From Transport, To Foster, To Home 

Each week, it begins with a journey. A homeless animal is rescued from a HIGH KILL county pound facility or puppy mill—often just days (or minutes) from death. These unwanted animals are lonely, emaciated, sick—and often infested with fleas, ticks and parasites. But they are so grateful to the
transporters who are bringing them to a new home and a new life.

The animals we rescue go directly to foster homes. Our foster families help prepare our animals for new homes and new lives.Often, the animals have never been inside a home, seen a toy or had the chance to interact with children or other animals. If the animal is sick, fosters nurse them back to health.

The final step is finding a forever home. Illinois Animal Rescue has helped thousand of unwanted and overlooked animals find new homes. And more are always waiting for that special person to come along. Open your heart!  View our adoptable animals or fill out an adoption application.