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A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

Wheaton, IL

A.R.F. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), no-kill humane society dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and rehoming dogs and cats throughout Illinois. The organization promotes spay/neuter programs and responsible pet ownership while conducting adoption events primarily in the western suburbs of Chicago.

No-killOffers fostering501(c)(3)
Foster network

Animal Education and Rescue

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

A foster-based 501(c)(3) organization committed to rescue, education, and therapy for animals and people. All work is conducted through donations and volunteers, with no physical shelter facility.

Offers fostering501(c)(3)
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CATsNAP

Champaign, IL

CATsNAP (Champaign Area Trap Spay Neuter and Adoption Program) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing quality care and finding forever homes for cats through adoption, foster programs, and community support.

Cats onlyNo-killSpecial-needs cats
TNR

Fixin' Feral Felines

DeKalb, IL

A group of concerned individuals from DeKalb, Illinois dedicated to controlling the feral cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services. Since 2004, they have trapped and spayed/neutered thousands of feral cats and kittens.

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Shelter

PAWS Chicago

Chicago, IL

PAWS Chicago is a No Kill animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming homeless dogs and cats through adoption, spay/neuter services, foster programs, and community engagement initiatives.

No-killOffers fostering501(c)(3)
TNR

Pawsitively Feral

Oak Brook, IL

We are a 501c3 organization that focuses on TNR, decreasing the population of free roaming cats, and keeping the cats healthier. We help adopt out kittens from those colonies of cats.

Cats only501(c)(3)
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Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc.

Lake County, IL

A 501(c)(3) rescue specializing in behavioral training and rehabilitation of dogs and cats, following their four guidelines: Rescue, Rehab, Retrain, and Rehome. The organization is run by certified trainers who give animals a second chance at life.

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Shelter

Tree House Humane Society

Chicago, IL

A 501(c)(3) Chicago-based shelter dedicated to ensuring every cat thrives through adoption, TNR, and community veterinary care since 1971.

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Shelter

Animal House Shelter, Inc.

Huntley, IL

Animal 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 those scheduled for euthanasia at other shelters. Once rehabilitated and ready, they are carefully m

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Sanctuary

CatVando

Maywood, IL

An all-volunteer 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving feline lives through TNR programs, hospice care for terminally ill cats, sanctuary for unadoptable cats, and adoption services for socialized cats ready for homes.

Cats onlyNo-killSpecial-needs cats
Foster network

Chicago Cat Rescue

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

Chicago Cat Rescue is dedicated to helping homeless cats and kittens via rescue, adoption, and education. All animals are cared for in private foster homes until they find their forever homes.

Offers fostering501(c)(3)
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Friends of CACC

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

FCACC is a nonprofit organization committed exclusively to helping save the lives of animals in custody of Chicago Animal Care and Control, providing foster care, veterinary support, and adoption services to over 23,000 animals annually.

Offers fostering501(c)(3)

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