Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

PET RESOURCES

Safe Place for Pets Program - Red Rover 916-429-2457 (Red Rover) 800-799-7233 (National Domestic

Touched by an Animal PO Box 59067 Chicago, IL 60659 773-728-6336 www.touchedbyananimal.org

OUTREACH ASSISTANCE

Violence Hotline) www.redrover.org

Serves to aid companion animals whose persons are both willing & grateful to have and keep them, but may need assistance in the form of food & litter, donations, vet care expenses and boarding. Also assists in providing forever homes to kittens and cats. West Suburban Humane Society 1901 W. Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-960-9606 www.wshs-dg.org Volunteer-based, animal welfare organization. Dedicated to finding safe, permanent and compatible homes to adopt domestic dogs and cats.

A Red Rover program which brings animals from crisis to care. Safe Place for Pets offers housing and programs for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence. Online search engine helps you find an organization near you.

Save-A-Vet.org 387 Northgate Rd Lindenhurst, IL 60046 815-349-9647 www.save-a-vet.org

An organization that rescues military and law enforcement working animals that are otherwise non-adoptable by providing free housing to disabled military and law enforcement Veterans in exchange for living with and caring for these forgotten soldiers. South Suburban Humane Society Main Office 21800 Central Avenue Matteson, IL 60443 708-755-7387 www.southsuburbanhumane.org Offers a low cost spay/neuter clinic and a low cost veterinary clinic. Tree House Humane Society 7225 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 773-262-4000 www.treehouseanimals.org This no-kill cat shelter offers a wellness center and a pet food assistance program. Veterinary Wellness Center Provides spay/neuter and wellness services at reduced rates. Pet Food Pantry Provides free supplemental cat food and supplies when available. Individuals need to apply and be approved to receive assistance. The Pet Food Pantry is open to approved clients every other Thursday from 10am-5pm while supplies last.

Young at Heart Pet Rescue 4301 S. IL Route 47 Woodstock, IL 60098 815-333-4001 www.adoptaseniorpet.com

Aids in the rescue of older dogs and cats from municipal pounds with high euthanasia rates. Their goals are to find a new home for every adoptable older animal rescued, educate the public on the benefits of adopting older pets, and to decrease the euthanasia rates. Has an all-volunteer staff, so all donations go directly to the care of the animals.

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