Help & Other Resources
Check back as we continue to add resources and help for you as a responsible pet parent and amazing human being. Even if you don’t adopt from us, we hope you make that connection and ADOPT, don’t shop, for your next feline family member.
Help & Support for You
Illinois Pet Food Pantries
If you are in need of help providing food for your animal family members, please check out this list of Illinois pet food pantries throughout the state. Please don’t let food insecurity be the reason you have to give up your companion!
Human Food Pantries
Neighborhood Food Pantries is a DuPage County-based resource for people needing assistance with providing meals for themselves and their families. Also check out this link for other resources in DuPage County.
For our friends in Cook County, please check this link for information on the Greater Chicago Food Depository and other resources.
Low Cost Pet Spay/Neuter/Vaccines
Spay Illinois operates to end pet homelessness by empowering pet owners and shelters with the resources that they need to be successful. We believe that no pet should ever be denied quality preventative care due to the financial circumstances of their family and we work hard to provide people the tools and resources they need to provide their pets with care they can afford. We offer our services to all pet owners and rescue groups, but strategically focus our programs and initiatives to benefit pets in poverty and those without homes.
Emergency Plans
If you are worried about what might happen to your pets if you are sick or there is an emergency, check out these amazing handouts either directly from Best Friends or Austin Pets Alive!. It never hurts to be prepared. Check back soon, as we are compiling resources for a pet first aid kid and other information for weather emergency situations as well.
Humans and Pets in Crisis?
This link leads to a handout of organizations offer resources similar to the Blessed Bonds program (emergency or temporary foster care for animals and people in crisis).
Some provide temporary housing, while others help with pet necessities such as food, medical care, etc.
Other Rescues & Animal Groups
DCAS (DuPage County Animal Services)
DuPage County Animal Services is committed to serving people and helping pets in a safe way.
For more information about DuPage County Animal Services including location, hours, or to view animals available for adoption, please visit https://www.dupageco.org/animalservices/ or call the shelter at (630) 407-2800.
K.A.R.E. (Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife)
We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit wildlife rescue located in Saint Charles, Illinois since 1995. Federal and state licensed. USDA licensed and inspected. KARE for Wildlife does rescues, rehabilitates local wild animals, releases those who can be released and educates the public on our local wildlife. KARE is insured and does educational programs to give the public an opportunity to see the birds of prey up close while learning about them. We do programs for schools, scout programs, senior centers and more.