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Survivors for Strays

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Survivors for Strays is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, animal rescue organization dedicated to saving animals that are homeless, neglected, abused, or about to die in an open access animal shelter. Animals feel joy, pain, grief, and love. We are determined to help people be mindful of that and learn to value these lives to always treat them compassionately as part of the family. We are committed to providing a safe haven for those furry family members that are in dire domestic abuse situations and need a temporary home in order for domestic abuse victims to leave safely and with peace of mind.

Who We Are
We are Survivors & Thrivers of sexual abuse, intimate partner abuse, domestic violence, cancer, and other traumas. We are here because our furry family members or other animals helped us get through our personal ordeals, and we want to give back. It is OUR turn to save innocent, precious lives like the ones who saved us.

We are friends and family members of Survivors & Thrivers. We believe in the Human-Animal Bond and will do everything we can to support this Mission.

Who are we? We are YOU.

Contact
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Chicago, IL 60607
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Rescue FAQs

Counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Lake

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Please make sure to read the descriptions fully prior to filling out our application.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Survivors for Strays

Cast-A-Way Critters

P.O. Box 481,
Hobart, IN 46342

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

Collie

Male, 5 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fox's adoption status with email updates.
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Fox

Maine Coon

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lady Bug's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady Bug

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 7 yrs 7 mos
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Smitten (Bashful Buddy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Smitten (Bashful Buddy)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gild's adoption status with email updates.
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Gild

Anatolian Shepherd/Golden Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Weimaraner pups's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Weimaraner pups

Weimaraner

Male, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL

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