Shelters · Illinois
Cat shelters and rescues in Illinois Petfinnly lists 322 animal shelters and rescues across 196 cities in Illinois. 25 of those cities have three or more shelters and rescues, and each has its own page. 31 of them have cat, kitten or feline in their name. 107 publish an adoption fee, with starting prices from $5 to $500 (median $100). Fees, hours and which animals are available change often, so contact a shelter before you visit.
Listed 322 shelters and rescues
Cities 196
Cat in the name 31
Starting adoption fees $5 to $500, median $100
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Creme de la Creme Animal Foundation 1325 South Main St · (847) 513-3374 Algonquin Tue-Wed 6pm-8pm; Sat 12pm-3pm (foster-based, most cats live with foster...
Kind Tails Corporation Nfp 2 Grandview CT, Algonquin, IL 60102 Algonquin
Heavenly Orphans Project 3750 W 127th St, Alsip, IL 60803 · (708) 838-8501 Alsip
Meowtown 815 Douglas St, Alton, IL 62002 Alton
Pork N Beans Animal Rescue Not for Profit 1042 Amboy Rd, Amboy, IL 61310 · 847-648-2278 Amboy
PAWS 52 Dog Walk Rd, Anna, IL 62906 Anna Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday By Appointment Only PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) 52 Dogwalk Rd, Anna, IL 62906, United States · 618-833-3647 PAWS Place 52 Dogwalk Rd · 618-833-3647 Anna From $75 Call 618-833-3647 before visiting to confirm current hours Buddy Foundation 65 W Seegers Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, United States · 847-290-5806 Arlington Heights From $100 Tue 4-8pm, Thu-Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm, closed Mon, Wed
Kay's Animal Shelter 2705 N Arlington Heights Rd · (847) 259-2907 Arlington Heights From $180 Tue-Thu & Fri-Sat 1pm-4:30pm, by appointment only; closed Sun-Mon
Whimsical Whiskers Rescue 101 N Locust St, Assumption, IL 62510 · (217) 636-5633 Assumption From $10
Adopt a River Cat Inc Cat-focused 764 County Line Rd, Aurora, IL 60502 · (630) 636-8914 Aurora Mon-Tue closed, Wed-Thu 12-5 pm, Fri 12-4 pm, Sat 12-3 pm, Sun closed Aurora Animal viewing hours Monday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (last family meet... Humane Society of Aurora 2112 W Galena Blvd Ste 8, Aurora, IL 60506 Marcy S Meows Cat Rescue Inc Cat-focused 680 Plum Tree Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 · 312-805-0369 Barrington Monday: 9 AM-5 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM-5 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM-5 PM; Thursday: 9...
Barrington Hills
Fur Keeps Animal Rescue 142 Old Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States · 847-381-8458 Barrington Hills Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed Sat, Sun
Four PAWS Animal Foundation Bartlett, IL 60103 · (630) 289-0478 Bartlett
Belleville Area Humane Society 1301 S 11th St, Belleville, IL 62226, United States · 618-235-3712 Belleville From $125 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm, closed Mon
St Clair TNR & Rescue Nfp 3067 Plum Hill School Rd, Belleville, IL 62221 · (314) 339-7481 Belleville
Belvidere
Macoupin County Adopt A Pet 807 Stewart Ave, Benld, IL 62009, United States · 217-835-2538 Benld From $50 Mon 1pm-5pm, Wed-Sun 1pm-5pm, closed Tue
Miracles Sanctuary of Hope Inc 401 Election St, Benton, IL 62812 · (618) 439-9560 Benton
Illinois Animal Rescue Inc Bloomingdale, IL 60108 · (847) 469-7551 Bloomingdale
Kernovate Inc 107 Caroline St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · (309) 846-1070 Bloomington
Perfect PAWS Animal Rescue 4216 E 5000n Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 · (843) 499-2886 Bourbonnais
Clinton County Humane Society 1301 Apple Ln, Breese, IL 62230, United States · 618-526-4500 Breese Mon-Thu 8-11AM,6:30-8:30PM, Fri 8-10:30AM,6:30-8PM, Sat 8am-10:30am, closed Sun
New Life Animal Haven 920 E State St, Bridgeport, IL 62417 Bridgeport
Little Cat Rescue of Illinois Cat-focused 2400 Fosterburg Rd, Brighton, IL 62012 · +1 346-822-9124 Brighton From $15
FAQ
Frequently asked questions How many cat shelters and rescues are there in Illinois? Petfinnly lists 322 animal shelters and rescues in Illinois, across 196 cities. 31 of them have cat, kitten or feline in their name.
Which cities in Illinois have the most shelters and rescues? The cities with the most listings are Chicago (31), Naperville (8), Joliet (6), Rockford (5) and Crystal Lake (4). Each links to a page listing every shelter and rescue there.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat in Illinois? 107 Illinois shelters publish an adoption fee. Their starting prices run from $5 to $500, with a median of $100. Fees depend on the animal's age and the shelter, and many include spay or neuter, vaccinations and a microchip, so ask what is covered.
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