Wish Upon a Rescue

Animal rescue in Joliet, Illinois

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Joliet, IL 60432

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Adoptable Pets at Wish Upon a Rescue

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Chilli

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Queen of hearts

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Deuce

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Jack

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Georgie

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
House-trained
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Journee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Muñeca

Domestic Shorthair

Female

Joliet, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
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winter

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Goblin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Rescue FAQs

Wish Upon a Rescue is a non-profit Illinois based animal rescue focused on saving the lives of homeless animals while providing the community with extensive education, outreach, and support. We believe in going above and beyond the status quo of rescue and are committed to providing innovative care and support for our animals physical and emotional health. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance at life regardless of breed, age, or physical ability.
Chicagoland area and Suburbs which include (but not limited to) Cook, Will, Dupage, Kane, and Kendall Counties
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements
• Primary adopter must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a government issued ID
• All household members need to be in agreement with the adoption
• Have the time and resources required to properly care for your new pet
• Fill out application and complete an interview with an Adoption Counselor
• Make WISH personnel aware that the animal will be a gift
• If required for the specific animal, allow a home for introduction to the home, all family members, and any furry friends living in your residence
• Disclose to WISH if other animals in household are not spayed or neutered
• Live within an hour drive of our foster homes

Adoption Fees

Fees:
• Puppies under 1 year $400
• Dogs over 1 year old $300
• Senior dogs $100
• Special needs--Variable


Fees:
• Kittens under 8 months of age $150 each or $250 for pair
• Cats over 8 months $100
• Cats 8 years and up $50
• Special needs--Variable

We have legally approved contracts for both dogs and cats.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Wish Upon a Rescue

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Huey

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos

Romeoville, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
House-trained
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Hiro

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy

Romeoville, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Alaric

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs

Joliet, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Animal Charities in Joliet, IL

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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