A Heart for Animals, Inc.
Po Box 986 Huntley, Illinois 60142About this shelter
A Heart for Animals, Inc. in Huntley, IL
A Heart for Animals, Inc. is an animal shelter located in Huntley, Illinois, within McHenry County, where 15 other animal shelters and rescues also operate; it sits about 30 miles south of Aurora, IL. It is a foster-based rescue that pulls cats and dogs from kill shelters to give them a second chance at life, and since 2012 it has saved over 1,000 animals. The organization takes in pets with special medical needs and senior animals, providing veterinary care and rehabilitation before placing them in forever homes. Its work is funded largely through donations that cover the costly medical treatment many of its rescued animals require.
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Adopting from A Heart for Animals, Inc.
Adoption process
Applicants complete an online or printable adoption application, which is reviewed along with reference, landlord, and veterinarian checks; if approved, an interview and a meeting with the foster home and family (including current dogs) is arranged, followed by signing adoption papers, paying the adoption fee, and signing an adoption policy document.
- Service area
- Huntley, Illinois area
- County
- McHenry County
- Animals served
- Dogs & Cats
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