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West Suburban Humane Society

Animal rescue in DOWNERS GROVE, IL

The West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) is a volunteer-based, no-kill animal rescue that was founded in 1972 in the western suburbs of Chicago. WSHS now finds homes for more than 500 dogs and cats each year!

WSHS is 100% funded by individual, corporate, and private foundations donations, and has over 450 active volunteers! WSHS is caring for about 200 animals at any given time. We adopt to the following counties in IL: DuPage, Cook, Lake, McHenry, Will, Kane & Kendall. If you are a pet owner, check out the Resources tab on our website!

Contact Carolyn Mossberger
Address
1901 Ogden Ave.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
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Meet their adoptable pets

1901 Ogden Ave.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

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Adoptable pets at West Suburban Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juno's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alfie's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfie

Bloodhound

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bucee's adoption status with email updates.
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Bucee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gordy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gordy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pluto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pluto

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zed's adoption status with email updates.
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Zed

Labrador Retriever

Male, 11 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Two John's adoption status with email updates.
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Two John

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Rescue FAQs

Cook County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Lake County, IL
Will County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kendall County, IL
McHenry County, IL

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

See our full adoption process here: https://wshs-dg.org/adopt

Adoption application

https://wshs-dg.org/adopt-app/view/form

Pets at shelters & rescues near West Suburban Humane Society

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith St,
Palatine, IL 60067

Heather's Foster Dogs

P.O. Box 10,
Flossmoor, IL 60422

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Hobart, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Hippy's adoption status with email updates.
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Hippy

Husky

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Carol Stream, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tommy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy

Tabby

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Lombard, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Liquorice's adoption status with email updates.
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Liquorice

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Morton Grove, IL

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