Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: Animal House Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)3, no kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats. Founded in June 2002, AHS takes in and cares for abused, neglected and abandoned animals — especially those scheduled for euthanasia at other shelters. Once rehabilitated and ready, they are carefully matched with prospective adopters and placed in loving homes. Over 47,000 pets have been adopted from Animal House Shelter. Like people, animals have distinct personalities that make them unique. At Animal House Shelter, we are proud to say that the dogs and cats are treated like our own. We care enough to be certain they are treated with the comfort and respect that they deserve and we make every effort to ensure that they go to the right, forever, permanent, loving home. The best possible veterinary care is always given to Animal House Shelter pets and treatment is never declined if it will give the animal a chance for a healthy life. Socializing and keeping our pets happy is also of utmost importance. Dogs are walked 4-5 times daily and cats are housed in a large, whimsical, free-roam habitat All are given loving care and attention by staff and volunteers. All dogs and cats are given all vaccinations- including their Rabies vaccine if old enough. They are neutered, microchipped, dewormed and heartworm tested (Dogs) or FeLV/FIV tested (Cats). Dogs are kept on heartworm preventative & all animals receive Frontline Plus monthly by Animal House. We have so many fun events planned monthly, please join us for one!https://www. animalhouseshelter. com/news-events/

Results: How to make a difference in an animals life by volunteering …Volunteer at Animal House Shelter! The animals at Animal House Shelter are always in need of your help! If you can afford one hour of your time, you could make a large difference in the life of an animal. You can fill out the volunteer application on the ‘Online Application’ page on our website and then stop on in anytime (all 7 days of the week between 11am-7pm). Help with fundraising events–look on our Upcoming Events page and just give us a call or email if you can help at any of the scheduled eventsShare ideas on fundraising and special donation drivesCreate advertising material to help get the shelter recognized within a larger community radiusHelp pass out newsletters , brochures and donation cans around your community to get the animals more exposure. (You can stop by the shelter and pick them up anytime)Volunteer for Off-site Adoption Events (you can call the shelter for more information on adoption events)Gather bedding, cleaning supplies and other items from our ‘wish list’ in your community, for the animals and shelterHold a drive at your school or in your community for things listed on our ‘wish list’Are you not able to adopt at this time? Consider offering one of the most rewarding things ever! A chance at life… Become a Licensed Foster Home today! Foster Care enables us to rescue animals that may have otherwise been euthanized due to their age, injury or health status. Animals in need of foster care often include Pregnant/nursing animals, animals recovering from surgery/injuries or dogs undergoing heartworm treatment.

Target demographics: save the lives of abused & neglected dogs from high kill facilities

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 3,000 dogs & cats that would have otherwise been euthanized at high kill facilities

Geographic areas served: Illinois

Programs: rescuing thousands of dogs & cats before they are euthanized, rehabilitating them and adopting them into loving homes. AHS has rescued over 40,000 dogs & cats since we opened in 2002.All dogs and cats are given all vaccinations- including their Rabies vaccine if old enough. They are neutered, microchipped, dewormed and heartworm tested (Dogs) or FeLV/FIV tested (Cats). Dogs are kept on heartworm preventative & all animals receive Frontline Plus monthly by Animal House.