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Harmony House for Cats

Chicago, IL

Harmony House for Cats is a cageless no-kill adoption center for cats and kittens in Chicago, IL. Submit an application and schedule a time to visit!

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Heartland Animal Shelter

Wheeling, IL

Heartland Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing life-saving care to vulnerable dogs and cats until finding them permanent, loving homes. Through progressive programs, outreach, and collaborative partnerships, they work to keep companion animals with their families.

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Henry County Humane Society – Kewanee Chapter

Kewanee, IL

A no-kill animal shelter and 501(c)(3) charity organization dedicated to matching dogs and cats with suitable families and providing community support for animals in need.

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Hyde Park Cats

Home-based / foster network — serves the Chicago, IL area

An all-volunteer 501(c)(3) rescue helping cats in and around Chicago's Hyde Park since 2008, offering adoption, fostering, and TNR services.

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Naperville Area Humane Society

Naperville, IL

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit limited admission animal shelter serving the western suburbs of Chicago, dedicated to promoting humane treatment of companion animals and creating lasting human-animal bonds through adoption, foster care, and owner surrenders.

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PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving)

Anna, IL

A not-for-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization in Union County, Illinois that rescues homeless and unwanted dogs and cats and makes them available for adoption, funded by community donations and fundraisers.

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Red Door Animal Shelter

Chicago, IL

Red Door Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill shelter committed to helping animals in need, with a primary focus on cats, dogs, and rabbits.

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Renko Animal Shelter

Home-based / foster network — serves the Plainfield, IL area

We are an all volunteer 501c3 nonprofit. We strive to help the homeless animal population in our local communities, as well as assist people who may not have the means to vet their animals. We are a group of animal lovers trying to make a positive impact.

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Spay and Stay

Home-based / foster network — serves the Grayslake, IL area

A 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to humanely controlling the feral cat population in Lake County, Illinois through trap-neuter-return (TNR) services. Since 2002, they have sterilized and vaccinated over 30,000 cats while providing colony care, adoption placement, and barn cat placement.

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Tails Together Co

Evanston, IL

Tails Together strengthens animal welfare in Chicago and the North Shore by connecting animals, organizations, and communities through collaboration, compassionate care, and accessible education. They work as both a rescue organization and support partner alongside Chicago Animal Care and Control an

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The Anti-Cruelty Society

Chicago, IL

The Anti-Cruelty Society is a private, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit shelter and rescue organization in Chicago dedicated to providing care, adoption services, foster programs, and community support for animals in need.

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The Kitty Squad

Shorewood, IL

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization dedicated to rescuing homeless cats across the Chicago suburbs and combating overpopulation through foster-based adoption and community support. Operated entirely by volunteers and 100% donation-driven.

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