Dog Rescues & Shelters in Chicago
Dog rescue organizations, animal shelters, and adoption centers across Chicago and suburbs.
216 listings across 96 neighborhoods
West Chicago, West Chicago
4 Paws 4 U 4 Ever is a husband-and-wife team who care for the welfare of dogs and have built their residence to make it habitable for dogs until they find their forever homes.
Westmont, Westmont
An all-breed foster-based dog rescue operating in greater Chicagoland, rescuing dogs from animal control facilities and shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia.
Huntley, Huntley
No-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue believing all animals deserve a loving forever home, with a focus on animal education for kids.
Romeoville, Romeoville
Foster-based rescue formed in August 2015. 501(c)(3) approved, 100% volunteer-run. Focuses on rescuing dogs from animal control shelters and placing in forever homes.
Wheaton, Wheaton
A non-profit, no-kill foster-based humane society rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats in DuPage County, saving over 1,000 animals annually from high-kill shelters.
Lakeview
No-kill animal rescue founded in 2008, specializing in saving and rehabilitating abandoned animals from high-euthanasia-rate shelters in Chicago. Operates an Adoption Center in the West Loop in partnership with Pooch Hotel.
Wicker Park
No-kill animal shelter that adopts out dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. All animals are housed in foster homes. Mission is to lower Chicago's euthanasia rate by pulling adoptable animals from high-kill facilities.
Mt Prospect, Mt. Prospect
All-volunteer, non-profit, no-kill foster-based animal shelter and adoption agency serving the Chicagoland area for 29+ years.
Mundelein, Mundelein
New nonprofit foster-based rescue on 5 wooded acres, caring for dogs, cats, and any animal in need with a fear-free handling philosophy and eco-friendly practices.
Joliet, Joliet
Rescues herding breed dogs from high-kill shelters, provides vetting, training, and rehomes to forever families. State-licensed 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization serving Illinois.
Joliet, Joliet
Dog rescue organization serving Joliet, IL area. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on animal protection and welfare.
Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook
Home-based rescue run by owner in Bolingbrook, IL. Takes in dogs and cats, provides vetting including spay/neuter and shots. Adopts within 50-mile radius.
South Elgin, South Elgin
Anderson Humane is a nonprofit animal shelter that brings people and animals together for good, placing over 4,000 pets into loving homes each year and caring for over 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals annually.
Naperville, Naperville
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue headquartered in Naperville, saving dogs from high-kill shelters across the U.S. and placing them in foster and adoptive homes.
Oak Park, Oak Park
The Animal Care League is an adoption center and low-cost veterinary clinic serving Oak Park and the surrounding area, offering dog, cat, and small animal adoptions.
Libertyville, Libertyville
501(c)(3) not-for-profit committed to helping animals and people through rescue, education, and pet therapy services in Lake County and surrounding areas.
Lombard, Lombard
Founded in 1979 by a group of animal lovers, this humane society provides rescue, care, and adoption services for animals in Lombard and Naperville.
Huntley, Huntley
Non-profit, no-kill 501(c)(3) shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats since 2002, rescuing homeless pets from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and euthanasia.
McHenry, Mchenry
No-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) cat and kitten rescue operating via foster home network in McHenry County, IL.
Hyde Park
Animal Welfare League operates a southside intake facility in Woodlawn that shelters and cares for thousands of homeless stray and owner-relinquished animals. Adoptions are conducted at their Chicago Ridge location.
McHenry, Mchenry
Membership-based, 100% volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to rescue, care, and adoption of Golden Retrievers and golden mixes in Northern Illinois.
Skokie, Skokie
Rescue organization serving Cook County, dedicated to aiding rescued K-9s in finding permanent homes.
Wheaton, Wheaton
A 501c3 foster-based rescue founded in 2013 in Wheaton by a mother-daughter duo, giving dogs from local shelters a second chance at finding loving homes.
Barrington Hills, Barrington Hills
All-volunteer, foster-based dog rescue serving the Chicago area, focusing on senior and special-needs dogs. A 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue operating since 2014.
Bucktown
100% volunteer-run, foster-based, shelter-less 501(c)(3) dog rescue serving Chicagoland since 2011. Rescues homeless dogs of any age and breed, finding them forever homes through a foster network. Has saved over 428 dogs.
St. Charles, St. Charles
Best Friends FURRever Animal Rescue is a volunteer-run, Chicagoland-based all-animal rescue operating in the St. Charles area.
DuPage County
A dog rescue based in Villa Park focused on finding adoptive homes for dogs in need.
Glenview, Glenview
Licensed all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned dogs from high-kill shelters, serving the Chicagoland area.
Lincoln Square
Blind Dog Rescue Alliance is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescuing and rehoming blind and visually impaired dogs across the US and Canada, formed in 2009 with over 900 dogs rescued.
Blue Island, Blue Island
A volunteer organization committed to rescuing and providing care for stray dogs in Blue Island, IL. Officially a non-profit since August 2025.
South Loop
Rescue based in Memphis, TN with fosters and chapters across the US, saving homeless pets from euthanasia in the mid-south where the euthanasia rate is 79%. The Chicago transport stop serves as an adoption and delivery hub for Illinois adopters.
Vernon Hills, Vernon Hills
501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers into safe, loving forever homes.
Northbrook, Northbrook
Licensed no-kill dog rescue eliminating euthanasia of homeless dogs by providing shelter and arranging loving homes, with a focus on Mexico and Chicagoland strays. Founded in 2019 by Harleigh Garcia.
New Lenox, New Lenox
Nonprofit, no-kill 501(c)(3) animal rescue. Pulls animals from high-kill shelters in 11+ southern Illinois counties. All pets spayed/neutered and UTD on shots.
Calumet City, Calumet City
Municipal animal control serving Calumet City, IL. Handles stray animals, wildlife removal, and pet licensing. Open-door shelter facility.
Wheaton, Wheaton
A 501(c)3 nonprofit rescue dedicated to rescuing bully breeds from high-kill shelters and placing them into loving permanent homes through foster-based care.
Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates
501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill, volunteer-run animal rescue dedicated to rescuing animals from high-risk shelters.
Bridgeport
Chicago Animal Care and Control is the city's municipal open-intake shelter protecting public safety and ensuring humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education and animal law enforcement.
Jefferson Park
No-kill shelter founded in 2001 that has saved over 8,000 dogs, focusing on overlooked and vulnerable dogs from open-intake shelters, rural rescue partners, and owner surrenders.
Lincoln Park
Foster-based cat rescue serving the Chicago area. Formerly known as Virtually Home Adoptions. Rescues cats and kittens, placing them in foster homes until adoption. PO Box is in Lincoln Park (60614).
Jefferson Park
501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 2007 providing rescue, medical care, rehabilitation, and rehoming for English Bulldogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, and NW Indiana.
Evanston, Evanston
501(c)(3) breed-specific rescue protecting French Bulldogs from neglect, abuse, loss of family and theft, rescuing from animal shelters and puppy mills, and placing rescued Frenchies into loving homes.
Highland Park, Highland Park
Breed-specific rescue finding homes for Miniature Schnauzers in need throughout the Chicago area.
Portage Park
Woman and LGBTQ+-founded, fully volunteer-run foster-based dog rescue serving the Chicago area. Focuses on educating the public about puppy mills and responsible pet ownership. PO Box in the 60641 area (serves North Side).
Winnetka, Winnetka
Rescue arm of the Chicagoland Old English Sheepdog Club, dedicated to finding new homes for Old English Sheepdogs in need.
Gilberts, Gilberts
Collie Rescue of Greater Illinois, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation established in 1995 that provides shelter and care to purebred Collies which have been abandoned or turned in to shelters, placing them in temporary foster homes until a permanent home can be found.
Skokie, Skokie
Volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Chicago's North Shore since 1987, finding homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats through adoption, education, and counseling.
Avondale
All-breed foster-based rescue saving dogs from local open-access shelters in Chicago, with a focus on responsible and realistic rescue.
Manhattan, Manhattan
Animal rescue foundation based in Manhattan, IL. Rescues and rehomes cats and dogs.
Elgin, Elgin
Doggy Has Soul Sanctuary is dedicated to saving overlooked dogs from U.S. shelters and supporting spay/neuter initiatives in Aruba, with a focus on Rottweiler and senior hospice care.
Wheaton, Wheaton
DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) is the only public animal shelter in the county, caring for lost, homeless, hurt, sick, and abandoned animals.
Lombard, Lombard
A humane society serving the Lombard community focused on animal rescue, care, rehabilitation, and adoption support.
Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates
501(c)3 nonprofit, foster-based rescue dedicated to saving white German Shepherd dogs from mistreatment and unnecessary death.
Evanston, Evanston
Municipal no-kill shelter committed to providing compassionate care for Evanston's abandoned, abused and relinquished animals and finding them homes through rehabilitation, foster care, adoption, and community support.
Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows
Small volunteer and foster-based rescue group working throughout IL, IA, MN, WI, IN to find loving forever homes for dogs and cats.
Avondale
No-kill rescue and adoption center saving animals deemed 'unadoptable' from high-kill city shelters. Founded by Gloria Lissner who has been rescuing homeless dogs since 1975. Also rescues cats and operates an adoption center in Irving Park.
Rogers Park
Felines & Canines is a no-kill shelter in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood that places safe, social and loving dogs and cats into permanent homes, operating seven days a week by appointment.
Schaumburg, Schaumburg
Cage-less, no-kill shelter caring for abandoned, injured, abused and neglected cats and dogs since 1977.
DuPage County
A small foster-based rescue organization in Elmhurst that relies on foster homes to rehabilitate and rehome dogs from overcrowded shelters.
Itasca, Itasca
A 501c3 Illinois-based non-breed specific rescue committed to saving dogs regardless of breed, age, and physical ability, with over 3,000 dogs rescued.
Homewood, Homewood
No-kill dog foster-based rescue providing second chances for surrendered, abused, or neglected dogs. Serves Homewood and surrounding Cook/Will County areas.
South Elgin, South Elgin
Forever Home Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer dog rescue that saves dogs and puppies in danger of euthanasia from high-kill shelters in Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana, placing them in loving foster homes.
Manhattan, Manhattan
Animal rescue organization based in Manhattan, IL. Rescues and rehomes cats and dogs.
Palatine, Palatine
Rescue dedicated to saving dogs abandoned in shelters and animal control facilities and providing them with second chances at loving homes.
Avondale
24,000sq ft premier dog training, boarding, and daycare center along the Chicago River. Features large outdoor yards with K9 Grass, 3 indoor play rooms, agility equipment, and treadmills. All proceeds support rescue of homeless pets.
Avondale
No-kill, all-breed rescue focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming medically and behaviorally challenged dogs that would otherwise be euthanized.
Highland Park, Highland Park
Breed-specific rescue dedicated to finding new homes for French Bulldogs in need.
Elk Grove, Elk Grove
Transport destination rescue bringing dogs and cats to the Elk Grove area for adoption into loving forever homes.
Uptown
Friends Of Petraits is a foster-based rescue in Chicago's Uptown area that helps dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and other small animals find new loving homes throughout Chicagoland.
Aurora, Aurora
Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary is an all-volunteer foster-based network that rescues dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, reptiles, and more, many deemed 'unadoptable,' serving Illinois and Indiana.
Barrington Hills, Barrington Hills
Not-for-profit rescue benefiting needy animals since 1999, rescuing primarily horses, cats, and dogs from kill shelters and placing them into loving homes.
Wicker Park
100% volunteer-run, foster-based rescue founded in 2013 dedicated to helping animals find their second chance at life, love, and happiness. All donations go directly to the animals in their care.
Norwood Park
100% volunteer-based 501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to reuniting lost pets on the Northwest Side of Chicago and rehoming those whose owners cannot be found.
River North
Founded in 1996, state-licensed 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming German Shepherd dogs in the Chicagoland area. Volunteer-based organization that has placed over 2,010 dogs.
Joliet, Joliet
Non-profit, no-kill, foster-based rescue dedicated to rescuing abandoned, stray, and neglected dogs. All dogs housed in foster homes with full vetting. 501(c)(3).
Logan Square
Rescue dedicated to placing stray or abandoned English Mastiffs in adoptive homes throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn
A 501(c)3 not-for-profit greyhound adoption group based in Glen Ellyn, taking in retired racing greyhounds from across the country.
Orland Park, Orland Park
A foster-based, all-volunteer, no-kill 501(c)(3) rescue saving hundreds of animals annually in the Orland Park area.
Avondale
Eco-friendly cageless no-kill cat shelter founded in 1970, dedicated to rescuing and placing injured and stray cats. Cats only — does not take dogs.
River North
501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2002 dedicated to rescuing Havanese dogs from puppy mills, shelters, and owner surrenders, providing medical care and foster homes. Has saved over 1,400 dogs through carefully matched adoptions.
Wheeling, Wheeling
No-kill 501(c)(3) shelter finding permanent loving homes for homeless dogs and cats through progressive programs, outreach, and collaborative partnerships.
Flossmoor, Flossmoor
Foster-based dog rescue based in Flossmoor, IL serving the south suburbs.
Algonquin, Algonquin
Small private rescue group handling unwanted puppies from Amish breeders, kill shelters, owner surrenders, and breeders. All dogs are in foster care.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Founded as Humane Society of Plainfield in 2000 by director Meg Kremer. Saves dogs and cats from euthanasia at animal control facilities. Has placed over 16,000 animals.
Shorewood, Shorewood
Part of Help Save Pets organization founded as Humane Society of Plainfield in 2000. Dedicated to saving dogs and cats from euthanasia at animal control facilities.
Glenview, Glenview
501(c)(3) volunteer-run, foster-based rescue serving Chicagoland and northern suburbs, primarily rescuing cats and occasionally dogs from animal controls and shelters.
Hinsdale, Hinsdale
Saving lives since 1947 with a 95% save rate, the Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center provides innovative care and adoption services for animals in need.
Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates
Licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing animals and finding them forever homes.
Wilmette, Wilmette
Shelterless, foster-driven, all-breed dog rescue serving Chicagoland to lower shelter surrender rates, helping families unable to provide care due to financial hardship or life events.
Oak Forest, Oak Forest
A small 501(c)(3) committed to rescuing beagles and coonhounds from shelters, owner surrenders, or abuse situations in the Chicagoland area.
St. Charles, St. Charles
H.E.L.P. is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit 501(c)3 rescue organization in the Fox Valley area providing veterinary care, food, and shelter for stray and abandoned cats and dogs until they are adopted into loving homes.
Elgin, Elgin
Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue, 100% foster and volunteer based, dedicated to eliminating needless deaths and inhumane treatment of animals.
Glenview, Glenview
501(c)(3) rescue providing a safe environment for neglected or abused dogs needing rehabilitation or foster care until permanent homes are found.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Dog rescue serving the Plainfield, IL area. Foster-home based.
Joliet, Joliet
501(c)(3) no-kill shelter for stray, abandoned, and neglected dogs operating since 2013 in Joliet, IL. Provides individualized medical treatment and finds forever homes.
Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates
Dedicated to helping dogs and cats from open admission shelters, focusing on urgent cases and those needing extra TLC including neonatal kittens and medical/behavior cases.
Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook
Cat-focused rescue and shelter in Bolingbrook, IL. Provides adoption, foster, and volunteer programs. 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping homeless cats find forever homes.
Rolling Meadows, Rolling Meadows
Animal control and shelter serving the Rolling Meadows and northwest suburban area.
Aurora, Aurora
In Your Heart Peke and Small Dog Rescue is a rescue in Aurora, IL focused on finding homes for small dog breeds.
Geneva, Geneva
It's All About The Paws is a 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to helping owner surrenders stay out of the shelter system through its Rehome Assistance Program and raising awareness about adoption, spay/neuter, and animal advocacy.
Joliet, Joliet
Municipal animal control facility serving Joliet Township. Provides sheltering, adoptions, and animal control services for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals.
Northwest Side
100% volunteer-run, foster-based 501(c)(3) dog rescue dedicated to keeping dogs in forever homes through education, community involvement, and rescuing from open-access shelters.
McHenry, Mchenry
Non-profit foster-based dog rescue saving dogs from high-kill shelters and dire situations, founded by a group of friends committed to placing dogs into forever homes.
Geneva, Geneva
Kane County Animal Control oversees rabies registration, protects public safety and ensures the humane care of animals through sheltering, pet placement, education and animal law enforcement.
Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights
Not-for-profit animal shelter first opened in 1953, finding homes for dogs and cats for over 72 years.
DuPage County
A 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue established in 2019 in Lombard, relying on volunteers and donations to match dachshunds and other dogs with forever families.
Carol Stream, Carol Stream
Lost Cove Animal Sanctuary-IL is a Carol Stream-based animal rescue that cares for cats and dogs.
West Chicago, West Chicago
Love You More Animal Rescue rescues animals from homelessness, neglect, abuse, or unnecessary euthanasia, believing every animal deserves more than just survival.
Clearing
Foster-based dog rescue providing a safe haven for abandoned and neglected animals in Chicagoland. Relies on foster homes and transports animals from high-risk areas for adoption placement.
Frankfort, Frankfort
Nonprofit, volunteer-run rescue focusing on overlooked animals: black cats/dogs, FIV cats, senior/hospice animals. Founded 2011 in Frankfort, IL.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Animal rescue serving the Plainfield, IL area. Rescues and rehomes cats and dogs.
Romeoville, Romeoville
Foster-based rescue in Romeoville, IL. Founded in 2017, has rescued over 100 dogs annually. Gives dogs a second chance regardless of breed stereotypes.
Palatine, Palatine
Palatine-based nonprofit dog rescue that partners with local businesses to rescue and rehome dogs in need, including disaster relief efforts.
Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake
The municipal animal shelter for McHenry County, providing refuge for stray pets and operating an adoption center for unclaimed dogs and cats.
Rogers Park
Midwest BREW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, foster-based, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing beagles from high-kill shelters and placing them in loving homes across the Midwest.
DuPage County
A rescue volunteer group based in Lombard serving cats and dogs in the DuPage County area.
Glenview, Glenview
501(c)(3) not-for-profit facilitating rescue and adoption of homeless dogs, with a focus on pit bulls. Provides foster homes, training, and careful home checks for every adoption.
Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates
Small-but-passionate pit bull focused rescue serving the Chicago area, rescuing wonderful pets from tough situations and finding loving forever families.
Logan Square
Foster-based rescue focused on dogs needing extra advocacy including pit bull-type dogs, seniors, animals with special needs, and bonded pairs. Also provides community outreach and youth education on Chicago's West Side.
Clearing
Mutts of the Midway is a 501(c)(3) foster-based dog rescue on Chicago's southwest side dedicated to providing animals a life of health, happiness and a loving home.
Mokena, Mokena
501(c)(3) no-kill humane society. Veterinary clinic, low-cost spay/neuter, boarding, daycare, grooming. Rehomes over 2,500 homeless pets each year. Founded 2007.
Naperville, Naperville
A 501(c)3 nonprofit limited admission animal shelter for dog and cat adoption, foster care, and owner surrenders serving the western suburbs of Chicago.
Frankfort, Frankfort
Animal welfare organization active in animal activism with extensive foster program. Operates low-cost animal clinic and rescue. Works toward animal sanctuary.
Plainfield, Plainfield
All-volunteer national rescue group for Rat Terriers and mixes. Foster-home based. Licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing medical care and adoption placement.
Warrenville, Warrenville
New Start Dog Rescue of Illinois is a dog rescue organization based in Warrenville, IL serving the far west suburban area.
Geneva, Geneva
NIPRA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that assists the community in placing needy Pug dogs in permanent, loving homes, accepting all stray and abandoned Pugs regardless of age or health.
Geneva, Geneva
Northern Illinois Vizsla Rescue, Inc. is a breed-specific rescue for Vizsla dogs based in Geneva, IL.
Oak Forest, Oak Forest
Municipal animal control facility providing temporary housing and care for stray, unwanted, and owner-relinquished animals in Oak Forest.
Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake
501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue re-homing over 350 pets yearly; 70% from kill shelters and 30% local relinquishments. Operates a resale store to fund rescue efforts.
Tinley Park, Tinley Park
501(c)(3) rescue focused primarily on saving stray cats and kittens, though admits some dogs. Serves SW suburbs of Chicago.
Bucktown
Founded in 2008, One Tail at a Time is a progressive, no-kill foster-based rescue that has saved over 14,000 pets. Operates an Everyday Adoption Center in PetSmart South Loop offering same-day adoptions of dogs and cats.
Deerfield, Deerfield
Founded in 1928, takes responsibility for every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat, providing medical care and placement into loving homes. Has placed nearly 150,000 pets.
Libertyville, Libertyville
Innovative prevention-based animal welfare organization focused on rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing with community support for seniors, low-income families, and veterans.
Tinley Park, Tinley Park
A no-kill animal shelter dedicated to the protection of domestic animals, serving Tinley Park since 1972.
Lincoln Park
Chicago's largest No Kill humane organization, saving homeless pets since 1997. Operates the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center in Lincoln Park plus a medical center, training center, and community outreach programs.
Highland Park, Highland Park
Satellite adoption center of PAWS Chicago on the North Shore, finding homes for dogs and cats in need, part of one of the largest no-kill animal shelter organizations in the Midwest.
South Side
PAWS Chicago's Englewood Outreach Program offers programs and resources for neighborhood pet owners on Chicago's South Side, providing community-based animal welfare support.
Avondale
Foster-based canine rescue saving and rehoming dogs from overburdened and open-intake animal control facilities in the Chicago area.
Joliet, Joliet
Foster-based rescue in Joliet, IL. All animals placed in foster homes; adoption events held at Plainfield and Mokena locations. Rescues dogs and cats.
Joliet, Joliet
501(c)(3) nonprofit rescuing homeless, abandoned, abused, neglected animals. All animals fully vetted including spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, heartworm testing.
Villa Park, Villa Park
A Chicago area 501(c)3 rescue focusing on finding loving homes for bully breeds, operating as a 100% volunteer-run foster-based organization.
Romeoville, Romeoville
Rescue organization dedicated to helping families find their 'perfect' pooch. Serves the Chicagoland area from the southwest suburbs. Foster-based.
Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect
Rescue serving the northwest suburbs helping cats and dogs find their forever homes.
McHenry, Mchenry
All-volunteer, non-profit foster-based animal adoption organization dedicated to uniting homeless dogs and cats with loving, lifelong homes in the NW suburbs.
McKinley Park
Pit Crew IL Rescue is an emergency medical rescue based in Chicago's 60609 area providing long-term training and rehabilitation for pit bulls who have been abused, neglected and left behind.
Libertyville, Libertyville
501(c)(3) foster-based rescue established in 2008, saving dogs and cats from euthanasia and high-kill shelters, having adopted nearly 4,000 animals.
Elmhurst, Elmhurst
A 501c3 no-kill dog rescue connecting professional athletes with the community to rescue pit bull type dogs from high-kill shelters, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.
Des Plaines, Des Plaines
Illinois licensed animal rescue operating out of Bishop Plumbing, dedicated to rescuing dogs from kill shelters and matching them with forever homes.
Portage Park
Foster-based, no-kill 501(c)(3) rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding forever homes for cats and dogs in the Chicagoland area.
Gilberts, Gilberts
Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation helps homeless animals find loving forever homes while keeping them out of shelters and not in danger of euthanasia, serving Kane, McHenry, DuPage, and Cook counties.
Manhattan, Manhattan
Animal rescue based in Manhattan, IL. Rescues and rehomes cats and dogs in need.
Mundelein, Mundelein
Rescues dogs and cats that are stray, abandoned, relinquished, abused, or scheduled for euthanasia, committed to promoting rescue, adoption, and public education.
Northwest Side
100% volunteer-run, foster-based, no-kill rescue focused on rescuing Italian Greyhounds from puppy mills and kill shelters in the Chicagoland area.
Loop
Foster-based 501(c)(3) rescue focused on education, rehabilitation, medical care, and adoption for dogs. Operates as a Chicago transport stop for dogs rescued primarily from the Houston, TX area.
Palatine, Palatine
Group of pet groomers taking in owner-surrendered dogs, dedicated to finding every dog a loving home in the Chicagoland area.
Rogers Park
Red Door Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill shelter in West Rogers Park focused on rescuing and adopting cats, dogs, and rabbits, operating with required appointments for adoptions.
Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood
Rescue Tails Animal Welfare is a home-based foster volunteer rescue since 2012 focusing on high-risk animals, mainly dogs, in Chicago metro area shelters, with a special emphasis on seniors, medical-needs, and hospice animals.
Elgin, Elgin
Rescue Warriors Corp is an all-volunteer, no-kill animal rescue funded solely by private donations, founded by three women with military family connections, saving dogs and cats from high-kill shelters.
Romeoville, Romeoville
No-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal shelter dedicated to eliminating cruelty, abuse, and overpopulation of animals. Provides adoptions, humane education, and cruelty investigations.
Tinley Park, Tinley Park
A network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted, displaced or abandoned Jack Russell Terriers into permanent homes. 501(c)(3).
Plainfield, Plainfield
100% foster-based and volunteer-run animal welfare organization. Focuses on supporting, creating and executing life-saving solutions for homeless animals.
Elburn, Elburn
Safe Haven Dog Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization created by volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving families for homeless dogs and puppies, most rescued from rural southern pounds and shelters.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Vision: A loving home for every dog. Foster-based canine rescue serving the Plainfield, IL area.
Grayslake, Grayslake
501(c)(3) nonprofit and one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County, operating a full-time adoption center serving NE Illinois and SE Wisconsin.
Bartlett, Bartlett
SAIN Rescue is dedicated to eliminating needless deaths and inhumane treatment of animals by providing loving foster homes and medical attention for homeless and mistreated animals rescued from kill shelters.
Elk Grove, Elk Grove
Midwest transport stop for Saving Grace Dog Rescue, facilitating dog adoptions from Texas to the Chicago area.
Palatine, Palatine
501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue dedicated to rescuing homeless animals and responsibly placing them into permanent, loving homes.
Loop
All-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu from commercial breeders, shelters, and owners, placing them in foster homes and carefully screened forever homes across the Midwest.
Evergreen Park, Evergreen Park
An all-volunteer non-profit rescue focusing on abandoned, neglected German Shepherd Dogs in the South Suburbs of Chicago.
Streeterville
Rescue saving stray dogs (satos) from Puerto Rico, where an estimated 650,000 stray dogs struggle to survive with a 98% euthanasia rate. Foster-based organization placing dogs in loving homes across the United States.
Chicago Heights, Chicago Heights
Promotes well-being of pets in Metro Chicago region. Nearly 4,000 adoptions in 2025. Low-cost vet clinic, spay/neuter, foster programs. Founded 56+ years ago.
Homewood, Homewood
Satellite adoption center of South Suburban Humane Society located in Homewood, IL. Provides dog and cat adoptions including partnerships with Pets for Patriots.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Animal rescue organization based in Plainfield, IL. Rescues and rehomes dogs and cats in need.
Evanston, Evanston
New no-kill shelter and rescue strengthening animal welfare in Chicago and the North Shore by connecting animals, organizations, and communities through collaboration, compassionate care, and accessible education.
River North
Founded in 1899, the Anti-Cruelty Society is Chicago's oldest and largest private animal welfare organization with an open-door policy accepting all animals regardless of health, age, or temperament, serving more than 20,000 animals each year.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Foster-based rescue founded February 2014 in Plainfield, IL. All dogs housed in foster homes. Provides full vetting including spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations.
Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights
No-kill animal rescue providing immediate safety and care to stray, abused and abandoned animals, placing them in secure temporary environments and finding forever homes.
Lakeview
Arcade-themed non-profit cat rescue and lounge in Lakeview, rescuing cats from life-threatening situations in under-resourced shelters. Founded in 2017 by Chris Gutierrez and Shelly Casey. No phone — contact by email only. Guests must be 12+.
McHenry, Mchenry
Dog and cat rescue dedicated to saving the lives of dogs, many pulled from death row. Foster-based with locations in McHenry, Joliet, and Wisconsin.
Naperville, Naperville
A team led by experienced veterinarians combining medical treatment with animal rescue for dogs and cats in the western suburbs of Chicago.
St. Charles, St. Charles
Tiny N Tall Rescue is a 501(c)(3) foster-based rescue in St. Charles, IL dedicated to rescuing small breeds under 25 pounds and giant breed dogs, providing temporary shelter, veterinary care, and behavioral support.
Palos Heights, Palos Heights
A foster-based rescue dedicated to helping abandoned, abused and neglected dogs find loving forever homes since 2019.
Aurora, Aurora
Treasured Animal Rescue, Inc. is an animal rescue in Aurora, IL that rescues cats and dogs.
Elmhurst, Elmhurst
A small foster-home based rescue in Chicago's west suburbs pulling unclaimed strays from local shelters who are at risk of euthanasia.
DuPage County
A non-profit animal rescue started in 2013 in Villa Park, rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters with the goal of opening a cage-less shelter.
Skokie, Skokie
Municipal animal control division serving Skokie residents, handling stray dogs and cats, and facilitating adoptions.
Schaumburg, Schaumburg
Dog rescue operation with a Chicago transport stop located in Schaumburg, bringing dogs to the area for adoption.
Plainfield, Plainfield
Mission to rescue abused, abandoned, and forgotten animals facing euthanasia. Foster-home based program serving Illinois and surrounding states.
Loop
501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, rescuing dogs from the meat trade and high-kill shelters in South Korea. Dogs receive full veterinary care and are placed in foster homes before being matched with forever families in the US and Canada.
Downers Grove, Downers Grove
A volunteer-based, no-kill animal rescue founded in 1972, finding homes for more than 500 dogs and cats each year in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Shorewood, Shorewood
Will County's original no-kill shelter serving the area for over 40 years. Provides safe haven for homeless pets. Offers adoptions for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits.
Joliet, Joliet
Illinois-based non-profit dedicated to giving homeless animals a second chance through rescue, education, outreach, and community support. Dogs and cats.
Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates
All-volunteer, non-profit foster-based dog rescue organization providing safe, loving care for dogs while finding them great forever homes.
Tinley Park, Tinley Park
A 501(c)(3) founded in 2006, rescuing Yorkies and Yorkie mixes regardless of age or health, placing them in loving forever homes.
Wicker Park
All-volunteer national Yorkshire Terrier rescue with Illinois-based volunteers, rehoming Yorkies through foster care, applications, and reference checks.
Edgewater
adoptaBull is a 100% foster-home-based English Bulldog rescue serving Northern Illinois, Southeastern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana, with founding volunteers having over 50 years of English Bulldog experience.
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