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Shelters & Rescues in Illinois

We’ve assessed 55 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

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22 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Animal Care League

Oak ParkGOLDAnimal Care League is committed to providing shelter, medical care, and comfort to animals in need; reducing animal overpopulation; and acting as a community resource, thus promoting the human/animal

Chicago Animal Care and Control

ChicagoGOLDChicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is committed to ensuring the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education, and animal law enforcement. As Chicago's only open-admission, m

Harmony House for Cats

ChicagoGOLDAnimal Protective Association's Harmony House for Cats is a cageless, no-kill shelter, dedicated to rescuing and placing injured and abandoned cats.

One Tail at a Time

ChicagoGOLDOur Mission One Tail at a Time is dedicated to ending pet homelessness by making pet ownership a joyful and accessible experience for all. We work to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, place th

PAWS Chicago

GOLD- To build No Kill communities – starting with a No Kill Chicago – that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. - To end the overpopulation of homeless animals through solutions, practices an

Second City Canine Rescue

PalatineGOLDRescuing Responsibly for a Brighter Future Second City Canine Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless animals and placing them into permanent, loving homes. We believe in Rescuing Responsibly, ensuri

South Suburban Humane Society

MattesonGOLDThe Mission of the South Suburban Humane Society is to protect and promote the well being of pets and their people in our community and beyond.

The Anti-Cruelty Society

ChicagoGOLDAnti-Cruelty's mission is to build a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together. Our vision is to build a humane Chicago for pets and people. Together with the values of inclu

Tails Humane Society

DeKalbGOLDOur Mission The Tails mission is to build a compassionate community through the care of companion animals. We are committed to this mission and we work to achieve these goals Rescue and Adopt

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter

NapervilleGOLDA Second Chance for Every Pet At A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, we are dedicated to rescue, compassionate care, and uniting pets with loving families. We believe every animal deserves a chance—not just to su

DuPage County Animal Control

WheatonGOLDWelcome to DuPage County Animal Control (DCAS), where our mission is to provide compassionate care and safe shelter for all domestic animals in need. As DuPage County's only open-admission shelter, we

Hinsdale Humane Society

HinsdaleGOLDOur Mission At the Hinsdale Humane Society, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of animals and the people who care for them. Through innovative programs, community education, and compassionate

Grundy County Animal Control

Anderson Animal Shelter

South ElginGOLDA Legacy of Compassion For more than sixty years, Anderson Humane has been dedicated to championing the welfare of animals and improving lives through mutually beneficial human-animal connections. Our

Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter

DeerfieldGOLDTo take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care

Save-A-Pet

GrayslakeGOLDSave-A-Pet is a true no-kill rescue. We do not temperament test our dogs and cats, nor do we discriminate against age, health, or any breeds. We operate under the mantra of "Help, Heal, Home." We will

Macon County Animal Control and Care Center

Metro East Humane Society

EdwardsvilleGOLDOur Mission The mission of the Metro East Humane Society is to improve animal welfare in the St. Louis Metro East by providing quality animal services, including adoption, advocacy, and preventative i

Animal House Shelter, Inc.

HuntleyGOLDAnimal House Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)3, no kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats. Founded in June 2002, AHS takes in and cares for abused, neglected and abandoned animals — especially t

Belleville Area Humane Society

BellevilleGOLDThe Belleville Area Humane Society improves the lives of animals in our community through adoption, humane education, and community outreach.

Vermillion County Department of Animal Regulation

DanvilleGOLDOur Mission The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals in need while working to ensure a safe, healthy future for every pet in our community. We belie

Joliet Township Animal Control

JolietGOLDOur Mission Joliet Township Animal Control is dedicated to promoting and protecting public safety through compassionate education and professional animal care. We strive to provide high-quality shelte

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Bond

1 organization

Bond County Humane Society
GreenvilleBRONZEBond County Humane Society (BCHS) was formed in 2003 by Rachel & Dennis Hundsdorfer and a small group of concerned citizens. The mission is to provide temporary housing to stray, unwanted and neglect

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Champaign

1 organization

Champaign County Animal Control
UrbanaSILVEROur Mission At Champaign County Animal Control, we are dedicated to serving our community by providing professional animal control services and fostering a safe environment for the animals in our care

Clinton

1 organization

Clinton County Humane Society
BreeseBRONZEThe Clinton County Humane Society (CCHS) is committed to preventing cruelty and improving the lives of our animal citizens. Our mission is to foster an atmosphere of communication and collaboration

Cook

11 organizations

Animal Care League
Oak ParkGOLDAnimal Care League is committed to providing shelter, medical care, and comfort to animals in need; reducing animal overpopulation; and acting as a community resource, thus promoting the human/animal
Chicago Animal Care and Control
ChicagoGOLDChicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is committed to ensuring the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education, and animal law enforcement. As Chicago's only open-admission, m
Harmony House for Cats
ChicagoGOLDAnimal Protective Association's Harmony House for Cats is a cageless, no-kill shelter, dedicated to rescuing and placing injured and abandoned cats.
One Tail at a Time
ChicagoGOLDOur Mission One Tail at a Time is dedicated to ending pet homelessness by making pet ownership a joyful and accessible experience for all. We work to rescue animals from overcrowded shelters, place th
PAWS Chicago
GOLD- To build No Kill communities – starting with a No Kill Chicago – that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. - To end the overpopulation of homeless animals through solutions, practices an
Second City Canine Rescue
PalatineGOLDRescuing Responsibly for a Brighter Future Second City Canine Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless animals and placing them into permanent, loving homes. We believe in Rescuing Responsibly, ensuri
South Suburban Humane Society
MattesonGOLDThe Mission of the South Suburban Humane Society is to protect and promote the well being of pets and their people in our community and beyond.
The Anti-Cruelty Society
ChicagoGOLDAnti-Cruelty's mission is to build a healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together. Our vision is to build a humane Chicago for pets and people. Together with the values of inclu
Felines & Canines
ChicagoSILVER
Perfectly Posh Paws
Mt ProspectBRONZEThe mission of Perfectly Posh Paws is to save the dogs that have been left in shelters, the lonely, the homeless, the strays, the neglected or the one that have been rejected. Our goal is to help th
County Line Pet Hospital
StegerCLINICWe are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients / adoptions. County Line Pet Hospital strives to offer ex

Crawford

1 organization

Crawford County Humane Society
RobinsonBRONZEOur Mission The Crawford County Humane Society is dedicated to serving the animals and residents of Robinson, Illinois. We strive to provide a supportive environment for every animal that comes throug

DeKalb

1 organization

Tails Humane Society
DeKalbGOLDOur Mission The Tails mission is to build a compassionate community through the care of companion animals. We are committed to this mission and we work to achieve these goals Rescue and Adopt

DuPage

6 organizations

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter
NapervilleGOLDA Second Chance for Every Pet At A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, we are dedicated to rescue, compassionate care, and uniting pets with loving families. We believe every animal deserves a chance—not just to su
DuPage County Animal Control
WheatonGOLDWelcome to DuPage County Animal Control (DCAS), where our mission is to provide compassionate care and safe shelter for all domestic animals in need. As DuPage County's only open-admission shelter, we
Hinsdale Humane Society
HinsdaleGOLDOur Mission At the Hinsdale Humane Society, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of animals and the people who care for them. Through innovative programs, community education, and compassionate
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)
WheatonSILVERA.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), no-kill humane society based in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Our family of volunteers is dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and
Feral Fixers, NFP
LombardSILVERFeral Fixers is dedicated to the Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR) of feral cats within DuPage County, IL. As part of our mission, we also rescue friendly cats and kittens that have been abandoned outside.
Naperville Area Humane Society
NapervilleSILVERTo promote the humane treatment of companion animals and create lasting human-animal bonds.

Effingham

2 organizations

Effingham Co. Humane Society
EffinghamSILVERThe goal of the Effingham County Humane Society is to reduce animal suffering in our county through educating and promoting responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering pets, appropriate pet
Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary
EffinghamBRONZEEffingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS) is a fully foster-based, donation-based, and volunteer-run 501(c)3 organization with three areas of focus: Foster & Adopt, Spay & Neuter, and Charitable/Critic

Grundy

2 organizations

Grundy County Animal Control
MorrisGOLD
Just Animals Shelter
MazonBRONZEHere at Just Animals, we are a no-kill; non profit animal shelter run by a group of highly dedicated staff. All of our funding comes from donations. fund raisers, and our mobile vaccination clinic. Ea

Henry

1 organization

Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo
GeneseoSILVERWe're a non-profit, no kill animal shelter in Geneseo, Illinois dedicated to providing quality care for animals while we help them find their forever homes! ?

Iroquois

1 organization

Iroquois County Animal Rescue
IroquoisBRONZEIroquois County Animal Rescue was initially created in 2008 in response to the many domestic animals who were left displaced by the floods of January and February 2008 in Watseka, IL. Well, since then

Kane

1 organization

Anderson Animal Shelter
South ElginGOLDA Legacy of Compassion For more than sixty years, Anderson Humane has been dedicated to championing the welfare of animals and improving lives through mutually beneficial human-animal connections. Our

Kankakee

2 organizations

River Valley Animal Rescue
MomenceSILVERA Heart for Every Animal Our mission is to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and provide a safe, temporary haven for the homeless, abused, and neglected animals of the Kankakee Area. We believe every co
Sunrise Center Animal Rescue
KankakeeBRONZEOur Mission Sunrise Center Animal Rescue is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need, with a special focus on vulnerable and at-risk cats. Every rescue is a meaningful step

Lake

2 organizations

Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter
DeerfieldGOLDTo take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care
Save-A-Pet
GrayslakeGOLDSave-A-Pet is a true no-kill rescue. We do not temperament test our dogs and cats, nor do we discriminate against age, health, or any breeds. We operate under the mantra of "Help, Heal, Home." We will

LaSalle

2 organizations

Illinois Valley Animal Rescue
La SalleBRONZEOur Mission Illinois Valley Animal Rescue is dedicated to connecting wonderful pets with loving forever homes. We believe that every dog and cat deserves a bright future filled with companionship and
PET PROJECT INC.
MarseillesBRONZEOur Mission Pet Project Inc. is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, providing a safe haven while we work to secure permanent, loving homes for every dog and cat in our care. We are committed

Livingston

1 organization

Livingston County Humane Society
PontiacSILVEROur Mission The Livingston County Humane Society (LCHS) is dedicated to placing each animal that comes into our care into a good, loving home. We are committed to promoting responsible pet care and en

Macon

2 organizations

Macon County Animal Control and Care Center
DecaturGOLD
Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County
DecaturBRONZETo provide relief of suffering animals, to prevent cruelty to animals, to assist in the placement of animals, to promote spaying and neutering and providing education to the community for the humane t

Macoupin

1 organization

Benld Adopt-A-Pet
BenldBRONZEAt Macoupin County Adopt-A-Pet, a no-kill animal shelter, our mission is to provide a safe haven for homeless animals. We are committed to nurturing the well being of each resident animal, promoting

Madison

2 organizations

Metro East Humane Society
EdwardsvilleGOLDOur Mission The mission of the Metro East Humane Society is to improve animal welfare in the St. Louis Metro East by providing quality animal services, including adoption, advocacy, and preventative i
Partners For Pets
St JacobSILVEROur Mission Partners For Pets Humane Society is dedicated to ending the suffering, abandonment, and euthanasia of companion animals by supporting animal control facilities and community pet owners. We

Marshall

1 organization

The A.R.K. Humane Society LTD.
LaconBRONZEWelcome to The A.R.K. Humane Society LTD., a compassionate no-kill animal shelter located in Lacon, Illinois. For over 20 years, we have dedicated ourselves to finding loving forever homes for cats an

McHenry

2 organizations

Animal House Shelter, Inc.
HuntleyGOLDAnimal House Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)3, no kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats. Founded in June 2002, AHS takes in and cares for abused, neglected and abandoned animals — especially t
Purrfect Cat Rescue
Crystal LakeBRONZEAs animal lovers, we have dreamt of creating a non-for-profit rescue 501(c)3 organization in which we could place cats into forever homes with the utmost loving families. Our mission is simple: res

McLean

2 organizations

Wish Bone Canine Rescue
NormalSILVERseveral people broke off from a local rescue that had become, in our opinion, too much about prestige and money. They also weren't doing a good job in caring for the pets physically and mentally. We w
Pet Central Helps!
NormalBRONZEPet Central Helps! believes that pets and people belong together; that financial circumstances alone are not reliable indicators of the capacity to love and care for a companion animal. We work to kee

Monroe

1 organization

Helping Strays of Monroe County
ColumbiaSILVERWe promote the humane care of all abandoned and stray animals in our community. We are a no-kill shelter. All of our pets leave the shelter for their forever homes micro-chipped, up to date on vacci

Peoria

1 organization

Stray Animal Midway Shelter
Hanna CityBRONZEOur Mission SAMS (Stray Animal Midway Shelter) is dedicated to reducing the number of euthanized animals in Central Illinois, one adoption at a time. We believe in providing every animal that walks th

Rock Island

1 organization

Quad City Animal Welfare Center
MilanSILVERThe mission of the QCAWC is to operate a no kill animal shelter for homeless animals, to offer a spay and neuter program to our community, and to provide humane education.

St. Clair

1 organization

Belleville Area Humane Society
BellevilleGOLDThe Belleville Area Humane Society improves the lives of animals in our community through adoption, humane education, and community outreach.

Vermilion

2 organizations

Vermillion County Department of Animal Regulation
DanvilleGOLDOur Mission The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing compassionate care for animals in need while working to ensure a safe, healthy future for every pet in our community. We belie
C.A.R.A (Citizens for Animal Rescue and Adoption)
TiltonBRONZEC.A.R.A. is a 501(c)3 non-for-profit, No Kill animal shelter and rescue for homeless, injured/neglected or surrendered animals. Through community donations we are able to provide high quality care and

Will

3 organizations

Joliet Township Animal Control
JolietGOLDOur Mission Joliet Township Animal Control is dedicated to promoting and protecting public safety through compassionate education and professional animal care. We strive to provide high-quality shelte
All Herding Breed Dog Rescue
JolietBRONZEWe are an all-volunteer-based, 501 C (3), state-licensed, non-for-profit dog rescue in Joliet, IL, specializing in herding breed dogs that we pull from high-kill and local shelters. Our goal is to re-
Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue
JolietBRONZEWe are a non-profit not supported by government funding but by our loyal supporters who join us in the fight to end homelessness and abuse among the voiceless. Your support helps us tremendously in p