Animal Outreach Humane Society

Animal rescue in McHenry, Illinois

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P.O. Box 396, McHenry, IL 60051

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Outreach Humane Society

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Gertrude

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 2 mos

McHenry, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats
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1 - 1 of 1 pets available
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Rescue FAQs

Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County is a Northern Illinois, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) volunteer humane organization. The organization was started by a group of 28 individuals from many different walks of life and age groups united in the belief of the importance and benefits of animals in our lives. Together the members of Animal Outreach has resolved to help facilitate the end of the killing of adoptable animals in our community. Animal Outreach believes in the conforms to the no-kill philosophy as described in the Declaration of the No Kill Movement in the United States
We work mostly in our own county of McHenry in Illinois but are called upon occasionally to help cats in other counties such as Kane, Lake and Boone.
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

An adoption application must be filled out. An applicant must be 21 years of age or older. If adopter rents home or an apartment a copy of the lease must be seen or we must speak with a landlord prior to the adoption.
Kittens under 1 year - $175.00
Adults 1 to 8 years - $150.00
Seniors 8 and up - $75.00
Senior to senior - no fee
Some cats may be less based on certain circumstances like special needs.
Each animal includes the following services:

Already spayed and neutered
Blood tested for FELV & FIV
Has already been given its distemper shot
Dewormed
Rabies vaccination (PLEASE NOTE: Kittens under 16 weeks of age are not old enough for rabies vaccination. For any kitten adopted under 16 weeks the owner will be responsible for cost of the vet visit and rabies injection.)
Microchipped
Vet checked and deemed healthy (Note: if an animal has special needs it will be indicated)
48 hour health guarantee
Lifelong return policy of adoptable cats
The vast majority of our animals are cared for in loving foster homes which gives the animals more social interaction and allows us to better see their personality traits.

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0957 Cooper Bear

Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos

Ringwood, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Curley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 8 mos

Crystal Lake, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Needs special attention
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0923 Chance

Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Ringwood, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with dogs
House-trained
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