Save-A-Pet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County that operates a full-time adoption center. They provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, injured, lost, or animals that have escaped euthanasia.

Young at Heart's mission is to provide senior dogs and cats with a safe haven to ensure they live with comfort, compassion, and companionship in their golden years. They save the lives of homeless senior dogs and cats from situations where their age puts them first in line to be euthanized.

Their mission is simple: rescue, shelter, and re-home cats in need. Their goal is to provide a cage-free and no kill shelter environment for the kittens and cats waiting to be placed. Their area of focus is in McHenry County, Illinois.

Maggie’s Mutts Foundation (MMF) was established in memory of Maggie Bonefas, a devoted animal lover who dedicated herself to animal rescue. Instead of launching a new rescue group, Maggie’s father, Ed, decided to honor her legacy by supporting existing rescues and shelters. Ed founded MMF to assist partner rescues with volunteer recruitment, donation solicitation, and fundraising efforts.

Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue organization. Established in September 2012, they're on a mission to eliminate needless deaths and inhumane treatment of all animals. They're committed to finding forever homes for the animals in their care and educating the general public on the issues of mistreatment and overpopulation. You may have heard of their famous event... Woofstock!

Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc (aka R4) is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization based in Lake County, Illinois. R4 functions as an all-breed and ages, dog and cat rescue that specializes in behavioral training and rehabilitation. They are a professionally operated nonprofit dog and cat rescue run by certified dog trainers. They believe the solution to “difficult” animals cannot just be euthanasia.