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The Best Illinois Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Illinois. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

    Dark Horse Dogs, NFP
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    chicagoIllinoisUS
    This rescue pulls animals straight from our most dire shelter environment, CACC, and has a focus on helping local Chicago doggos find their best forever homes. This rescue works their tails off to provide all the resources fosters and volunteers could ever need, to try to make rescuing accesible to anyone that can help!
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    Dark Horse Dogs, NFP

    #39 in United States, #1 in Illinois, #1 in Chicago

    Chicago

    An all breed foster based rescue saving dogs from our local open access shelters.

    "This rescue pulls animals straight from our most dire shelter environment, CACC, and has a focus on helping local Chicago..."

    nicole b.

    Volunteer / foster

    "Dark Horse Dogs takes the “unadoptable” pitbulls, often ill and long term at Chicago Animal Control. My foster was a..."

    rebecca m.

    Volunteer / foster


  • Chicago Canine Rescue
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    5272 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60630
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    CCR is a great facility that cares so much for their animals. They take time to do thorough vetting of adopters. You can feel the love the staff has for all the animals in their care.
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    Chicago Canine Rescue

    #55 in United States, #2 in Illinois, #2 in Chicago

    Chicago

    CCR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. CCR has saved the lives of over 8,000 dogs while also finding their forever homes! Traditionally, these animals were automatically euthanized at area shelters. However, today, Chicago Canine Rescue exists to give many of these animals a second chance, too! CCR assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in our city ‚the dogs that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, too injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters. We are committed to each dog who comes into our care and won't stop providing for them we find their perfect family! Though we are just one of many rescues in Chicago, our dogs are one in a million and we are committed to leaving no dog behind!

    "CCR is a great facility that cares so much for their animals. They take time to do thorough vetting of..."

    amy w.

    Adoptee

    "I adopted both my dogs from CCR. CCR is committed to leaving no dog behind and providing them the immediate..."

    jean t.

    Adoptee, Supporter


  • Community Animal Rescue Effort
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    4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    C.A.R.E puts animals well being first. All dogs and cats receive loving care from volunteers and staff. If I wanted to adopt a pet, I’d always consider C.A.R.E. first.
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    Community Animal Rescue Effort

    #78 in United States, #3 in Illinois, #3 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Since 1987, Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.‚Ñ¢) has been promoting adoptions and care for cats and dogs. C.A.R.E. is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our Adoption Center opened in the Summer of 2018 and is located north of Chicago at 4927 Main Street in Skokie, IL. C.A.R.E. offers a combined adoption center and foster home model to better serve the needs of homeless animals as well as potential adopters and the community. C.A.R.E. is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture (License 14383). Our Philosophy

    "C.A.R.E puts animals well being first. All dogs and cats receive loving care from volunteers and staff. If I wanted..."

    marjorie g.

    Volunteer / foster

    "Caring, responsible, safe haven"

    debbie h.

    Adoptee


  • Project Hope Animal Rescue
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    137-141 E. Higgins Rd. Gilberts, Illinois
    napervilleIllinoisUS
    Project Hope is a wonderful organization. They rescue code red dogs and animals that no one wants.
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    Project Hope Animal Rescue

    #80 in United States, #4 in Illinois, #1 in Naperville

    Naperville

    We're a foster based animal rescue with the overflow of animals kenneled in our facility.

    "Project Hope is a wonderful organization. They rescue code red dogs and animals that no one wants."

    cindy k.

    Volunteer / foster

    "Love this rescue, fostering for them, and believing in their mission!!"

    jackleen s.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan


  • One Tail at a Time
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    2144 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60614
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    One Tail at a Time is the best rescue in Illinois because they not only support animals in need, but also the people who love them - because it isn't rescue if they already have a home.
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    One Tail at a Time

    #80 in United States, #4 in Illinois, #4 in Chicago

    Chicago

    One Tail at a Time began in 2008 as a small grassroots effort and has since evolved into a pillar of Chicago's animal welfare community. As of 2024, One Tail at a Time has rescued more than 11,300 animals, hosts a bustling pet adoption and foster program, community outreach initiatives in partnership with top human service organizations in our city, and leads the Chicagoland Rescue Intervention & Support Program, a local rescue coalition that is the only operating shelter diversion program at Chicago's largest intake shelter.

    "One Tail at a Time is the best rescue in Illinois because they not only support animals in need, but..."

    stephanie c.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Staff member, Supporter

    "OTAT is a great high volume rescue that is supportive to their volunteers, fosters, adopters, community and most importantly the..."

    susan f.

    Volunteer / foster


  • Evanston Animal Shelter
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    PO Box 6002 Evanston, IL 60204
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    This is one of the best shelters in the Evanston area. I volunteer at this location and I see the dedication they make to save any and all dogs/cats that come in either as a stray or a surrender. The love and compassions is there which make this such a wonderful place to volunteer, especially getting to see all of the dogs. I was even fortunate enough to adopt my lovely Mickey. Evanston animal shelter is the best!
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    Evanston Animal Shelter

    #91 in United States, #5 in Illinois, #5 in Chicago

    Chicago

    We give companion animals the best chance at the life they deserve through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption and community support that keeps pets with the people who love them.

    "This is one of the best shelters in the Evanston area. I volunteer at this location and I see the..."

    jessica g.

    Volunteer / foster

    "EAS does amazing work! They not only take in all dogs from the local community, but they also provide social..."

    lauren p.

    Volunteer / foster


  • Quad City Animal Welfare Center
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    724 West Second Avenue, Milan, IL 61264
    IllinoisUS
    This really is the greatest shelter around. They are so generous and caring. They let the rescue I volunteer with borrow their mobile clinic van to do our free microchip clinics. They help place dogs we transport from puppy mill surrenders. They have taken in several litters of foster kittens for me over the years. They work really hard to raise money for the shelter. Not just asking for money like a lot of shelters. And they really are a no kill shelter. So so many claim to be that around here but it’s a lie. QCAWC goes above and beyond to save every animal. I know people can be awful and rude to them when they cannot take an animal in right away. And and the end of the day it really gets to them. But the next day they get up, hold their heads high and do it all over again. Because it’s all about the animals.
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    Quad City Animal Welfare Center

    #92 in United States, #6 in Illinois

    Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) was established in 1977 and has been dedicated to a no-kill philosophy. Located in Milan, Illinois, QCAWC is the only full service no-kill animal shelter in the Quad Cities and surrounding area. Operating solely on donations, QCAWC serves the Iowa ‚Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding counties. Every family deserves to have a pet; unfortunately not all families have the same resources. QCAWC offers low cost spaying and neutering. Along with spaying and neutering QCAWC has a low cost, high quality clinic open to the public every Wednesday and the first Saturday of every month. These unique services give families the opportunity for affordable veterinarian care. Last year, 2023, our clinic surgically altered over 4,500 companion animals. We also operate a mobile vet van that offers low cost, high quality mobile wellness to make prevention care more accessible. In our own communities, each year thousands of pets are left homeless to fend for themselves. The QCAWC accepted and re-homed over 1,500 companion animals in 2023 and more than 500 pet parents visited our pet food pantry. QCAWC carries on the tradition of educating our young people to be humane and compassionate to all beings, knowing that kind acts can influence us all. QCAWC partners with schools throughout the Quad Cities and surrounding area to provide quality educational programs to teach young people that treating all living beings with kindness, compassion, and respect is the most responsible way to live. Our school presentations emphasize proper pet care, bite prevention, animal safety and the pet overpopulation. The QCAWC presents humane educational programs to schools in both Illinois and Iowa. The impact of our programs in the community not only could save an animals life, but could save a child's life by teaching them how to avoid being bitten by a dog. We are committed to remaining a no-kill and continually strive to improve our programs and enhance our efforts to control the pet population and service our community.

    "This really is the greatest shelter around. They are so generous and caring. They let the rescue I volunteer with..."

    amy h.

    Supporter

    "The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is the best animal rescue in the Quad Cities (IL & IA). The people..."

    erica s.

    Adoptee


  • Felines & Canines
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    6379 N. Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60660
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    Felines and Canines saved my life. We adopted our girl in July of 2021. In the last year, I had been diagnosed with a genetic disease that causes lots of chronic pain, got COVID, had to postpone my wedding for a second time, and was falling deeper and deeper into depression. We had also tried to adopt a pup a few months before from somewhere else, but we weren't a good fit for him, and I was devastated. I was idly browsing Petfinder one day when I saw fka Frida's photo, and sent off the only application I had sent out for months. When Abby emailed us to come meet her, we definitely didn't expect to fall in love and become dog parents that day, but we did, and I can't imagine a more perfect fit. I am thankful every day that she was able to make the connection to bring us together. The care that Abby, Sam, and the rest of team put into making matches and saving lives (both human and animal) both during the initial adoption process and throughout the pet parenthood process is incredible. If we have questions, they're there with answers. If we need a second opinion about something, they're there. If someone needs some support for anything from animal medical care to food or other necessities, they're on it. Our girl is healthy, happy, and we have the entire Chicago & Alabama teams to thank! In the last nearly three years since we adopted, I've gotten to see firsthand the lives they save. Right now, they have 18 parvo pups that were dumped, and they're working on getting each of them through happy and healthy. This is not a unique situation, they do it for every critter that comes through their doors. They've done such innovative work with FIV+ cats, and I'm not even a cat person, but the floor at their adoption center that's made for cats is the coziest place and I could spend hours here. I am so proud to be a donor and so incredibly lucky that I happened upon them.
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    Felines & Canines

    #96 in United States, #7 in Illinois, #6 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Felines & Canines is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Our focus at F&C is to place safe, social and loving dogs and cats into permanent loving homes. We are best known for our exceptional care for both our animals and adopters, ground breaking program for FIV-positive cats, and creation of our nation's very first rescue and relocation facility - Felines & Canines Rescue Center.

    "Felines and Canines saved my life. We adopted our girl in July of 2021. In the last year, I had been..."

    desi t.

    Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

    "F&C is the most incredible rescue helping here in Northern AL. Their Hunter Stephenson Rescue center in Owen's Cross Roads..."

    karl z.

    Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan


  • Wright-Way Rescue
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    5915 Lincoln AvenueMorton Grove, IL 60053
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    Great people doing great things for hurt, abandoned and unwanted dogs.
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    Wright-Way Rescue

    #97 in United States, #8 in Illinois, #7 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Wright-Way Rescue is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless pet euthanized in the Midwest each year through an adoption program, community education, promotion of spaying and neutering, and a veterinary medicine program.

    "Great people doing great things for hurt, abandoned and unwanted dogs."

    margie m.

    Adoptee

    "I have seen some bad abuse situations, and Wright Way ALWAYS goes the extra mile to save these animals. ..."

    jackie m.

    Adoptee, Supporter, Fan


  • Doggy Has Soul Sanctuary
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    9N052 Corron Road , Elgin, Il 60124
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    RottweilerRottweiler
    I have never met anyone who has a deeper love and devotion to dogs as Anja does. She truly dedicates every moment of everyday to rescuing and caring for dogs in need. I myself have adopted three from her. We have since become friends and I truly enjoy sharing news about my dogs with her as I know it brightens up her day to hear how they are doing. She will never adopt to someone unless she is confident that the dog(s) will be loved and well cared for. She will never try to hide a behavior from you, she will be upfront and honest because her #1 priority is the dog in her care. She is not in it for the money, quite the opposite as she often pays out of her own pocket to fund the rescue of animals in need. She is an angel to all the dogs she rescues. It takes a special kind of person to put the blood sweat in tears into the effort like she does. The more people that adopt from her, the more street dogs in Aruba, the more dogs in high kill shelters (many of which she pulls on the day of their euthanasia) she can save.
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    Doggy Has Soul Sanctuary

    #97 in United States, #8 in Illinois, #7 in Chicago
    #2 in rottweiler

    Rottweiler

    Chicago

    We specialize in Rottweiler senior hospice care. Every now and then a puppy sneaks in. We work with high kill shelters to safe those that nobody else will come for. We also are very active in Aruba trying to help with the street dogs. We are rather small scale, but work very hard for every dog we take on.

    "I have never met anyone who has a deeper love and devotion to dogs as Anja does. She truly dedicates..."

    jaci s.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan

    "I adopted a Rottweiler about 4 years ago. Anja put a lot of effort in getting him ready to be..."

    sheri l.

    Adoptee


  • Chicago Animal Care and Control
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    2741 S. Western AveChicago, IL 60608
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    CACC is filled with incredible volunteers working tirelessly to save the most vulnerable lives of chicago
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    Chicago Animal Care and Control

    #98 in United States, #9 in Illinois, #8 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Chicago Animal Care and Control is equipped with a complete medical complex, full laboratory, radiology, and surgical capabilities for the care of its animals. Chicago Animal Care & Control veterinarians daily evaluate and treat the animals housed in the center.

    "CACC is filled with incredible volunteers working tirelessly to save the most vulnerable lives of chicago"

    annie k.

    Supporter

    "As a dedicated volunteer at the shelter, I’ve witnessed firsthand the extraordinary lengths the staff and fellow volunteers go to..."

    lauren b.

    Volunteer / foster, Supporter


  • Anti-Cruelty
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    510 N. LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL 60654 312-645-8220
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    Wonderful, kind and always willing to go the extra mile for animals
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    Anti-Cruelty

    #98 in United States, #9 in Illinois, #8 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Anti-Cruelty is more than a shelter. We are a comprehensive animal welfare organization whose mission is to build healthy and happy community where pets and people thrive together. From our humble beginnings in 1899, we are now at the forefront of animal welfare and humane education. From our open door philosophy to our commitment to find a home for every adoptable animal we provide compassionate care for any animal in need.

    "Wonderful, kind and always willing to go the extra mile for animals"

    jenny i.

    Supporter, Fan

    "These rescues go above and beyond for their animals and their communities!"

    ly.

    Supporter, Fan


  • MCP Rescue Pack
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    napervilleIllinoisUS
    MCP Rescue Pack is a foster based rescue that takes in so many of the huge medically urgent dogs as well as strays off the streets to bypass them from going to an already beyond capacity Chicago Animal Control. They are so deserving of any praise and attention to their cause
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    MCP Rescue Pack

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #2 in Naperville

    Naperville

    MCP Rescue is a Chicago based animal rescue that finds Forever Homes for the overlooked, abused, neglected, in need, at risk dogs (and cats). We believe every animal is an individual with their own idiosyncrasies, gifts, likes and dislikes, just like humans. MCP is the opposite of a revolving door type of Rescue model. We may not have the large numbers monthly but we have a return rate lower than 3% and we know where our dogs are and how they are. 85% of the dogs we bring into our Pack are considered true underdogs and harder to adopt, whether they be of Pitbull types dogs, XL breeds, bonded pairs, seniors, major medical, or hospice.

    "MCP Rescue Pack is a foster based rescue that takes in so many of the huge medically urgent dogs as..."

    amy b.

    Volunteer / foster, Supporter


  • Animal Care League
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    1011 Garfield St,Oak Park, IL 60304
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    Animal Care League takes great care of all the animals that end up there. It has a strong network of supporters and cares for many animals in near-Chicago communities.
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    Animal Care League

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #9 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Animal Care League is a limited admission shelter located in Oak Park. We help homeless cats, dogs and other small animals by providing them food, shelter, medical attention and love until we can find them a loving home. As a not-for-profit 501¬©3 organization, we depend on the generosity of our communities to help us meet our goals of finding new homes for as many animals as possible each year. If you are in interested in helping, please visit our ‚Supporting the ACL page.

    "Animal Care League takes great care of all the animals that end up there. It has a strong network of..."

    olivia j.

    Fan


  • Hinsdale Humane Society
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    21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    Hinsdale humane society is amazing! They do so much for our animals with so little resources
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    Hinsdale Humane Society

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #9 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Hinsdale Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization operating the Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, providing innovative care and adoption services for all animals, including those that are harder to place. We educate, advocate, and adopt out pets, acting as a voice for animals who depend on people for their care. We nurture the human-animal bond through community outreach and progressive programming, to help ensure the compassionate treatment of all animals.

    "Hinsdale humane society is amazing! They do so much for our animals with so little resources"

    annette a.

    Fan


  • ALIVE Rescue
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    napervilleIllinoisUS
    I fostered and adopted my dog through alive rescue. They are an amazing rescue helping dogs in the city of Chicago and elsewhere!
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    ALIVE Rescue

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #2 in Naperville

    Naperville

    ALIVE Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in March 2008 as a rescue and safe haven for animals. From March 2008 through November of 2012, we ran operations solely through the use of our foster homes. In November of 2011, we signed a lease for a building (The Little Barn) in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago. For nearly one and a half years, we rehabbed and re-designed the original structure, preparing it to become our first adoption center. On May 5th, 2013, we opened The Little Barn, celebrating this accomplishment with dozens of our donors, volunteers, and the animals we rescued. In June of 2019 we closed The Little Barn and opened our new Adoption Center ("AC") in Chicago's West Loop. We remained at the AC through the pandemic and closed those doors in January of 2022. On October 5, 2020, we broke ground on The Big Barn, a new location that will help us save more homeless pets.

    "I fostered and adopted my dog through alive rescue. They are an amazing rescue helping dogs in the city of..."

    shawna p.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter


  • PAWS Chicago
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    1997 N. Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60614
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    PAWS Chicago has an incredible medical center that can take on the most complicated cases, a team behind every animal and takes on tough medical and behavioral cases and makes sure each animal is well taken care of and loved until they find their forever home. They then support adopters post adoption and for the lifetime of the animal. The adoption center has rooms so no animal is in a cage. The center is so clean and well cared for. Fostering has been so rewarding that we have had 199 so far!
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    PAWS Chicago

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #9 in Chicago

    Chicago

    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 and education. To transform animal welfare by setting higher standards in the way animals are treated and developing a sustainable, solutions-based model.

    "PAWS Chicago has an incredible medical center that can take on the most complicated cases, a team behind every animal..."

    ellie f.

    Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter


  • K9s4U Dog Rescue
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    PO BOX 758, McHenry, IL 60051
    napervilleIllinoisUS
    We have rescued two dogs from this amazing rescue organization. I super fan of the work they do and want to adopt if not foster more dogs from them!!
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    K9s4U Dog Rescue

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #2 in Naperville

    Naperville

    K9s4U Dog Rescue is a non-profit dog rescue organization founded by a group of friends committed to saving dogs from high-kill shelters and dire situations and placing them into their FUREVER homes. We are a foster-home based rescue and rely on donations and fosters to help us in our mission to save as many dogs as we can. Thanks to our wonderful fosters and the donations we've received, we have saved the lives of more than 5,700 dogs since we began.

    "We have rescued two dogs from this amazing rescue organization. I super fan of the work they do and want..."

    pam m.

    Adoptee


  • Caring Animal Rescue Inc.
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    chicagoIllinoisUS
    I volunteer as a cat/kitten foster for CARE. This wonderful all volunteer organization has placed lots of cats and kittens in wonderful homes. I have personally foster over 50 cats and kittens and it is so rewarding.
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    Caring Animal Rescue Inc.

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois, #9 in Chicago

    Chicago

    Caring Animal Rescue Inc. is an incorporated, non-profit 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) no-kill International rescue organization dedicated to reducing overpopulation, abuse, and neglect of domesticated animals. Caring Animal Rescue Inc. is run entirely by compassionate like-minded individuals who volunteer their time and resources to help save the lives and care for these animals. We have two locations: Chicago, IL and Cairo, Egypt.

    "I volunteer as a cat/kitten foster for CARE. This wonderful all volunteer organization has placed lots of cats and..."

    kathe w.

    Volunteer / foster


  • CARE for PETS
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    2599 N. Mulford Road #109Rockford, IL 61114-5643
    IllinoisUS
    CARE’s staff and volunteers do an exceptional job helping dogs and cats find their forever homes. I’ve been impressed by the dedication of volunteers who work diligently at every aspect of training and care for the dogs & cats. Our dogs & cats get lots of lice annd care. Our leadership makes wise decisions to ensure that excellent, mindful care is provided. Our cats and dogs are carefully matched, so the very best relationships can grow. An all-around amazing place.
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    CARE for PETS

    #99 in United States, #10 in Illinois

    C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. is committed to raising funds to benefit the pets in underserved areas of Winnebago County. Funds directly support pet retention efforts, health and vaccine clinics and spay / neuter programming. With your support, we can provide community programs to keep pets in their loving homes and decrease the number entering the shelter. The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated

    "CARE’s staff and volunteers do an exceptional job helping dogs and cats find their forever homes. I’ve been impressed by..."

    jeanne k.

    Volunteer / foster


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    Dark Horse Dogs, NFP
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    chicagoIllinoisUS
    DHD always finds a way to make it happen. They champion the underdog and I have a soft spot in my heart for underdogs.
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    Dark Horse Dogs, NFP

    An all breed foster based rescue saving dogs from our local open access shelters.

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  • Chicago Canine Rescue
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    5272 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60630
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    Chicago Canine Rescue does some of the most important and hardest work. They are truly incredible people!
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    Chicago Canine Rescue

    CCR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. CCR has saved the lives of over 8,000 dogs while also finding their forever homes! Traditionally, these animals were automatically euthanized at area shelters. However, today, Chicago Canine Rescue exists to give many of these animals a second chance, too! CCR assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in our city ‚the dogs that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, too injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters. We are committed to each dog who comes into our care and won't stop providing for them we find their perfect family! Though we are just one of many rescues in Chicago, our dogs are one in a million and we are committed to leaving no dog behind!

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  • Community Animal Rescue Effort
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    4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL
    chicagoIllinoisUS
    My daughter and I started volunteering at CARE about a year ago. This place is special. It’s clear that everyone puts the dogs needs first, it’s not an ordinary shelter. Every volunteer just wants to make these pups happy and comfortable until they find their forever home. Because we are in a town on a busy street, we don’t have the space or land to allow for our dogs at the shelter to run free within a fenced safe environment. We all know the importance it is for dogs to get their exercise, especially when they sadly spend a lot of time in their kennels. It would be amazing to have more opportunities to get these dogs time at local fenced in yards.
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    Community Animal Rescue Effort

    Since 1987, Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.‚Ñ¢) has been promoting adoptions and care for cats and dogs. C.A.R.E. is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our Adoption Center opened in the Summer of 2018 and is located north of Chicago at 4927 Main Street in Skokie, IL. C.A.R.E. offers a combined adoption center and foster home model to better serve the needs of homeless animals as well as potential adopters and the community. C.A.R.E. is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture (License 14383). Our Philosophy

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The Best Naperville, IL Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    Project Hope Animal Rescue
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    137-141 E. Higgins Rd. Gilberts, Illinois
    napervilleIllinoisUS
    Project hope is an amazing rescue! All the animals are treated so well and all of the staff and volunteers go above and beyond for the pets! We adopted our puppy from there and they gave us so much advice as well as offer training classes.
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    Project Hope Animal Rescue

    We're a foster based animal rescue with the overflow of animals kenneled in our facility.

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  • ALIVE Rescue
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    napervilleIllinoisUS
    I fostered and adopted my dog through alive rescue. They are an amazing rescue helping dogs in the city of Chicago and elsewhere!
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    ALIVE Rescue

    ALIVE Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in March 2008 as a rescue and safe haven for animals. From March 2008 through November of 2012, we ran operations solely through the use of our foster homes. In November of 2011, we signed a lease for a building (The Little Barn) in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago. For nearly one and a half years, we rehabbed and re-designed the original structure, preparing it to become our first adoption center. On May 5th, 2013, we opened The Little Barn, celebrating this accomplishment with dozens of our donors, volunteers, and the animals we rescued. In June of 2019 we closed The Little Barn and opened our new Adoption Center ("AC") in Chicago's West Loop. We remained at the AC through the pandemic and closed those doors in January of 2022. On October 5, 2020, we broke ground on The Big Barn, a new location that will help us save more homeless pets.

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  • MCP Rescue Pack
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    napervilleIllinoisUS
    MCP Rescue Pack is a foster based rescue that takes in so many of the huge medically urgent dogs as well as strays off the streets to bypass them from going to an already beyond capacity Chicago Animal Control. They are so deserving of any praise and attention to their cause
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    MCP Rescue Pack

    MCP Rescue is a Chicago based animal rescue that finds Forever Homes for the overlooked, abused, neglected, in need, at risk dogs (and cats). We believe every animal is an individual with their own idiosyncrasies, gifts, likes and dislikes, just like humans. MCP is the opposite of a revolving door type of Rescue model. We may not have the large numbers monthly but we have a return rate lower than 3% and we know where our dogs are and how they are. 85% of the dogs we bring into our Pack are considered true underdogs and harder to adopt, whether they be of Pitbull types dogs, XL breeds, bonded pairs, seniors, major medical, or hospice.

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The Best Peoria, IL Dog Rescues & Shelters In 2024

    Deeby's Senior Chihuahua Rescue
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    Deeby's Senior Chihuahua Rescue

    We are a 501(c) licensed Rescue that is 100% volunteer and foster based. We welcome all small breeds of all ages. However, we focus on special needs, medical, senior, and hospice dogs. Especially, but not limited to, Chihuahuas. Our rescue was named after the dog who started this passion, our beloved Chihuahua, Deeby. He was small, but mighty, and like all dogs left this world far too soon. We continue to fulfill our rescue mission in his honor.

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  • Great Pyrenees Rescue of Central Illinois
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    peoriaIllinoisUS
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    Great Pyrenees Rescue of Central Illinois

    Great Pyrenees Rescue of Central Illinois (GPRCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization licensed by the state of Illinois. We are dedicated to rescuing and re-homing Great Pyrenees and are funded completely by public donations. GPRCI is based in Bloomington, Illinois but also has a limited number of foster homes throughout central and southern Illinois.

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  • Knox County Humane Society
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    1855 Windish Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401, US
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    Knox County Humane Society

    We are a nonprofit Humane Society dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. We are focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers. We are proudly a No-Kill animal shelter! Only calling in a vet for euthanasia in extreme cases, where it is in the animals best interest.

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What's the Sniffspot Illinois Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Illinois Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Illinois chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

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Sniffspot Illinois Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Illinois?

There are 53 in Illinois. 22 are located in Naperville with 31 are located in other areas of the state.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Illinois?

There are many reputable rescues in Illinois, the top 3 on our list are: Dark Horse Dogs, NFP, Chicago Canine Rescue, Community Animal Rescue Effort

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Illinois offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Illinois is Rottweiler with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Senior dog with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Illinois?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Illinois. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
We require adoption applications, home checks, vet references, and meet and greets with the entire family.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Illinois?

Yes! Illinois has all of the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: Rottweiler Small dog Pit Bull Puppy

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Illinois that specialize in senior dogs or special needs animals?

Can you recommend any reputable dog rescue organizations that focus on specific regions or communities within Illinois?

Yes! The top rescue and shelter in Naperville is Project Hope Animal Rescue. The top specialized rescue and shelter in Illinois is Doggy Has Soul Sanctuary.

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