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Animal Outreach Humane Society

Cat rescue in McHenry, IL

Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County is a Northern Illinois, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) volunteer humane organization. The organization was started by a group of 28 individuals from many different walks of life and age groups united in the belief of the importance and benefits of animals in our lives. Together the members of Animal Outreach has resolved to help facilitate the end of the killing of adoptable animals in our community.

Animal Outreach believes in the conforms to the no-kill philosophy as described in the Declaration of the No Kill Movement in the United States

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 396
McHenry, IL 60051
Donation
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Adoptable pets at Animal Outreach Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Orion's adoption status with email updates.
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Orion

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
McHenry, IL

Rescue FAQs

We work mostly in our own county of McHenry in Illinois but are called upon occasionally to help cats in other counties such as Kane, Lake and Boone.

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

Additional adoption info

An adoption application must be filled out. An applicant must be 21 years of age or older. If adopter rents home or an apartment a copy of the lease must be seen or we must speak with a landlord prior to the adoption.
Kittens under 1 year - $175.00
Adults 1 to 8 years - $150.00
Seniors 8 and up - $75.00
Senior to senior - no fee
Some cats may be less based on certain circumstances like special needs.
Each animal includes the following services:

Already spayed and neutered
Blood tested for FELV & FIV
Has already been given its distemper shot
Dewormed
Rabies vaccination (PLEASE NOTE: Kittens under 16 weeks of age are not old enough for rabies vaccination. For any kitten adopted under 16 weeks the owner will be responsible for cost of the vet visit and rabies injection.)
Microchipped
Vet checked and deemed healthy (Note: if an animal has special needs it will be indicated)
48 hour health guarantee
Lifelong return policy of adoptable cats
The vast majority of our animals are cared for in loving foster homes which gives the animals more social interaction and allows us to better see their personality traits.

Adoption application

https://animaloutreachsociety.info/tabid/224/Default.aspx?animal_id=6976

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Outreach Humane Society

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PO Box 4074,
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We'll also keep you updated on Sagebrush's adoption status with email updates.
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Sagebrush

Mouse

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Maximillion Lewis Carrington IV's adoption status with email updates.
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Maximillion Lewis Carrington IV

Great Dane/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 9 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Adora's adoption status with email updates.
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Adora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Forest's adoption status with email updates.
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Forest

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Skokie, IL
We'll also keep you updated on D-Boe's adoption status with email updates.
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D-Boe

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Waukesha, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Ruth's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Ruth

American Staffordshire Terrier/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Itasca, IL

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