Wish Upon a Rescue

Animal rescue in Joliet, Illinois

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Joliet, IL 60432

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Adoptable Pets at Wish Upon a Rescue

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Marvel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Joliet, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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House-trained
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Twyla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Tux

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Toffee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Simba

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Joliet, IL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Mouth

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Chunk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Andy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Joliet, IL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Sage

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Joliet, IL

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Good with kids
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
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Rescue FAQs

Wish Upon a Rescue is a non-profit Illinois based animal rescue focused on saving the lives of homeless animals while providing the community with extensive education, outreach, and support. We believe in going above and beyond the status quo of rescue and are committed to providing innovative care and support for our animals physical and emotional health. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance at life regardless of breed, age, or physical ability.
Chicagoland area and Suburbs which include (but not limited to) Cook, Will, Dupage, Kane, and Kendall Counties
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements
• Primary adopter must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a government issued ID
• All household members need to be in agreement with the adoption
• Have the time and resources required to properly care for your new pet
• Fill out application and complete an interview with an Adoption Counselor
• Make WISH personnel aware that the animal will be a gift
• If required for the specific animal, allow a home for introduction to the home, all family members, and any furry friends living in your residence
• Disclose to WISH if other animals in household are not spayed or neutered
• Live within an hour drive of our foster homes

Adoption Fees

Fees:
• Puppies under 1 year $400
• Dogs over 1 year old $300
• Senior dogs $100
• Special needs--Variable


Fees:
• Kittens under 8 months of age $150 each or $250 for pair
• Cats over 8 months $100
• Cats 8 years and up $50
• Special needs--Variable

We have legally approved contracts for both dogs and cats.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Wish Upon a Rescue

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Anne Bonny (AB)

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos

Romeoville, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Jonathan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos

Romeoville, IL

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N/A
Size
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No Details Provided
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Lucien

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos

Joliet, IL

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No Details Provided
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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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