Ruby Whiskers Animal rescue

Animal rescue in Lemont, Illinois

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12305 S. New Ave, Lemont, IL 60439
Suite O

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Adoptable Pets at Ruby Whiskers Animal rescue

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Skye aka Shamrock

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos

Lemont, IL

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Candy

Pit Bull Terrier/Bulldog

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Photo of Freeda (Adoption Fee Sponsored)

Freeda (Adoption Fee Sponsored)

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Tipper

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of June

June

Black Mouth Cur/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of Olive

Olive

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Photo of Didi

Didi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos

Lemont, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Rescue FAQs

MISSION
Our mission is to be a voice and a home for dogs and cats who do not have one. To provide love, care, and shelter for those who have never had it or have lost it. We believe all animals are deserving. We will rescue, protect, vet, and provide hope as we search for loving forever homes for all animals that come into our care.

PURPOSE
Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue, based in Lemont, IL, is dedicated to rescuing, vetting, and rehoming animals from shelters and other abandoned situations. Operated by dedicated volunteers and supported by foster families and sponsors, our goal is to provide the necessary veterinary care, grooming, and love while finding them forever homes.​​​

GOALS
Successfully rescue and rehome dogs and cats from kill shelters and other abandoned situations.

Spay/neuter all animals that come into our care.

Grow a foster and volunteer network.

Support and educate the community of the importance of spay and neuter.

Keep pets with their families by providing assistance with pet food, training, vetting, or any other pet related issue, in order to keep them together and out of the shelter.

Educate adults and children to build awareness, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of spay and neuter for all animals.

Advocate for stronger laws regarding animal welfare, cruelty, and puppy mills/pet stores.

Help decrease the homeless/abandoned animal population to in turn reduce euthanasia rates at shelters and animal control organizations.

PHILOSOPHY
Successful RWAR adoptions depend on strong relationships with committed volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, and trainers. Through these relationships we will be able to rescue hundreds of animals every year and provide them with loving temporary care and carefully-matched forever homes.

SUPPORT
Best Friend’s Animal Society NO-KILL 2025 Goal

Reaching no-kill by 2025 means that every shelter in our country is getting the community support it needs to save every dog and cat who can be saved. *When a shelter is saving at least 90% of dogs and cats entering that shelter, it is designated as no-kill.*
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Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. In order to meet our available dogs and cats, we need an adoption application on file.
  2. Approve Application
    1. Once approved our adoptions coordinator will reach out.
  3. Meet the Pet
    1. A meet and greet will be set up with the foster and approved adopter.
  4. Take the Pet Home
    1. If the meet goes well, you can take the dog or cat home the same day
  5. Pay Fee
    1. Payment is due before you can leave.
  6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Apply today !
Zelle
Kim@rubywhiskers.org
PayPal
Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue,NFP

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Valor

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos

Naperville, IL

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

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs

Naperville, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Peyton

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Husky

Male, 1 mo

Naperville, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story

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