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Animal Outreach Humane Society

Cat rescue in McHenry, IL

Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County is a Northern Illinois, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) volunteer humane organization. The organization was started by a group of 28 individuals from many different walks of life and age groups united in the belief of the importance and benefits of animals in our lives. Together the members of Animal Outreach has resolved to help facilitate the end of the killing of adoptable animals in our community.

Animal Outreach believes in the conforms to the no-kill philosophy as described in the Declaration of the No Kill Movement in the United States

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 396
McHenry, IL 60051
Donation
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Adoptable pets at Animal Outreach Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cookies and Creme's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookies and Creme

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nessy's adoption status with email updates.
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Nessy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
McHenry, IL

Rescue FAQs

We work mostly in our own county of McHenry in Illinois but are called upon occasionally to help cats in other counties such as Kane, Lake and Boone.

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

Additional adoption info

An adoption application must be filled out. An applicant must be 21 years of age or older. If adopter rents home or an apartment a copy of the lease must be seen or we must speak with a landlord prior to the adoption.
Kittens under 1 year - $175.00
Adults 1 to 8 years - $150.00
Seniors 8 and up - $75.00
Senior to senior - no fee
Some cats may be less based on certain circumstances like special needs.
Each animal includes the following services:

Already spayed and neutered
Blood tested for FELV & FIV
Has already been given its distemper shot
Dewormed
Rabies vaccination (PLEASE NOTE: Kittens under 16 weeks of age are not old enough for rabies vaccination. For any kitten adopted under 16 weeks the owner will be responsible for cost of the vet visit and rabies injection.)
Microchipped
Vet checked and deemed healthy (Note: if an animal has special needs it will be indicated)
48 hour health guarantee
Lifelong return policy of adoptable cats
The vast majority of our animals are cared for in loving foster homes which gives the animals more social interaction and allows us to better see their personality traits.

Adoption application

https://animaloutreachsociety.info/tabid/224/Default.aspx?animal_id=6976

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Outreach Humane Society

Petropolis Adoptions

McHenry, IL 60050

We'll also keep you updated on 0850 Care Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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0850 Care Bear

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Ringwood, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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Jake

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Shadoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadoe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Island Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on 0874 Paisley's adoption status with email updates.
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0874 Paisley

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Ringwood, IL
We'll also keep you updated on 0859 Baxel aka Bagel's adoption status with email updates.
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0859 Baxel aka Bagel

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Ringwood, IL

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