Illinois Equine Humane Center Mission Statement
To provide humane treatment and shelter while working as a clearinghouse to seek adoptive homes for all of Illinois’ unwanted equines, regardless of breed.
To educate the public and raise awareness for responsible equine ownership so that fewer horses end up in crisis.
Illinois Equine Humane Center, NFP
19501 West Ballou Road
Wilmington, IL 60481
The entire state of Illinois.
Additional adoption info
The ILEHC requires all potential adoptors to have completed an adoption approval process. An Adoption Contract is also required of all approved adoptive homes.
The ILEHC charges a standard adoption fee of $500.00 per horse.
PO Box 34612,
Chicago,
IL
60634
511 W. North Ave.,
Chicago,
IL
60610
Joliet, IL 60433
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