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Starfish Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Plainfield, IL

Starfish Animal Rescue has been rescuing and transporting cats and dogs from two shelters in Southeast Kentucky. Since Starfish's conception, we have been able to rescue and transport over 10.000 dogs and cats. We are always in need of volunteers, and donations. All of our adoptable pups are in loving foster homes, preparing for their forever home.

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P.O. Box 1355
Plainfield, IL 60544
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Adoptable pets at Starfish Animal Rescue

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Moonie's adoption status with email updates.
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Moonie

Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Horton's adoption status with email updates.
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Horton

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Knox's adoption status with email updates.
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Knox

Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bo

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Corey's adoption status with email updates.
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Corey

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Puppy
Plainfield, IL

Rescue FAQs

We are a foster based rescue. We are always looking for Loving foster families that believe shelter dogs deserve a second chance.

Based out of Batavia with foster homes in the following counties; Will , Grundy , Kane , Cook , DuPage, Lake, and McHenry.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Home Check

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $100 - $500 depending on species,age and breed. For dogs/puppies this covers spay/neuter, microchip, dewormers, flea and tick preventative, heartworm test (only over 6 months of age) and all up to date, age appropriate vaccinations. Cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and dewormed. We require an adoption application and a home visit prior to adoption.

We schedule meets with approved adopters only, so you must download our PreAdoption Application from our website at www.starfishanimalrescue.com and follow the instructions to email it to us.

Adoption application

https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

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

Pointer/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr
Romeoville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carl's adoption status with email updates.
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Carl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
La Grange Highlands, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SAMPSON's adoption status with email updates.
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SAMPSON

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Solei's adoption status with email updates.
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Solei

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Mundelein, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spirit's adoption status with email updates.
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Spirit

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Finnish Spitz

Male, 4 mos
Morton Grove, IL

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