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West Suburban Humane Society

Animal rescue in DOWNERS GROVE, IL

The West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) is a volunteer-based, no-kill animal rescue that was founded in 1972 in the western suburbs of Chicago. WSHS now finds homes for more than 500 dogs and cats each year!

WSHS is 100% funded by individual, corporate, and private foundations donations, and has over 450 active volunteers! WSHS is caring for about 200 animals at any given time. We adopt to the following counties in IL: DuPage, Cook, Lake, McHenry, Will, Kane & Kendall. If you are a pet owner, check out the Resources tab on our website!

Contact Carolyn Mossberger
Address
1901 Ogden Ave.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
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1901 Ogden Ave.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

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Adoptable pets at West Suburban Humane Society

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

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alfie's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfie

Bloodhound

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Devon's adoption status with email updates.
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Devon

Boxer

Female, 6 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ricken's adoption status with email updates.
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Ricken

Boxer

Male, 6 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Plums's adoption status with email updates.
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Plums

German Shepherd Dog/Great Pyrenees

Male, 6 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lupe's adoption status with email updates.
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Lupe

Pointer

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bootsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bootsy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Grady's adoption status with email updates.
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Grady

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Rescue FAQs

Cook County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Lake County, IL
Will County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kendall County, IL
McHenry County, IL

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

See our full adoption process here: https://wshs-dg.org/adopt

Adoption application

https://wshs-dg.org/adopt-app/view/form

Pets at shelters & rescues near West Suburban Humane Society

A Heart For Animals

P.O. Box 986,
Huntley, IL 60142

Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.

PO Box 408,
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Felines and Canines - Chicago Chapter

1962 W Peterson Ave., (Corner Of Peterson & Damen),
Chicago, IL 60660

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 8 yrs 9 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tater Tot's adoption status with email updates.
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Tater Tot

Domestic Shorthair

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

Ferret

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

Turkish Van

Male, Kitten
Lyons, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Flora's adoption status with email updates.
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Flora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Lemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 9 yrs 2 mos
Naperville, IL

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Animal Charities in DOWNERS GROVE, IL

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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