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West Suburban Humane Society Animal rescue in DOWNERS GROVE, IL

The West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) is a volunteer-based, no-kill animal rescue that was founded in 1972 in the western suburbs of Chicago. WSHS now finds homes for more than 500 dogs and cats each year!

WSHS is 100% funded by individual, corporate, and private foundations donations, and has over 450 active volunteers! WSHS is caring for about 200 animals at any given time. We adopt to the following counties in IL: DuPage, Cook, Lake, McHenry, Will, Kane & Kendall. If you are a pet owner, check out the Resources tab on our website!

Contact Carolyn Mossberger
Address
1901 Ogden Ave.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
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1901 Ogden Ave.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

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Adoptable pets at West Suburban Humane Society

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

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Poker's adoption status with email updates.
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Poker

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chilli's adoption status with email updates.
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Chilli

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sugarplum's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugarplum

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Goodyear's adoption status with email updates.
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Goodyear

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wingfoot's adoption status with email updates.
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Wingfoot

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Baby
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Honey Boo Boo's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey Boo Boo

Great Pyrenees/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Rescue FAQs

Cook County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Lake County, IL
Will County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kendall County, IL
McHenry County, IL

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

See our full adoption process here: https://wshs-dg.org/adopt

Adoption application

https://wshs-dg.org/adopt-app/view/form

Pets at shelters & rescues near West Suburban Humane Society

Romeoville Humane Society

PO Box 7052,
Romeoville, IL 60446

Four Paws Animal Foundataion

P. O. Box 8260,
Bartlett, IL 60103

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

Beagle

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Iris's adoption status with email updates.
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Iris

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stream's adoption status with email updates.
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Stream

Coton de Tulear

Male, 11 yrs
St. Charles, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ECAC2 Ray's adoption status with email updates.
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ECAC2 Ray

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chevy's adoption status with email updates.
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Chevy

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Munster, IN

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