Wish Upon a Rescue
Animal rescue in Joliet, Illinois
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Joliet, IL 60432Hours of Operation
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Joliet, IL 60432Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Wish Upon a Rescue
Pandora
Domestic Shorthair
Female, Young
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Cream puff
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Young
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Jeff
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Adult
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Swayze
Domestic Shorthair
Male, Young
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Georgie
Domestic Mediumhair
Male, Young
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
House-trained
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Honey Bun
Basset Hound/Dachshund
Female, Senior
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Daisy Grumbles
Balinese
Female, Senior
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Pepsi *BONDED PAIR*
Foxhound
Female, Adult
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
House-trained
Story
Fanta *BONDED PAIR*
Boxer
Female, Senior
Joliet, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
House-trained
Story
1 - 9 of 21 pets available
Rescue FAQs
Wish Upon a Rescue is a non-profit Illinois based animal rescue focused on saving the lives of homeless animals while providing the community with extensive education, outreach, and support. We believe in going above and beyond the status quo of rescue and are committed to providing innovative care and support for our animals physical and emotional health. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance at life regardless of breed, age, or physical ability.
Chicagoland area and Suburbs which include (but not limited to) Cook, Will, Dupage, Kane, and Kendall Counties
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- Interview
- Meet the Pet
- Home Check
- Sign Adoption Contract
- Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Adoption Requirements
• Primary adopter must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a government issued ID
• All household members need to be in agreement with the adoption
• Have the time and resources required to properly care for your new pet
• Fill out application and complete an interview with an Adoption Counselor
• Make WISH personnel aware that the animal will be a gift
• If required for the specific animal, allow a home for introduction to the home, all family members, and any furry friends living in your residence
• Disclose to WISH if other animals in household are not spayed or neutered
• Live within an hour drive of our foster homes
Adoption Fees
Fees:
• Puppies under 1 year $400
• Dogs over 1 year old $300
• Senior dogs $100
• Special needs--Variable
Fees:
• Kittens under 8 months of age $150 each or $250 for pair
• Cats over 8 months $100
• Cats 8 years and up $50
• Special needs--Variable
We have legally approved contracts for both dogs and cats.
• Primary adopter must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a government issued ID
• All household members need to be in agreement with the adoption
• Have the time and resources required to properly care for your new pet
• Fill out application and complete an interview with an Adoption Counselor
• Make WISH personnel aware that the animal will be a gift
• If required for the specific animal, allow a home for introduction to the home, all family members, and any furry friends living in your residence
• Disclose to WISH if other animals in household are not spayed or neutered
• Live within an hour drive of our foster homes
Adoption Fees
Fees:
• Puppies under 1 year $400
• Dogs over 1 year old $300
• Senior dogs $100
• Special needs--Variable
Fees:
• Kittens under 8 months of age $150 each or $250 for pair
• Cats over 8 months $100
• Cats 8 years and up $50
• Special needs--Variable
We have legally approved contracts for both dogs and cats.
Pets at shelters and rescues near Wish Upon a Rescue
Shih Tzu Rescue, Adoption & Education Safehouse (S.T.R.A.E.S.)
shelter is not open to the public, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter
13016 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491
A Tail of 4 Paws Animal Rescue
PO Box 7757, Romeoville, IL 60446
Marmalade
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Romeoville, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Suki
German Shorthaired Pointer
Female, Puppy
Romeoville, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
Oli
Pomeranian/Shih Tzu
Male, Adult
Romeoville, IL
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained
Story
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