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    Bow Wow Revolution

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    Herbie is ready for his next Bow Wow adoption event
    Sheri S.

    With no facility and 100% staffed by volunteers who pull animals from high kill shelters, work with vets to resolve all kinds of medical conditions, foster animals, work through many adoption processes each month, plan and manage adoption events and pursue monetary and pet supply donations, this is the kind of rescue you want to donate to and adopt from. 100% of all funds, donations and resources go to directly to the care of the animals. I found a sick dog through a group of CACC volunteers. He was on the urgent list and needed rescue from CACC. He just broke my heart. I offered to foster through the Facebook feed, but no takers. One of the volunteers suggested I reach out to the shelters that are able to pull from CACC. I sent 20 emails with photos asking for support. Only Bow Wow responded and I became a foster home for them. This is not a big organization. It's a small group of very dedicated folks who truly love animals. A+ dedication. I am proud to be a foster home for Bow Wow Revolution. To those who post anything negative about a dedicated group of volunteers SHAME ON YOU. We are very fortunate in Chicago to have MANY no kill shelter groups who are dedicated to making Chicago a no-kill city. All rescues screen to make sure animals to go loving homes, this takes time. If you need help with a rescue, reach out to many organizations as I did.

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    Wright Way Rescue - Maple :)

    Wright Way Rescue

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    We technically rescued our dog through here from lambs farm. She is the loml and I wouldn't change…read moreit for the world. She did have problems w aggression initially and while we were able to adjust, I think it would have been beneficial if they told us that before adoption, so we could prepare how to better train her. I think it's important for shelters to be honest about animals behaviors when adopting them out, ik so many need homes, but having honest convos like that will help differentiate between owners who are ready/willing to take care of animals w behavioral issues vs some who may just return them. Owners also need to see adopting animals as like having a kid, cause idk returning an animal is incredibly stressful and even traumatizing for most animals. I don't blame the people, just the system, but as consumers it is our job to be a lot more aware and conscious.

    Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The shelter was extremely malodorous and packed with…read morepuppies. Many of the clientele who were "shopping" puppies raised our eyebrows. There were no older dogs. Questions have been raised about how their puppies are acquired. We love the dog we adopted. She clearly was allowed to urinate and defecate in her crate at the shelter because that behavior, not instinctual, had to be carefully undone. She was misrepresented as being an "Australian Kelpe" despite looking like a pit bull which genetic testing later confirmed was her predominant breed. I don't know if the ends justify the means but we have a wonderful and loving addition to our family of 3 cats and, 2 dogs again after our beloved 14 year old rescue lab left this world in February.

    Precious Pets Almost Home

    Precious Pets Almost Home

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    Portage Park

    In May of 2022 our family was looking to add a young cat to our home. We visited PAWS twice but…read morejust didn't "click" with any of the cats we met at that time. I had 2 friends that had adopted their cats through Precious Pets, so I decided to look into them and I'm so happy I did! I love that they're a foster-based rescue. The application process was lengthy but integral to finding the best fit for our family. I appreciated that they took the time to "vet" us and figure out what would work best for our family. It showed me that they truly care about where their animals go and want the absolute best outcome for them. We were looking for a cat to join our 2 cat, 1 toddler (at the time) home. We went to visit a litter of kittens that were about ready to be adopted out at their foster home. We initially were interested in one of the boys, but one of the girls ended up stealing our hearts at the meet & greet. The foster was able to tell us more about their personalities since she helped raise them, and I really appreciated her insight because it helped us pick the best cat for our family. We needed a gentle and patient cat for our growing family. Sesame came home with us a few weeks later and we just love her so much! She has grown up to be one of the most calm and gentlest cats I've ever met - sweet and curious and sometimes mischievous too. She loves her people & two older cat brothers - we couldn't imagine our lives without her now! I truly believe that Precious Pets giving Sesame a safe and healthy foster home to grow up in helped shape her into the wonderful cat she has become.

    I can't believe I'm just posting a review for this amazing adoption group. We adopted our Leon…read more(was Peaches) about five years ago from PPAH. I can't quite remember who helped us but everyone was great! I really appreciate that they take the time to get to know you and know the adoption is right. I can't imagine our lives without our sweet princess.

    Tree House Humane Society

    Tree House Humane Society

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    West Rogers Park

    I am a crazy cat lady. With that said, I always look for excuses to pat more cats I can find. On…read moreone October off-work day, I made a reservation for the "Tree House Humane Society" cafe to see some cats in West Rogers Park. Reservation was done online and no deposit was needed. I paid $10 onsite which included a drink or pastry of my choice and 30 min play time with these feline beauties. When I arrived at the cafe at the scheduled time, the young lady at the cafe informed me there was only one cat in the cafe area but offered me to see some more cats upstairs. Honestly, that was a great trade-off even though she kept apologizing to me for the inconvenience. I was able to enjoy my iced chai and visited some kittens and adult cats in different colonies. Toys and hand sanitizers were provided as we entered and exited each colony. The barista lady introduced me to the cats that were awake for some playtime. Too bad 30 minutes went by way to fast and it was time for me to leave. "Tree House Humane Society" is near the 49B (Western) bus stop. I personally had to take 3 busses from my house to get there, so I do recommend driving since parking should not be too hard to find. There are spots by the building for the patrons I assume.

    What an impressive rescue shelter. It was the first stop on our journey to find a new cat. The Tree…read moreHouse staff was extremely friendly and helpful. After reviewing all of the adoptable felines, we fell in love with a small 1 year old cat that they called Toaster. She is perfect. Because of Bissell's Clear Out The Shelters" special (May 1- May 17) adoption fees were reduced from $115 to $70.

    Roll Over Animal Rescue

    Roll Over Animal Rescue

    (6 reviews)

    ***If you're looking to rescue from here BEWARE***…read more I adopted a puppy from this organization in 2019. Unfortunately after years of trying to correct behavioral and paying hundreds of dollars trying to correct this nothing worked. I reached out to Marsha Perry in 2020 to inform her of the problems and she simply told me to look into training (which we already had spend hundred on). In March of 2024 I reached out to her again to tell her I had tried everything and couldn't keep the dog anymore. Marsha said "ROAR has not been doing dogs for many years and has transitioned to mostly cats". She also said "can't he be kept in a cage or in a separate area of the house?" She became extremely vile, unresponsive at times and simply refused to help. At the time do adoption we were told they would take the dog back NO QUESTIONS ASKED, should "life happen" and we could keep him anymore. Clearly not the case. I continued to reach out to other rescues in the area and unfortunately a few months later my husband lost his job, we had to move in with family and their senior dog gets severe anxiety around other dogs. So keeping our behavioral complex dog was not an option. I reached out to a shelter in desperation and explained to them everything that Marsha had said to me. I even showed them emails and they were APPALLED! They were happy to take him in and take care of him. A few days later Marsha emails me with a very nasty tone "I can't believe you thought this was a better option for him." Ummm...you left me no choice! Please stay away from this organization. Not only will they NOT honor signed contracts, the owner Marsha will harass you, belittle you and be flat out be nasty to you. I have reported this organization. These people shouldn't be allowed to continue to foster animals. I can only imagine how they treat those poor animals.

    Well they let me adopt my best friend so I'd say I loved it ! Please adopt don't shop!!!!!read more

    All 4 the Love of Cats - Cat Adoption in Palatine, Illinois

    All 4 the Love of Cats

    (5 reviews)

    CAT LOVERS BEWARE...DO NOT adopt from this person Sarah!!!!! If I could give her a negative rating,…read moreI would!!! She makes one of the happiest things to do the most heartbreaking and miserable experience!!! My son and I had recently lost both of our sweet cats (Lucy and Ricky) within 4 months of each other due to cancers and heart issues. All we wanted to do was fill our home again with the love of a new cat. We fell in love with one sweet kitten and wanted to take him home so badly! She then proceeded to tell us we could not adopt one single cat because he was a brother to another. So we considered taking both, but she refused to see us or even let us see and hold the cats unless we took a pair. She said that we were wasting her time! She told us they were brothers, but with no proof. All she kept saying is that they were bonded...don't let people sucker you into taking two cats that way! She didn't care at all about the welfare of the cats. Then she proceeded to tell us that the cats were $260 a piece, when it is posted on the website that the adoption fees were $150 per cat! She vindictive and money hungry and is not at all concerned for the wellbeing of the cats!!! It's very sad for people to use their control over something like that when an animal could have a wonderful life in a warm and loving home!

    Got one star because it is impossible to give zero. I called the number for the Niles store, but…read moregot no answer. However, I immediately received a text from that number asking what I was calling about. No call back, no request for ME to call again, this person insisted on handling everything through text. Marvelous. When I said I was interested in adopting, I was curtly asked which location, and was informed that the hours posted are NOT necessarily the hours available, and that they NEVER do same-day adoptions. (Perhaps they wanted to run a background check on me - I don't know.). When I questioned why, they said something about too many returned adoptions. I'm not sure I follow the logic on just how making me wait would make me more inclined to keep the cat, but whatever. So, I then asked what options we had for arranging an interview/adoption, and their response was "What is your hurry? Adoptions are a 20-year commitment." As if I didn't already know that. This ain't my first rodeo. I can understand their desire to make sure their cats find good homes, but immediately assuming, and even accusing that I would NOT provide a good home is not the way to do this. I responded by telling them I found their suggestion more than a little insulting, but played along and explained myself and the housing situation the new adoptee would be encountering. I have heard nothing back since. I don't think this person is serious about finding good homes for the cats entrusted to their care. I suggest looking elsewhere.

    Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE - Volunteer works with a C.A.R.E. dog.

    Community Animal Rescue Effort - CARE

    (22 reviews)

    Stellar experience at C.A.R.E. Catherine was wonderful to work with. The facility was clean and…read morewell-kept every time I visited. And the animals seemed healthy and well cared for. This is the first time I've brought a shelter animal home without major health issues. After a God-awful experience fostering for a cat shelter on the north side of the city -- which lied to me repeatedly about the foster cat's condition and then heartlessly euthanized her -- C.A.R.E. was 180 degrees different and a breath of fresh air. Often shelter cats are underweight and saddled with at least one type of parasite, despite the shelter's best efforts. That was not the case here; in fact, the cat got a clean bill of health on her first vet trip, which she handled like a pro, leaving a trail of admirers behind her. That said, extra credit to C.A.R.E. for treating the less robust kitties, with cancer and similar illnesses, that other shelters are too cheap to deal with. If you're thinking of adopting or fostering, come meet the animals here.

    Applied online to rescue a dog. my dog passed after 12 years. Gail called me after a couple of days…read more& she told me that I was too old to adopt, (I am 74). My husband and I own a home with a fenced back yard. then this Gail also said that if I had to downsize, what would I do with the dog. I told her that I eoukd bring dog w/me. she was just making excuses for me not to adopt. very discriminating. I would never recommend this rescue, it's sad that there r so many dogs that need adopting.

    Bow Wow Revolution - petadoption - Updated May 2026

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