Working Together to Save Lives
ILLINOIS ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. is a not-for-profit, no-kill animal rescue group. We are a coalition of rescuers, transporters, fosters, vets, humane societies, investigators and shelters that advocate for and save homeless animals throughout the state of Illinois, while educating the general
public on the need for humane treatment of animals and comprehensive spay and neutering programs.
Transport Spotlight
Every Tuesday—rain or shine—is transport day. Volunteer drivers from all over Illinois (and beyond) pick up animals from high-kill shelters, load them into vans and drive them to no-kill shelters in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Along the way, the animals are fed, watered, walked and socialized—all by kind volunteers.
Some of these animals have never seen love; never seen grass or never been out of the cage. Their journey to a new life is just beginning.
Watch our transport story.
Donate to our Transport Fund
Help us support our weekly transport! Your donations help
us cover gas and van maintenance.