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Genesis Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Charity Inc

Animal rescue in Mattoon, IL

GENESIS ANIMAL RESCUE, established in 2001, is an all volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization who relies on supporters dedicated to rescue.

We are a licensed no-kill animal shelter/foster home organization with the Department of Agriculture for Illinois. Genesis is dedicated to the immediate rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of animals in need, primarily dogs, but not limited to. All incoming animals are given a complete health check upon arrival, and provided ALL necessary medical care. A thorough behavioral evaluation is performed prior to any and all foster stays or eventual adoption into a forever home. After evaluating health and temperment, the animals then begin the process of healing. Severe abuse and neglect are common among our incoming animals. The healing process encompasses both physical as well as psychological healing.

We are based in central IL area, our animals come from local and regional animal control facilities, strays, and occasional owner surrenders. Our group consists of individuals who have donated countless, volunteer hours to the plight of homeless and abused animals. These people open their homes and hearts to act as foster parents until permanent placement is established.

Visits/Adoptions are by appointment only.

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PO Box 1985
Mattoon, IL 61938
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Adoptable pets at Genesis Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Charity Inc

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

Chihuahua

Male, Young
Mattoon, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spice's adoption status with email updates.
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Spice

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Mattoon, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Peaches's adoption status with email updates.
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Peaches

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Mattoon, IL

Rescue FAQs

We are based in central Illinois, but adoptions are not limited to this area.

Additional adoption info

Please see our website for more detailed information on each available pet, and our adoption process information and application.

Adoption application

https://www.genesisanimalrescue.org/info/adoption

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Simba

Domestic Shorthair

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Eve

Domestic Shorthair

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Walker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
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Sasha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
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Loki

Pit Bull Terrier

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