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Algonquin
CDLC - Créme de la Créme Animal Foundation (Algonquin)
Algonquin, IL

Anna
PAWS, Pets Are WorthSaving, Inc. (Anna)
Anna, Illinois

Antioch
Haven at the Paws Inn (Antioch)
Antioch, IL

Arlington Heights
Kay's Animal Shelter, Inc. (Arlington Heights)
Arlington Heights, IL

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL348.html
More info about Kay's Animal Shelter, Inc. (Arlington Heights)

The Buddy Foundation (Arlington Heights)
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Aurora
Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary (Aurora)
Aurora, Illinois

Barrington Hills
Fur Keeps Animal Rescue, Inc. (Barrington Hills)
Barrington Hills, IL

https://www.facebook.com/Fur-Keeps-Animal-Rescue-134945447543/
More info about Fur Keeps Animal Rescue, Inc. (Barrington Hills)

Belleville
Belleville Area Humane Society (BAHS)
Belleville, IL

St. Clair County Animal Welfare Advocates (Belleville)
Belleville, IL

Benld
Benld Adopt-A-Pet (BAAP)
Benld, IL

Bloomingdale
Illinois Animal Rescue, Inc
Bloomingdale, IL

PACT - People and Animals in Community Together (Bloomingdale)
Bloomingdale, IL

http://www.pacthumanesociety.org/
More info about PACT - People and Animals in Community Together (Bloomingdale)

Bloomington
Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue (Bloomington)
Bloomington, IL

Wish Bone Canine Rescue (Bloomington)
Bloomington, IL

Bolingbrook
Humane Haven Animal Shelter
Bolingbrook, IL

Bourbonnais
New Beginnings for Cats (Bourbonnais)
Bourbonnais, IL

https://www.facebook.com/New-Beginnings-for-Cats-108114395897481/timeline/
More info about New Beginnings for Cats (Bourbonnais)

Perfect Paws Animal Rescue
Bourbonnais, IL

Centralia
Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven
Centralia, IL

https://www.facebook.com/DASH-Domestic-Animals-in-a-Safe-Haven-Animal-Rescue-105495242813411/
More info about Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven

Channahon
Making A Difference Rescue (Channahon)
Channahon, IL

Chicago
ALIVE Rescue (Chicago)
Chicago, IL

Animal Adoption Associates / Pal's Place
Chicago, IL

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL174.html
More info about Animal Adoption Associates / Pal's Place

Chicago Canine Rescue
Chicago, IL

Feline Friends Chicago
Chicago, IL

Felines Inc. / Felines & Canines (Chicago)
Chicago, IL

Furry Friends Foundation (Chicago)
Chicago, IL

http://savearescue.org/orgsandrescues/listing/furry-friends-foundation
More info about Furry Friends Foundation (Chicago)

German Shepherd Rescue Inc.
Chicago, IL

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/il/chicago/german-shepherd-rescue-inc-il273/
More info about German Shepherd Rescue Inc.

Lake Shore Animal Shelter
Chicago, IL

New Leash on Life (Chicago)
Chicago, IL

One Tail at a Time (Chicago)
Chicago, IL

Paws Illinois (Chicago)
Chicago, Illinois

Red Door Animal Shelter
Chicago, IL

Tree House Humane Society
Chicago, IL

Chicago Ridge
Kitties for Keeps Rescue
Chicago Ridge, IL

Cicero
Waggin Tails Animal Shelter (Cicero)
Cicero, IL

https://thetownofcicero.com/departments/animal-welfare
More info about Waggin Tails Animal Shelter (Cicero)

Columbia
Helping Strays of Monroe County
Columbia, IL

Crystal Lake
Assisi Animal Foundation
Crystal Lake, IL

On Angels Wings, Inc. (Crystal Lake)
Crystal Lake, IL

Purrfect Cat Rescue Inc. (Crystal Lake)
Crystal Lake, IL

Danvers
R.A.I.N. of Central Illinois Inc. (Danvers)
Danvers, IL

https://www.facebook.com/RAIN.RESCUE.ILLINOIS/
More info about R.A.I.N. of Central Illinois Inc. (Danvers)

Danville
Humane Society of Danville
Danville, IL

DeKalb
Tails Humane Society
DeKalb, IL

Decatur
Homeward Bound Pet Shelter (Decatur)
Decatur, IL

HSDMC - Humane Society of Decatur & Macon County
Decatur, Illinois

Des Plaines
Tarzans Safe Haven
Des Plaines, IL

Downers Grove
West Suburban Humane Society
Downers Grove, IL

DuQuoin
Perry County Humane Society (DuQuoin)
DuQuoin, IL

Edwardsville
MEHS - Metro East Humane Society (Edwardsville)
Edwardsville, IL

Effingham
EARS - Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary
Effingham, IL

Effingham County Animal Shelter & Control
Effingham, IL

https://www.facebook.com/Effingham-County-Animal-Shelter-Control-177197870896/
More info about Effingham County Animal Shelter & Control

Effingham County Humane Society
Effingham, IL

Elgin
Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue
Elgin, IL

Kindness, Inc.
Elgin, IL

http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/Kindness_Inc_rId1466_rS_pC.html
More info about Kindness, Inc.

Rescue Warriors Corp (Elgin)
Elgin, IL

Elizabeth
Safe Haven Humane Society of Jo Daviess County
Elizabeth, IL

Elk Grove Village
Almost Home Foundation (Elk Grove Village)
Elk Grove Village, IL

Second Chance
Elk Grove Village, IL

Elmhurst
Chicagoland Eskie Rescue
Elmhurst, IL

Evanston
Community Animal Rescue Effort
Evanston, IL

Evanston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
Evanston, Illinois

Fairview Heights
Gateway 4 Paws (Fairview Heights)
Fairview Heights, IL

Flora
Freeport
Friends Forever Humane Society
Freeport, IL

Galena
https://www.facebook.com/Purr-Fection-Animal-Rescue-Shelter-nfp-183134755070787/
More info about Purr-Fection Animal Rescue & Shelter (Galena)

Galesburg
KCHS - Knox County Humane Society (Galesburg)
Galesburg, IL

Geneseo
Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo
Geneseo, Illinois

Gilberts
HSH - Home Sweet Home Pet Rescue (Gilberts)
Gilberts, Illinois

Godfrey
5A's, Alton Area Animal Aid Association (Godfrey)
Godfrey, Illinois

Hope Animal Rescues (Godfrey)
Godfrey, Illinois

Granite City
Association for the Protection of Animals (APA)
Granite City, IL

Grayslake
Save A Pet (Grayslake)
Grayslake, IL

Greenville
Bond County Humane Society
Greenville, IL

Hainesville
Hamel
Hanna City
SAMS - Stray Animal Midway Shelter (Hanna City)
Hanna City, IL

Harvard
Free Spirit Siberian Rescue Inc (Harvard)
Harvard, IL

Highland
Highland Animal Shelter
Highland, IL

Highland Park
Tails of Hope (Highland Park)
Highland Park, IL

Hinckley
RAIN, Recycling Animals In Need (Hinckley)
Hinckley, IL

http://www.animalshelter.net/shelter/1929/recycling-animals-in-need-rain/
More info about RAIN, Recycling Animals In Need (Hinckley)

Hinsdale
Hinsdale Humane Society
Hinsdale, IL

Hoffman Estates
CAA - Chicago Animal Advocates (Hoffman Estates)
Hoffman Estates, IL

http://www.chicagoanimaladvocates.com
More info about CAA - Chicago Animal Advocates (Hoffman Estates)

Hoopeston
Hoopeston Animal Shelter
Hoopeston, IL

House Springs
Open Door Animal Sanctuary
House Springs, MO

Huntley
A Heart for Animals, Inc. (Huntley)
Huntley, IL

Animal House Shelter, Inc. (Huntley)
Huntley, IL

Iroquois
Iroquois County Animal Rescue
Iroquois, IL

Itasca
Fetching Tails Foundation (Itasca)
Itasca, Illinois

Jacksonville
Protecting Animal Welfare Society
Jacksonville, IL

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/il/jacksonville/protecting-animal-welfare-society-il677/
More info about Protecting Animal Welfare Society

Jerseyville
Riverbend Humane Society (Jerseyville)
Jerseyville, IL

Joliet
Grahamville Rescue & Sanctuary
Joliet, IL

Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue
Joliet, IL

Paws Up 4 Rescue
Joliet, IL

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/il/joliet/paws-up-4-rescue-il845/
More info about Paws Up 4 Rescue

LaGrange Park
CatNap from the Heart (LaGrange Park)
LaGrange Park, IL

Lacon
The A.R.K. Animal Shelter (Lacon)
Lacon, IL

Lake Zurich
Green Pup Shelter (Lake Zurich)
Lake Zurich, IL

Le Roy
CatTailsFelineRescue (Le Roy)
Le Roy, IL 61752

Libertyville
Animal Education and Rescue (Libertyville)
Libertyville, IL

Lincoln
Humane Society of Logan County
Lincoln, IL

Lombard
Marengo
Glory Bound Rescue Ranch
Marengo, IL

Marion
Finding Forever Animal Rescue
Marion, IL

Marseilles
Mazon
Just Animals Shelter (Mazon)
Mazon, IL

McHenry
http://www.asgoodasgold.org
More info about (As Good as Gold) Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois (McHenry)

Animal Outreach Humane Society
McHenry, Il

Mendota
Safe House Animal Rescue League
Mendota, IL

Metropolis
Project Hope Humane Society (Metropolis)
Metropolis, IL

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL71.html
More info about Project Hope Humane Society (Metropolis)

Milan
Quad City Animal Welfare Center
Milan, IL

Mokena
NAWS Humane Society of Illinois (Mokena)
Mokena, Illinois

Moline
Animal Aid Humane Society (Moline)
Moline, IL

Momence
River Valley Animal Rescue (Momence)
Momence, IL

Spay Illinois (Momence)
Momence, IL

Monmouth
WIAR, Western Illinois Animal Rescue (Monmouth)
Monmouth, Illinois

Monticello
Piatt County Animal Shelter
Monticello, IL

Mt Prospect
http://www.iamra.org/
More info about IAMRA, Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association (Mt Prospect)

Mt. Prospect
Mundelein
Adoptable Friends, NFP
Mundelein, IL

http://reachrescue.org
More info about REACH, Rescuing Each Animal for Caring Homes Rescue Inc. (Mundelein)

Murphysboro
St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education (Murphysboro)
Murphysboro, Illinois

http://www.stfrancis-care.org/
More info about St. Francis Community Animal Rescue & Education (Murphysboro)

Naperville
ADOPT (Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment)
Naperville, IL

Angels on Wheels Animal Rescue (Naperville)
Naperville, IL

Naperville Area Humane Society
Naperville, IL

PURRS Naperville
Naperville, Illinois

Treasured Animal Rescue
Naperville, IL

Niles
Wright Way Rescue (Niles)
Niles, Illinois

Normal
Northbrook
A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Inc. (Northbrook)
Northbrook, Illinois

Northlake IL
Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP
Northlake IL

Oak Park
Animal Care League (ACL)
Oak Park, IL

Olney
Humane Society of Olney Area
Olney, IL

Palatine
All 4 the Love of Cats
Palatine, IL

Barbs Precious Rescue and Adoption Center, NFP
Palatine, IL

Palos Park
Animals For Awareness
Palos Park, IL

Pekin
TAPS No Kill Animal Shelter
Pekin, IL

Peoria
Foster Pet Outreach (Peoria)
Peoria, IL

Peotone
It's a Pittie Rescue (Peotone)
Peotone, IL

Plainfield
K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc.
Plainfield, IL

Starfish Animal Rescue (Plainfield)
Plainfield, IL

Pontiac
https://www.facebook.com/Livingston-County-Humane-Society-192809331037/
More info about LCHS - Livingston County Humane Society (Pontiac)

Princeton
Friends Of Strays, Inc. (Princeton)
Princeton, Illinois

Quincy Illinois
Quincy Humane Society
Quincy Illinois

Ringwood
Pets In Need Midwest
Ringwood, IL

Riverwoods/Deerfield
Orphans of the Storm (Riverwoods)
Riverwoods/Deerfield, IL

Rock Falls
Happy Tails Humane Society
Rock Falls, IL

Rockford
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
Rockford, IL

PAWS Humane Society (Rockford)
Rockford, IL

Romeoville
Romeoville Humane Society
Romeoville, IL

Roselle
Second City Canine Rescue (Roselle)
Roselle, IL

Rushville
Schuyler County Humane Society
Rushville, IL

Saint Anne
KCHF - Kankakee County Humane Foundation (Saint Anne)
Saint Anne, Illinois

https://www.facebook.com/K3CHF/
More info about KCHF - Kankakee County Humane Foundation (Saint Anne)

Savanna
Heartland Pet Welfare
Savanna, Illinois

Savoy
Schaumburg
Chicagoland Dog Rescue
Schaumburg, IL

Friendly & Feral Cat Rescue (Schaumburg)
Schaumburg, Illinois

Strays Halfway House
Schaumburg, IL

Shorewood
Will County Humane Society
Shorewood, IL

South Elgin
Anderson Animal Shelter (South Elgin)
South Elgin, IL

Springfield
FHFR - Forever Home Feline Ranch (Springfield)
Springfield, IL

Waggin Tails (Animal Protective League)
Springfield, Illinois

St. Charles
H.E.L.P, Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets (St. Charles)
St. Charles, Illinois

http://www.helpinganimals.org/
More info about H.E.L.P, Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets (St. Charles)

Thomasboro
Tilton
Tinley Park
P.A.W.S, Peoples Animal Welfare Society (Tinley Park)
Tinley Park, IL

http://www.pawstinleypark.org/
More info about P.A.W.S, Peoples Animal Welfare Society (Tinley Park)

Troy
Partners For Pets (Troy)
Troy, IL

Spencer Pet Rescue (Troy)
Troy, Illinois

Warrenville
Players for Pits, NFP
Warrenville, IL

Westchester
Chicago House Rabbit Society
Westchester, IL

The Greater Chicaco Ferret Association
Westchester, IL

Wheaton
St. Sophias Forgotten Felines
Wheaton, IL

Wheeling
Heartland Animal Shelter
Wheeling, IL

Wonder Lake
Animal Rescue Associates, Inc.
Wonder Lake, IL

Woodstock
Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary
Woodstock, IL

Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association
Woodstock, IL

Wyanet
Bishops Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP
Wyanet, IL

Kewanee
Henry County Humane Society–Kewanee Chapter
Kewanee, IL

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