to adopt a dog or adopt a cat. We do not house pets in a physical location like some animal shelters, but we do have many cats and kittens for adoption and dogs and puppies for adoption. We conduct cat and dog adoption events primarily in DuPage County, IL including Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Lisle, Darien, Lombard, and Naperville.

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