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Blackberry Point Haven Illinois

Dog rescue in McHenry, IL

Our Experience and Approach to Rescue

With over 60 years of combined experience in veterinary medicine and competitive arenas for both horses and dogs, our team brings a wealth of knowledge to the world of animal rescue. We receive calls from both Wisconsin and Illinois, often from shelters asking for individuals who initially thought raising a litter would be enjoyable but found it more challenging than expected.

When we take in these puppies, we ensure that the owners agree to spay or neuter the parents, and we cover the cost as our commitment to ending preventable breeding cycles. By stepping in before these puppies reach shelters, we protect them from exposure to parvovirus and other illnesses common in high-stress environments.

Given our small size and limited resources, we must be selective in the cases we take on. However, even when we cannot take in every litter, we’re still committed to funding and arranging for parents to be altered, directing many families to appropriate resources.

The animal rescue community is vast, and there are many ways to help—this is ours. We may each do things differently, but together, we all play a role in making a difference. Our license number is DS-537371, we are a 501c3 rescue

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McHenry, IL 60050
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Adoptable pets at Blackberry Point Haven Illinois

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Linda

Labradoodle

Female, 5 mos
McHenry, IL
Adopted
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lola

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Beagle

Female, 5 mos
McHenry, IL
Adopted
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leona

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Beagle

Female, 5 mos
McHenry, IL

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Illinois and Wisconsin

Additional adoption info

We follow the National No Kill Advocacy Guidelines, which prioritize conversation-based adoptions and education to help find the best homes for our animals. We believe that ensuring a good home doesn’t require unnecessary or excessive rules.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Blackberry Point Haven Illinois

Home Sweet Home Pet Rescue

P.O. Box 87,
Gilberts, IL 60136

Elmwood-Grove Animal Hospital

8035 W. Grand Ave.,
River Grove, IL 60171

The Anti-Cruelty Society

510 N LaSalle,
Chicago, IL 60654

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Ricky

Labrador Retriever/Blue Heeler

Male, Puppy
Elgin, IL
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CAT-Becky (mom)

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
GIlberts, IL
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Amazing Grace

Beagle

Female, Adult
Elgin, IL
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Helen (Special Needs)

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs
Oak Pak, IL
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Felix

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
Special Needs
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Royal

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Grayslake, IL

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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