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Orphans of the Storm

Animal shelter in Riverwoods, IL

We serve the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission is clear: To take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care possible for them; to nurture them back to health if need be; and finally to place them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve.

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Address
2200 Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
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Meet their adoptable pets

2200 Riverwoods Road

Riverwoods, IL 60015

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Orphans of the Storm

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Leonardo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leonardo

Doberman Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasmine

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dr. Dre's adoption status with email updates.
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Dr. Dre

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Doja cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Doja cat

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Riverwoods, IL

Shelter FAQs

Serving the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We invite you to come to the shelter and find a dog or a cat that will become your lifelong friend and companion. When you come to visit make sure to bring:
* Current driver's license with your correct address or a state ID with a photo.
* As many members of your family as possible to help make sure the new member is a good fit.

Adoption application

https://orphansofthestorm.org/adopt/form/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Orphans of the Storm

Red Door Animal Shelter

2410 W Lunt,
Chicago, IL 60645

Illinois Shorthair Rescue

PO Box 341,
Gurnee, IL 60031

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Primrose's adoption status with email updates.
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Primrose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Lilly

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Elk Grove Village, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Gerbil

Female, 10 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Aster's adoption status with email updates.
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Aster

Maine Coon

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs
Matteson, IL

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