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Read part 1 of the Daily Herald story here!

Life and death

A three-part series looking at the fate facing animals at high-kill shelters downstate and how suburban residents help run a rescue pipeline.

 

Salvation!

Daily Herald Story Part 2!

 

Adopted!

Daily Herald part 3!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Animal House is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), No-Kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats.

We have been open since June 2002 and have rescued, rehabilitated and placed over 7,000 dogs and cats, to date, into their loving forever homes!  

Animal House Shelter, Inc  rescues abused and neglected dogs and cats  and rehabilitates them mentally & physically in order to place them with the best new family.  We rescue 98% of our dogs from high 'kill' shelters, pounds and  various animal control facilities in which they are usually listed as strays, and almost always scheduled to be euthanized. 

The best possible veterinary care is always given to those at Animal House Shelter. We never decline treatment, whatever it may entail, if it means that the animal has a chance at a new and healthy life. 

We strive to go above and beyond when caring for and socializing our animals.  We understand the importance of getting to know each and every animal available for adoption in an effort to place them in the most perfect home possible.  All dogs are walked 4-5 times a day and socialized with each other and volunteers.  The cats are housed in a large 'free roam' cat room so they can socialize all day with each other, staff, volunteers and potential adopters. 

                                                                 

        

 

 

 

 

 

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.

All dogs and cats are given all vaccinations- including their Rabies vaccine- 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. Included with the adoption of your new pet is 30 days of  pet insurance for only $1 through www.ShelterCare.com and the first free vet exam (through AHS participating veterinarians).  We are open for adoptions daily from 11 am to 7 pm!

We invite you to help Animal House Shelter brace for the season by attending our annual

 Puppy and Kitten Shower!

Spring is almost in bloom…

And so is the annual puppy and kitten BOOM!

You've heard of the dog days of summer; well, what about "kitten season"?

No, it's not a fifth season—it's the time of year when cats give birth, flooding animal shelters across the nation with homeless litters. 

Most people like spring. Spring is new beginnings, warmth, flowers and Easter baskets.

But- people involved in animal rescue, brace for spring. Spring means shelters fill up with unwanted pets, scrambling to find more room, more fosters and the vet bills going through the roof. Spring is kitten season.

Although cats can have offspring year round, they tend to have kittens in the spring. These kittens are commonly dumped on already overloaded shelters.

The easiest way to help reduce the overwhelming numbers of unwanted pets is to spay and neuter your own, and encourage others to do the same.

Studies show that 80 percent of the cats and dogs in the United States and Canada are spayed or neutered. If your cat is not among them, here are a few facts to consider:

A neutered pet is less likely to roam, less likely to fight (and less likely to cost you money to patch him up), and less likely to spray urine to mark his territory. He's more likely to live longer, because the one who's looking for a mate is really looking for trouble. If a car doesn't get him, infectious disease (spread by fighting or mating) or cancer may.

A spayed female is a more attentive and loving pet, because her energy isn't constantly directed toward finding a mate. (Cats are in heat nearly all the time until they become pregnant.) If you spay your pet, you protect her from some cancers, infections and from sexually transmitted infectious diseases.

Shelter Strain

Kitten season presents many challenges for shelter staff and the animals in their care. Resources already hard to come by—like food, money and space—are often stretched to their limit as shelters, that often take in thousands of animals every year, are inundated with homeless pets, especially cats, puppies, and kittens!

Typically, the adult animals feel the most immediate effects, as they are often overlooked by potential adopters when puppies and kittens are in abundance.

 

During the season it becomes more difficult to place adult animals. Even when people come in with the intent to adopt an adult, their heads are turned by the cute, active puppies and kittens, and the adults are passed by.

Is there an end in sight?

The vast numbers of cats that shelters accommodate across the nation during the season will not drop overnight. But there are many ways to help reduce overpopulation and to bring much-needed relief to the animals, and to the people, affected by the season. Here's how you can get involved:

  • Spay or neuter your pets
    Kittens and puppies as young as 2 months and weighing two-three pounds can be safely altered. Check with a local vet or spay-neuter clinic for more information.

  • Help Animal House Shelter
    Donate supplies, money or your time. Contact AHS to find out what's needed most, or visit our wishlist.

  • Care for homeless or wild cats in your area
    Work with your local animal control or feral cat group to help control your neighborhood’s feral and stray cat populations. AHS has a listing of low cost spay neuter and TNR programs in our area on our links and resources page under local shelter listings. Keep your pets safe indoors and learn how to provide safe outdoor time.

  • Become a foster parent
    Contact AHS to learn more about becoming a licensed foster home for pets in need.

  • Adopt
    Open your home to new adopted pet or adopt a playmate for your existing pets from Animal House Shelter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We invite you to help Animal House Shelter brace for the season by attending our annual

 Puppy and Kitten Shower
May 17th from 1 pm to 4 pm in Huntley town square at the American Legion 11712 Coral, Huntley, IL 60142. Please visit our Upcoming Events page for more details!

   Click HERE For the Kitten Puppy Gift Registries!      

Suggested Gifts Include:
KMR powder kitten formula, Esbilac puppy formula, Flexible rubber tipped thermometers, Small animal digital scales, Kitten/puppy nursing bottles,' Snuggle Safes’
microwavable heating disks, Puppy/kitten bedding, Cleaning Supplies
(bleach, paper towels), etc.
 

Proceeds to support the kittens and puppies that will be showering in this Spring to
Animal House Shelter, Inc
No-Kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats
 

Fun, Education, Refreshments, BAKE SALE, $25 Microchipping (Including registration) so bring your pets! FREE Mary Kay Facials & lots of kittens and puppies!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Gus!

Gus was rescued by AHS from a pound that took him in after his owners received a small slap on the hand for starving their animals.

Gus and his sister were confiscated from their owners due to neglect and abuse. Neglect and abuse so bad, that Gus' sister only survived at the pound for a day before perishing of starvation and dehydration.

Gus barely made it to rescue as he was in such poor condition, but now he is safe and recuperating and awaiting adoption at AHS.

A dog’s worst fear! Spring is here, and soon Mosquitoes will be in the air!

Goliath!

There is an overwhelming amount of dogs coming up positive for heartworm this Spring, and it will only get worse as the season progresses!

Sophie!

Well Over 50% of the dogs recently accepted by AHS are positive for Heartworm!

Dixie!

The average cost of treatment for the heartworm positive dogs is $300 dollars per dog. The dogs are housed at the shelter during their recovery period, while others awaiting rescue, die.

If adoption of a dog with this (treatable) condition is not an option at this time, please consider sponsoring a heartworm treatment, in order to enable us to save more lives! Please click any 'donate now' button to sponsor!

Cindy!

DON’T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR PETS CHECKED FOR HEARTWORM DISEASE AND KEPT ON PREVENTATIVE!!

Cosmo!

What Is Heartworm Disease?

Franklin!

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart of dogs, cats and other species of mammals, including wolves, foxes, ferrets, sea lions and (in rare instances) humans. Heartworms are classified as nematodes (roundworms) and are filarids, one of many species of roundworms. Dogs and cats of any age or breed are susceptible to infection. Learn more...

Jeff!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every day in the United States, thousands upon thousands of puppies and kittens are born because of the uncontrolled breeding of pets. Add to that number the offspring of stray and abandoned companion animals, and the total becomes even more staggering.  Every year, between six and eight million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters; some three to four million of these animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them.

The vast numbers of dogs and cats that shelters accommodate across the nation during puppy and  kitten season will not drop overnight. But there are many ways to help reduce animal overpopulation and to bring much-needed relief to the animals affected by the season. Spay and Neuter your pets and get involved!

 

Every day in the United States, thousands upon thousands of puppies and kittens are born because of the uncontrolled breeding of pets. Add to that number the offspring of stray and abandoned companion animals, and the total becomes even more staggering.  Every year, between six and eight million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters; some three to four million of these animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them.

The vast numbers of dogs and cats that shelters accommodate across the nation during puppy and  kitten season will not drop overnight. But there are many ways to help reduce animal overpopulation and to bring much-needed relief to the animals affected by the season. Spay and Neuter your pets and get involved!

Click here to make a monetary donation online.

Millie was found by Animal Control tied up in the woods with a logging chain (very thick and heavy) around her neck, tied to a tree. 

It is unknown how long she was kept chained out in the woods. But what we do know is that it was days and nights, alone, injured and bleeding.

She was kept tied up in the woods on the heavy chain left alone in the woods, bleeding and aching until the ‘locals’ would come back. They would bring their most aggressive dogs, back into to woods, to attack her. They used Millie as bait.

After Animal Control found her, with many open wounds, particularly on her face, and many old scars, she was brought to the pound where most likely would have been euthanized. The pound did not expect any rescue to take her because Millie was an amstaff with scars, but AHS insisted on pulling her, due to the sadness in her eyes.

The person that transported Millie to AHS said, that day may have been the happiest day in her life, so far. Her tail constantly wagged, she was friendly and showed absolutely no aggression toward anyone in the vehicle even after what humans and dogs have done to her.

If you are not able to adopt at this time please consider sponsoring Millie or another, in order for us to continue to rescue many more animals that are suffering in situations like Millie's.

For more information on Animal abuse, click here!

Help toughen legislation on dog fighting!,  click here!

Animal Cruelty and fighting campaign,      click here!

 

 

                                              

Donate a Bed

We use Patented  Kuranda  Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to   donate a bed to the dogs or cats at AHS,  clickhere