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Assisi Animal Foundation

Animal rescue in Crystal Lake, IL

Founded in 1985, Assisi Animal Foundation is a 501 C-3 not-for-profit corporation and McHenry County, Illinois' first and longest running no-kill animal shelter.

We are dedicated to providing shelter, care and re-homing of animals to caring, permanent homes. We abide by a no-kill policy, which allows for euthanasia only in cases of terminal illness which cause suffering, severe not repairable injuries, or in cases of such severe aggression that it is a threat to other shelter residents and caregivers.

We are also dedicated to educating the public on animal welfare, preservation and protection, providing a pet therapy program to nursing centers and providing a continuing care program for dogs and cats.

Unfortunately, our space and resources are not infinite. We operate on an appointment basis, to be sure that someone knowledgeable about the animals is on hand to serve adopters or visitors.

Contact Main Office
Email
Address
PO Box 143
Crystal Lake, IL 60039
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Adoptable pets at Assisi Animal Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on BUGZ 1's adoption status with email updates.
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BUGZ 1

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ICEMAN's adoption status with email updates.
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ICEMAN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on PENNY 1's adoption status with email updates.
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PENNY 1

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Heatherp's adoption status with email updates.
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Heatherp

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Pea's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bashful's adoption status with email updates.
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Bashful

Siamese

Female, 6 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SLEEPY's adoption status with email updates.
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SLEEPY

Siamese

Male, 6 mos
Crystal Lake, IL

Rescue FAQs

McHenry County, Illinois

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please call us at 815-455-9411 to set up an adoption. We are open by appointment only. Our rescue is located in rural Crystal Lake, IL.

Adoption application

https://assisi.org/adopt/

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

Pomeranian

Male, Senior
Streamwood, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zane's adoption status with email updates.
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Zane

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Gibbs's adoption status with email updates.
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Gibbs

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Marvin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Mt. Prospect, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Harrison Ford's adoption status with email updates.
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Harrison Ford

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Mundelein, IL

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