I adopted two rescues from Anderson's. They are so nice and spend as much time with you as you…read morewant. Their adoption policy is good. Hassle free. I'd go back again but I have too many dogs already!

Largest animal shelter in southwest suburbs adopting thousands of animals a year and helping with…read morelow cost vaccination clinics for the community!

Great passion and huge hearts to take care of the animals…read more Hours are good Transparent with pet history Play with animals and give them a lot of attention

picked up an owl on the side of the road that was injured/bleading, had a hard time trying to…read morelocate a place that would take him because it was Sunday night but he/she made through the night in my garage and took it to the Elburn location the next morning ; it was an honor to have it at my place,ever since moving to the LaSalle County area we have witnessed a bald eagle and a bobcat,am glad that there are centers that take care of the wildlife, we have a few pictures of the creatures we encounter and has been a blessing to see this amazing creatures in the wild, just hope they had extended hours/days because most animals are injured at night

Our precious dog Mochi got out Thursday evening through a hole in our fence. My husband and I…read moresearched our neighborhood up and down and were told that he was picked up by Kane County Animal Control. We appreciate that he is in good hands. My husband and I drove from Algonquin to Geneva at 8:30 AM on Friday to pick him up and we were informed that they are closed for Good Friday. Good Friday is not a recognized federal holiday. My poor baby can't come home now until MONDAY! No one was willing to help worried sick dog parents be reunited with their boy. I'm heartbroken to need to wait 4 more days to get my boy due to the lack of concern or understanding from Kane County Animal Control. He is in a kennel for Easter!!! This shows a lack of caring from people who supposedly care for animals. I will be there first thing Monday to get my precious boy from these uncaring individuals. Mochi is a shelter dog!!! He is training to be a therapy dog!!!! He doesn't need to be traumatized by being in a kennel all weekend long when his parents came to get him!!!!!!! Update: They are in the office and updating their website with a false name - 36 minutes ago. But not allowing for us to pick up Mochi.

0 stars!! They are terrible. We have asked for their help for injured cats who were suffering and…read moredying and they refused to help on 2 occasions and​​ told us we need the​ ​police to give them permission ​to pick up the animal which per the police is not true. They just don't want to help. Its disgusting. For a place that is supposed to care about animals they do not at all!!! ​​​​​​​​​​

I experienced the absolute honor and pleasure of adopting Gia from Almost Home Foundation. It was…read morea wonderful heartwarming, fulfilling experience. I was absolutely broken because I had lost three of my four dogs within two months. Gia has brought so much happiness laughter and meaningfulness to my life. I could never ever thank Maryann enough for picking my application out of many. For all her endless help. I send her pictures and videos and updates on Gia. She is so gracious to not just reply but to also text me asking how my babies are I don't think you would get that kind of personal touch from a different organization. I not only got Gia but I believe I have made some friends for life I have endless gratitude and admiration for the entire organization for the selfless incredible work that they do Gerry helped me with my vet appointments setting them up reminding me. Christina is now helping me sponsor some of their elderly long term dogs that deserve a second chance. They deserve to live their golden years in a safe loving home. I have adopted before from Anti Cruelty but this by far has been the best experience I have ever had with any organization.

I have never had such a hard time trying to communicate with a shelter like I have with this one…read more They make it very difficult to adopt. I really don't get it.

There truly are not enough words to express how grateful we are to Laura and Ann for helping make…read moremy husband's dream come true by bringing our beautiful corgi puppy, Maverick, into our family. Without Laura and Ann, this would not have been possible. Their kindness, compassion, support, and dedication throughout the adoption process meant more to us than they will ever know. We are completely in love with Maverick and could not be more excited, happy, and blessed to call him ours. He has already brought so much joy into our hearts and our home. Laura and Ann, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping make this dream a reality. We will forever be grateful to you and to ARF Animal Rescue Foundation for giving us the opportunity to love Maverick and make him part of our family.

I love this group so much. We had been looking for a pup and we were referred to ARF and I have had…read moreextraordinary service! Everyone has been so nice, kind, and their dedication to their mission is unwavering. I'm so grateful to them for our Louie !!! 100% gold star

We adopted our dog from 4 Paws and she is amazing. John, Shari & staff have been always wonderfulread more

I don't know how it happened, but it did…read more I lost my beloved Gordon almost 5 years ago. When I moved to Chicago in 2018 I immediately put in applications for the English Bulldog rescues. I knew it would be a long process, I didn't expect it to be impossible. One of them denied my application because of their income guidelines that evidently only Jay-Z could qualify for, but ONLY if Beyoncé co-signs the deal. When I was really really ready to have a dog in my life early last year, I applied to foster with another local bully rescue. We had a great phone interview, they claimed to be "impressed" with me, but they don't allow people in high-rises to foster. Some of the dogs don't like elevators. Why we went through that whole process when they could see my address, I don't know. I started researching breeders. Another undertaking that would likely take me years to find a good one and wait for the litter. It wasn't part of my regular routine at all, but I decided to go on pet finder one day and I saw this meatball at a rescue, recently listed. I applied right away. When I didn't get a confirmation e-mail that they received it, I called the next day. I was told that they'd rejected me because this love bug needs a family. Vicki didn't seem insulted when I told her that I know she knows what's best for her animals, but to please reconsider. I didn't expect to hear back. 20 minutes later i had a date to meet the guy the next day. And he's a dreamboat, so I was ready to kidnap him anyway but his two care takers decided we'd be a good fit. I wasn't the first applicant, or the only good one, either, I was told afterwards. Sorry everyone else! His name is Norman. He's about 3 years old. His limited history made it clear that his last "home" wasn't ideal. He was dumped at a dog pound, was found by someone connected to this rescue, and they bailed him out. My intuition tells me that he wasn't anyone's pet. He was likely used for breeding (he was neutered just before I got to take him home.) He couldn't get enough affection, attention, or enough to eat. He loves any soft surfaces and when he got his own bed, he looked like he won the lottery. It's been just over two months and this guy has come so far and has made me so proud of him. He's confident enough to not run over for attention just because I look at him. He leaves food in his bowl! He's learned how to play with his toys, people, and he's recently gotten playful with his friends from the dog run at my building. He was always a sweet boy from the moment we met, but he's learning to be a dog, it seems. He still uses me for a napkin whenever he wants, which is right on track. Dogs are the best. This guy had no reason to like anyone, but he can't help himself. He's a people person. He is a notorious party crasher if we happen to be walking by one in one of the lobby areas. He had no reason to trust me, but he does. And that brings me more joy than I can possibly express. I thank the hard rescue workers for what they do every day. For dogs like mine, and for the ones who don't get the lives they deserve. Thank you. Thank you. to trust me

I was looking for information on how to help a stray cat that has been coming to my house for more…read morethan a month. The staff member who helped me was very compassionate, kind, and knowledgeable. It was extremely difficult, trying to make a decision whether to step in to help the cat or whether to leave him roaming the neighborhood. I felt that I was given lots of reassurance and options to consider.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about DuPage County Animal Shelter and the amazing staff who…read morework there. From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed and cared for. Everyone at the shelter is kind, compassionate, and truly dedicated to making sure both pets and people are happy. A very special thank you to Dee, who was an absolute blessing. She was so patient, helpful, and understanding...answering every question I had with such care. She went above and beyond by making arrangements with the vet for my two kittens, and I never once felt rushed or overlooked. I adopted two beautiful kittens, and knowing they came from a place filled with so much love and support gives me such peace of mind. It is very clear that everyone at this shelter is passionate about helping animals find safe, happy homes, and about supporting families after adoption as well. I am so grateful for all the services they provide and for the genuine kindness of the staff. Thank you, Dee, Dr. Kristen and thank you DuPage County Animal Shelter, for helping me with my two precious "kids" and for the care you continue to give.

What a great place, and for a good cause. Any establishment that's cause is to help protect and…read moresave animals is good by me. We stopped in to drop off some dog items we no longer needed. It is very clean inside. We heard some animals making noise but didn't see them. Outside they have a couple play areas for dogs. I wanted to bring my dogs there to play.

Their lead volunteer coordinator has next to no business or experience running a program for…read morevolunteers- I looked up her profile - I saw no experience with her handling a shelter in the past. A couple of us met her once at a public event - I nor the other person ever saw her a 2nd time after that. She is never around - enjoys barking orders via electronic means at the volunteers. You have to cancel 24 hrs before coming in, and if you have a last-minute family emergency, there is no guarantee that the people you notify will relay the message. There is a clique-ish environment developing there, too. They gossip and talk about people behind their backs. Please adopt from a private shelter that actually values their volunteers and wants to you to get a cat or dog that matches your life situation. I adore the dogs there, just not the humans who are running the show.

I can't believe I hadn't reviewed Adopt previously. My dear sweet Calliecakes is from this shelter,…read moreso I am forever grateful that they rescued her. My parents saw her at the shelter back in 2012 and texted me her photo (because they knew I wanted a cat), and I was like "yes absolutely I want her I will come get her." And the rest is history -- it's been 11 great years with my bestie (and hopefully many more). And then a year later, almost to the day, my parents were like "hey let's go to Adopt" the day after Thanksgiving and they ended up getting a cat (their second) for themselves. I haven't been back to the shelter since 2013 when I went with them when they decided to get their cat, but at that time the shelter was super nice and they had several rooms where cats could roam free. It was a nice, no-stress situation to be able to sit on a sofa or on the floor and have the cats come check you out. So many snuggles. And I follow them on Instagram and they continue to do great work and care deeply for the animals they rescue. Definitely check them out if you are looking for a new best friend! And now enjoy the cat photo spam/cat tax :)

The dogs and cats are well taken care of by the staff and volunteers. They are friendly and…read moreinformative about any questions you have about adopting a particular dog or cat. There are a lot of amazing cats and dogs here looking for a good home. They offer vet services including spay and neuter at the clinic they have across from the shelter.

Came home with the most adorable yorkie today. We stopped in repeatedly before committing to a dog…read more They were so kind and patient to our small kids, knowing we were not buying a dog that day. Dogs come with all their papers and are registered with American Kennel Club. Including information on lineage and breeders. Not a puppy mill. Which is always a concern when you walk into a pet store.

Owners are very nice! Great experience getting our 1st puppy ever! My husband has allergies and…read morethey were very helpful making sure our dog was a good fit for us. We were sold the best dog ever. They always have the cutest puppies for sale!