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COPE Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Wilmington, IL

COPE (Cat Overpopulation Planned Endeavor) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to reducing the number of homeless and unwanted pets in Will and Grundy counties, spaying and neutering as many cats as possible through our TNR program, removing non-feral strays from the streets and placing them into our adoption program after providing them with proper medical care.

We are also committed to rescuing abandoned and/or injured pets who are in need of medical attention and forever homes. COPE is a no-kill organization, and does not believe in euthanasia as a means of controlling pet overpopulation.

COPE is 100% volunteer managed and operated, and all funds received for the animals go toward the medical care, spaying/neutering, and the daily care of our pets until they are adopted into a forever family.

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302 Main Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
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302 Main Street

Wilmington, IL 60481

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Wilmington, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Abbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Abbie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Wilmington, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Pokey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Wilmington, IL

Rescue FAQs

COPE serves Will and Grundy counties in Illinois.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process varies by adoption and type of pet. Contact COPE for details.

Pets at shelters & rescues near COPE Animal Rescue

Elmwood-Grove Animal Hospital

8035 W. Grand Ave.,
River Grove, IL 60171

Robdars Houndsong Rescue

Chicagoland, IL 60411

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

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Belize's adoption status with email updates.
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Belize

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Aurora, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marina's adoption status with email updates.
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Marina

Husky

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Carol Stream, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ariel's adoption status with email updates.
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Ariel

Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lupin's adoption status with email updates.
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Lupin

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Oak Pak, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Solstice's adoption status with email updates.
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Solstice

Norwegian Elkhound

Female, 9 mos
St. Charles, IL

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