Our rescue started out as being two people deeply affected by the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and the suffering of the animals. November 15th, 2005 a group of pets arrived in Alton Illinois, some from the hurricane others from animal control facilities that use the gas chamber to euthenize. Working with those animals and seeing the "hope" in their eyes and the spirit of their souls drove us to continue our work today. We are a RESCUE and we physically go pull animals on their last day of life at animal control so that they may find a true second chance within our adoption program. Today we area non-profit corporation and our mission is one of compassion for the homeless, rehabilitation for the physically and mentally abused. Our goals are to promote spay/neuter, stop the use of gas chambers to kill our homeless pets, and to educate people on how to treat all animals with respect and dignity. Dogs, and Cats were domesticated by people for companionship, and to work beside us in our everyday life. We are responsible for their well being for they are completely dependent upon us and no longer able to survive on their own. Dogs and Cats feel pain,suffer depression, and want to live just as humans do. However, everyday in this country, every 7 seconds somewhere there is a loving, hopeful pet whose life is ending just because they have no home. Be a part of the solution and not the problem, SPAY and NEUTER your pet!
Mission Statement:
Hope Animal Rescues saves dogs on their last day of life from animal control facilities and provides them a true 2nd chance in our adoption program.
Hope Rescues is an all breed and age rescue.
We believe in spay/neuter and promote & educate our community about the importance of spay/neuter as a viable way to reduce the number of unwanted pets.
We believe that all pets should be treated with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Hope Animal Rescues is an all volunteer, no-kill animal rescue.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 397
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Call Us: 618-979-1908, 636-212-0363
FAQs
There are 730animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Illinois.
Is the Long Beach Animal Shelter a no-kill shelter? ›
Under Dains' leadership, the Long Beach shelter transitioned to a no-kill shelter. It's an ethos Dains feels strongly about, which made the decision to consider euthanasia even more difficult. “Behind each of these dogs is a person who failed them,” said Dains.
Are there any no-kill animal shelters in Baltimore County? ›
The Baltimore Humane Society (BHS) was founded in 1927 by Elsie Seeger Barton. BHS operates a no-kill animal shelter; a low-cost Spay/Neuter & Pet Wellness Center; the Nicodemus Memorial Park pet cemetery, which also offers free bereavement services to the public; and a 343-acre protected wildlife sanctuary.
How many shelter animals are euthanized? ›
What is known is that in 2019, one in five California shelter animals was euthanized, totaling 124,000 shelter deaths. In 2020, as the pandemic descended, euthanasia rates dropped dramatically, with a record low of 51,000 animals put down, according to the UC Davis report.
Can Animal Control take my dog in Illinois? ›
Any dog which has been found to be a vicious dog and which is not confined to an enclosure shall be impounded by the Administrator, an Animal Control Warden, or the law enforcement authority having jurisdiction in such area.
Is Seal Beach animal shelter a no kill shelter? ›
The Seal Beach Animal Care Center is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter committed to finding permanent, loving homes for all the animals that come into our care. Our staff of dedicated volunteers ensures the animals are kept as comfortable as possible until they can be placed into new adoptive homes.
Is Ocean County Animal Shelter a kill shelter? ›
Ocean County currently operates two shelters. “It was really poorly run,” Rodrick said of the municipal shelter. The most recent records available, from the state Department of Health, show that in 2021, the shelter took in 406 animals. Of those, 151 were returned to their owners, 131 were adopted and 124 euthanized.
Is Cecil County animal shelter no-kill? ›
No- kill philosophy standard. Contact us at 410-441-2040.
Is spcaLA a kill shelter? ›
For animals who require an extended stay, dedicated spcaLA foster volunteers often provide safe, loving temporary homes. Is spcaLA “no kill”? Put simply, all animal shelters are no kill. No agency wishes to euthanize healthy, adoptable, and rehabilitatable pets.
Are there any no-kill shelters in McHenry County IL? ›
Helping Paws is a no-kill animal shelter and private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our small, committed staff of 11 employees and over 300 dedicated volunteers handle and care for more than 800 animals annually and serve more than 300,000 residents in McHenry County and surrounding communities.
85/135 major shelters in Florida are no-kill.
How many shelters are in the US for animals? ›
There are about 3,500 brick-and-mortar animal shelters in the United States. Only about 20% out of all 50 states require animal shelters to report any kind of annual adoption data at all. Government-supported animal shelters cost Americans almost $2 billion every year.
How many homeless shelters does Chicago have? ›
DFSS funds and oversees a network of overnight and interim housing shelter programs that includes over 3,000 shelter beds at 50 separate facilities operated by 29 different delegates.
What are the largest animal shelters in the US? ›
North Shore Animal League America. World's Largest Animal Rescue Org.
Who regulates animal shelters in Illinois? ›
The Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare has the statutory authority to license and inspect pet shop operators, dog dealers, kennel operators, cat and dog breeders, animal control facilities, animal shelters, day care operators, guard dog services, and horse rescues.
