Our mission is to secure a bright future for the dogs and cats who need us most. We love to rescue the diamonds in the rough. From the completely shut down dog who won't move from the corner of her kennel, to the mouthy puppy in an adult body, and every beautiful soul in between. We strongly believe that kindness works, and often times, all animals need is a little time, understanding, and compassion. We believe the power of education is one of the most important tools to combat animal cruelty. The best way to help these wonderful animals who give us nothing but sloppy kisses or happy purrs is to do everything we can to help those who have already suffered, and do as much as possible to prevent any more from living through an unhappy story.
We are a foster-based rescue and rely 100% on volunteers and donations. We are always looking for fellow animal lovers to join our team!
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Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland region
Additional adoption info
The first step in adopting one of our rescue animals is to fill out an online application. One of our adoption coordinators will contact you to learn more about what you are looking for in a furry companion and tell you more about the dog(s) or cat(s) you are interested in. We will do a meet and greet with all human and canine/feline members of the household, and one of our volunteers will do a home visit. If all parties agree, we will proceed with a 1-3 week home trial, depending on the situation. A home trial allows you to get to know the dog or cat and see if they will be a good fit with your lifestyle. If all goes well, we will finalize the adoption. Once an animal comes into our rescue, we will do anything it takes to place them in the best homes and make their adoption a success. When you adopt one of our rescues, you become part of our family. We will always be here for you, whether that is in one week or ten years.
Highland, IN 60453
6460 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60631
975 Rand Road,
Des Plaines,
IL
60016
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