Illinois Animal Shelters

440 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary Inc

    Elgin, IL 60123
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    a Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Incorporated
    3149 Dundee Road, Suite 229
    Northbrook, IL 60062-2402

    Located in Cook County

    847-509-1026
    Details
    Ace Animal Control
    34W708 Seminary Rd
    Saint Charles, IL 60174

    Located in Kane County

    (630) 620-9888
    Details
    Action for Animals
    P.O. Box 111
    Metropolis, IL 62960

    Located in Massac County

    618-524-4259
    Details
    Addison Animal Control
    131 W Lake Street
    Addison, IL 60101

    Located in DuPage County

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    Adopt a Pet
    P.O. Box 2102
    Northbrook, IL 60065

    Located in Cook County

    847-673-8999
    Details
    Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.
    Po Box 408
    Mt Prospect, IL 60056

    Located in Cook County

    847-870-8999
    Details
    Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.
    Po Box 408
    Mt Prospect, IL 60056

    Located in Cook County

    847-870-8999
    Details
    Akita Club of Illini Valley-Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    8624 Newburg Road
    Rockford, IL 61108

    Located in Winnebago County

    815-332-4167
    Details
    All Herding Breed Dog Rescue of Illinois
    Rescue Organization

    Joliet, IL 60432
    Details
    All Life Is Valuable, NFP

    Chicago, IL 60643
    (773) 732-2266
    Details
    Alton Animal Control
    2 Emma Kaus Lane
    Alton, IL 62002

    Located in Madison County

    618-463-3553
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Illinois

    View all Illinois animal shelter and rescue organizations in your area. Adopt a pet in need of a permanent loving and caring home today. There are so many animals living in the 440 shelters, rescues, and foster homes in Illinois. Find a furry new friend in Illinois and give these dogs and cats the love and care they need.

    Each shelter has its own application process for adopting a pet in Illinois. Some require background checks and home checks to make sure the pet is suitable for its adopted family.

    Most shelters and rescues in Illinois have dogs and cats for adoption. The breeds and ages can vary as all sorts of dogs and cats need a loving home.

    The cost can vary for adoption in Illinois shelters. Most adoptions require an adoption fee and payment for the pet's shots before you can take your new furry friend home.

    Illinois needs volunteers on a regular basis. Contact a local animal shelter in Illinois directly by phone or email and ask if any volunteers are needed.
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