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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 Peanut Butter's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut Butter

Mountain Cur

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stewie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stewie

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bitsy 's adoption status with email updates.
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Bitsy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kinder's adoption status with email updates.
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Kinder

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kuma's adoption status with email updates.
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Kuma

Domestic Longhair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
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

Naperville Area Humane Society

1620 W. Diehl Road,
Naperville, IL 60563

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

Pointer/Great Dane

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zahra's adoption status with email updates.
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Zahra

Australian Shepherd

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

Pug/Chihuahua

Female, 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Viscountess's adoption status with email updates.
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Viscountess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Laila aka Quintana JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Laila aka Quintana JuM*

Australian Cattle Dog/Whippet

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tater's adoption status with email updates.
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Tater

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Marengo, IL

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