Wish Upon a Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit Illinois based animal rescue focused on saving the lives of homeless animals while providing the community with extensive education, outreach, and support. We believe in going above and beyond the status quo of rescues and are committed to providing innovative care and support for our animals physical and emotional health. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance at life regardless of the breed, age, or physical ability.

Adoption Process

Review our list of available animals at wishuponarescue.org or join us at one of our adoption events to meet the animal in person.

Please let us know which animal you are interested in by emailing us at adoptions@wishuponarescue.org to arrange a meeting.

Complete an adoption application at an event, on line, or email it to adoptions@wishuponarescue.org.

Complete an interview and home visit (if applicable) with an Adoption Counselor who can answer any questions you may have.

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A WISH After-Care Manager will be in contact with you several times in the next few months to ask how the animals is doing, ask about the animal’s health and well-being, and to assist with any issues or questions that you may have.

WISH often receives several adoption applications for each animal. We will use our adoption criteria, completed adoption application, interviews, and home visits to determine the best placement for each animal. WISH will notify each applicant of their adoption status in a timely manner. If you are not selected for one animal, we would love to help you find another suitable candidate.

Fees:

• Puppies under 1 year $400

• Dogs over 1 year $300

• Senior Dogs $100

• Special needs--Variable

Fees:

• Kittens under 8 months of age $150 each or $250 for pair

• Cats over 8 months $100

• Cats 8 years and up $50

• Special needs--Variable