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Blackberry Point Haven Illinois

Dog rescue in McHenry, IL

Our Experience and Approach to Rescue

With over 60 years of combined experience in veterinary medicine and competitive arenas for both horses and dogs, our team brings a wealth of knowledge to the world of animal rescue. We receive calls from both Wisconsin and Illinois, often from shelters asking for individuals who initially thought raising a litter would be enjoyable but found it more challenging than expected.

When we take in these puppies, we ensure that the owners agree to spay or neuter the parents, and we cover the cost as our commitment to ending preventable breeding cycles. By stepping in before these puppies reach shelters, we protect them from exposure to parvovirus and other illnesses common in high-stress environments.

Given our small size and limited resources, we must be selective in the cases we take on. However, even when we cannot take in every litter, we’re still committed to funding and arranging for parents to be altered, directing many families to appropriate resources.

The animal rescue community is vast, and there are many ways to help—this is ours. We may each do things differently, but together, we all play a role in making a difference. Our license number is DS-537371, we are a 501c3 rescue

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McHenry, IL 60050
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Adoptable pets at Blackberry Point Haven Illinois

We'll also keep you updated on Linda's adoption status with email updates.
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Linda

Labradoodle

Female, 2 mos
McHenry, IL

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Illinois and Wisconsin

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We follow the National No Kill Advocacy Guidelines, which prioritize conversation-based adoptions and education to help find the best homes for our animals. We believe that ensuring a good home doesn’t require unnecessary or excessive rules.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Blackberry Point Haven Illinois

The Buddy Foundation

65 W. Seegers Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Woof Pack Dog Rescue

Hoffman Estataes, IL 60192

Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance

Arlington Heights, IL 60006

We'll also keep you updated on Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Hoffman Estates, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chex Mix's adoption status with email updates.
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Chex Mix

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on **MICHAEL**'s adoption status with email updates.
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**MICHAEL**

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Genesee Depot, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Janesville, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Sputnik & Noodle (bonded pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sputnik & Noodle (bonded pair)

New Zealand

Male, Young
Montgomery, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rocco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocco

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Wheaton, IL

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