Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Anderson Humane — South Elgin
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes
Address:
1000 S. La Fox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
Wildlife Center:
45W061 IL-38
Elburn, IL 60119
Phone:
(847) 697-2880
Wildlife Center: (847) 697-2880 ext. 25
Email:
info@ahconnects.org
Wildlife: wildlife@ahconnects.org
County:
Kane County
Website:
Homepage – Anderson Humane
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Small mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Native mammals
Native birds
Other injured and orphaned wildlife
Services Provided:
Pet adoption
Wildlife rehabilitation
Wildlife rescue guidance
Veterinary treatment
Foster care
Animal surrender assistance
Low-cost veterinary services
Spay/neuter services
Pet food assistance
Wildlife education
About:
Anderson Humane provides both companion-animal services and wildlife rehabilitation. Its South Elgin shelter handles adoption and other pet programs, while its Elburn Wildlife Center provides guidance, medical treatment, rehabilitation and eventual release for injured and orphaned native wildlife. The wildlife center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation — Barrington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes
Address:
116 S. Northwest Highway, #145
Barrington, IL 60010
Mailing address only; animals are admitted at the rehabilitation facility by appointment.
Phone:
(847) 842-8000
Email:
info@flintcreekwildlife.org
County:
Lake County
Website:
Rehabilitation – Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Songbirds
Birds of prey
Waterfowl
Squirrels
Opossums
Rabbits
Beavers
Foxes
Coyotes
Deer
Reptiles
Amphibians
Other native wildlife
Services Provided:
Wildlife rehabilitation
Emergency wildlife guidance
Medical treatment
Orphaned wildlife care
Injury rehabilitation
Pre-release conditioning
Wildlife education
Release back into the wild
About:
Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation is a state- and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation organization founded in 2003. It treats thousands of injured and orphaned wild animals and is listed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources among the state’s licensed wildlife rehabilitation resources. Animals are accepted by appointment.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Red Door Animal Shelter — Chicago
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
2410 W. Lunt Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone:
(773) 764-2242
Email:
info@reddoorshelter.org
County:
Cook County
Website:
Red Door Animal Shelter – Chicago’s no-kill shelter for cats, rabbits and dogsRed Door Animal Shelter
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Rabbits
Cats
Dogs
Occasional domestic ducks
Occasional backyard chickens
Services Provided:
Animal rescue
Rabbit rescue
Cat rescue
Dog rescue
Adoption
Foster care
Rabbit boarding
Rabbit bonding assistance
Pet-care education
About:
Red Door Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter with a particularly strong rabbit program in addition to its work with cats and dogs. Its rabbit rescue and adoption program dates to 2000 and the organization occasionally assists other domestic animals such as ducks and chickens.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County — Beecher
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
3751 W. Church Road
Beecher, IL 60401
Phone:
(708) 258-3959
Email:
office@illinoishorserescue.org
County:
Will County
Website:
Animal Rescue | Illinois Horse Rescue Of Will County | United States
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Horses
Donkeys
Cats
Chickens
Ducks
Turkeys
Goats
Sheep
Cattle
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Other farm and domestic animals
Services Provided:
Animal rescue
Equine rescue
Farm-animal rescue
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Sanctuary care
Adoption
Educational programs
Therapeutic programs
Youth outreach
About:
Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County provides shelter and rehabilitation for abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses while also caring for a substantial variety of other farm and companion animals. Its current population can include donkeys, goats, sheep, cattle, poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs, and barn cats in addition to horses.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Hooved Animal Humane Society — Woodstock
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
10804 McConnell Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone:
(815) 337-5563
Email:
info@hahs.org
County:
McHenry County
Website:
Home – Hooved Animal Humane Society
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Horses
Ponies
Miniature horses
Donkeys
Mules
Hinnies
Pigs
Other hooved farm animals
Services Provided:
Hooved-animal rescue
Abuse and neglect intervention
Physical rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Foster placement
Adoption
Animal welfare investigations
Humane education
Advocacy
About:
Founded in 1971, the Hooved Animal Humane Society focuses on preventing cruelty and neglect involving horses and other hooved animals. Animals requiring intervention can receive rehabilitation before being placed into foster or adoptive homes. Its current programs also include some farm animals such as pigs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Anti-Cruelty — Chicago
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
157 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone:
(312) 644-8338
Email:
communitycare@anticruelty.org
County:
Cook County
Website:
Anti-Cruelty | Home
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Other companion animals
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Animal admissions
Foster care
Veterinary clinic services
Spay/neuter
Vaccinations
Behavior assistance
Pet-owner support
Pet-resource assistance
Humane education
About:
Anti-Cruelty is an open-door humane society serving Chicago-area pets and their families. The organization provides shelter and adoption services alongside veterinary care, behavior resources, community programs and assistance designed to help people keep their pets. Its main telephone line is staffed seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
PAWS Chicago — Chicago
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
1997 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone:
(773) 935-7297
Email:
info@pawschicago.org
County:
Cook County
Website:
Home Page | PAWS Chicago
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Services Provided:
Animal rescue
Adoption
Foster care
Medical treatment
Spay/neuter
Vaccinations
Pet training
Community outreach
Pet-owner resources
Intake assistance
About:
PAWS Chicago operates adoption, medical, foster, spay/neuter, training, and community outreach programs for homeless and at-risk dogs and cats. Its Lincoln Park adoption center is located on North Clybourn Avenue, while additional medical and intake services operate from its other Chicago facilities.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Humane Society of Central Illinois — Normal
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
423 Kays Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Phone:
(309) 451-1000
Email:
office@hscipets.org
County:
McLean County
Website:
Home – Humane Society of Central Illinois
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Small companion animals
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Animal care
Medical care
Foster support
Pet placement
Community outreach
Volunteer programs
Humane education
About:
The Humane Society of Central Illinois has served Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities since 1984. Its Pet Adoption Center houses and cares for animals awaiting permanent homes, and the organization reports helping more than 1,000 animals annually.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Belleville Area Humane Society — Belleville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
1301 S. 11th Street
Belleville, IL 62226
Phone:
(618) 235-3712
Email:
admin@bahspets.org
County:
St. Clair County
Website:
Home – Belleville Area Humane Society
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Puppies
Cats
Kittens
Pets belonging to families in crisis
Services Provided:
Animal adoption
Shelter care
Foster care
Spay/neuter assistance
Vaccination services
Microchipping
Pet food assistance
Veterinary assistance
Rehoming support
Temporary crisis housing for pets
Humane education
About:
Belleville Area Humane Society serves animals and pet owners in the St. Clair County area through adoption, sheltering, foster care, veterinary-access programs, pet food assistance and community outreach. Its SafePets program can also provide temporary care for pets while survivors of domestic violence seek safe housing.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026