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Orphans of the Storm

Animal shelter in Riverwoods, IL

We serve the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission is clear: To take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care possible for them; to nurture them back to health if need be; and finally to place them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve.

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2200 Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
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Meet their adoptable pets

2200 Riverwoods Road

Riverwoods, IL 60015

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Orphans of the Storm

We'll also keep you updated on Avery's adoption status with email updates.
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Avery

Black Mouth Cur/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Black Mouth Cur/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Luffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Luffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mizo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mizo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Paisley's adoption status with email updates.
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Paisley

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gamora's adoption status with email updates.
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Gamora

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lydia's adoption status with email updates.
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Lydia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Riverwoods, IL

Shelter FAQs

Serving the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We invite you to come to the shelter and find a dog or a cat that will become your lifelong friend and companion. When you come to visit make sure to bring:
* Current driver's license with your correct address or a state ID with a photo.
* As many members of your family as possible to help make sure the new member is a good fit.

Adoption application

https://orphansofthestorm.org/adopt/form/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Orphans of the Storm

Feral Fixers, NFP

330 Eisenhower Lane North,
Lombard, IL 60148

We'll also keep you updated on Haylen's adoption status with email updates.
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Haylen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on yisul's adoption status with email updates.
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yisul

Jindo/Shiba Inu

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Branch's adoption status with email updates.
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Branch

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy Boy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Hillside, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Landon's adoption status with email updates.
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Landon

Goldendoodle

Male, 1 yr
Hainesville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gustavo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gustavo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Chicago, IL

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