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Orphans of the Storm Animal shelter in Riverwoods, IL

We serve the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission is clear: To take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care possible for them; to nurture them back to health if need be; and finally to place them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve.

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Address
2200 Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
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Meet their adoptable pets

2200 Riverwoods Road

Riverwoods, IL 60015

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Orphans of the Storm

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Catan's adoption status with email updates.
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Catan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Haven's adoption status with email updates.
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Haven

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fisher's adoption status with email updates.
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Fisher

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Adeline's adoption status with email updates.
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Adeline

Border Collie

Female, 4 yrs
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anchovy's adoption status with email updates.
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Anchovy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gunther's adoption status with email updates.
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Gunther

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 mos
Riverwoods, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Arnold's adoption status with email updates.
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Arnold

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Riverwoods, IL

Shelter FAQs

Serving the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.

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

Additional adoption info

We invite you to come to the shelter and find a dog or a cat that will become your lifelong friend and companion. When you come to visit make sure to bring:
* Current driver's license with your correct address or a state ID with a photo.
* As many members of your family as possible to help make sure the new member is a good fit.

Adoption application

https://orphansofthestorm.org/adopt/form/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Orphans of the Storm

South Suburban Humane Society - Pets in Foster Care

21800 Central Ave.,
Matteson, IL 60443

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

Polish/Satin

Male, Adult
Oak Pak, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mirabelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Mirabelle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Lombard, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Emerald - Adoption Pending!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Emerald - Adoption Pending!

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Misty's adoption status with email updates.
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Misty

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Hinckley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Babs's adoption status with email updates.
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Babs

Cockapoo

Female, Puppy
Twin Lakes, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Carl's adoption status with email updates.
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Carl

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Chicago, IL

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