Attention: During COVID-19, the shelter will be open by appointment ONLY. Note: call volume is very high. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Animal House Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill 501(c)3 shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats. We rescue, care for, and find homes for homeless pets who arrive at AHS for various reasons, including:
- Abuse, neglect, or abandonment
- Owners whose time, income, or situation changes
- Animals scheduled for euthanasia at other clinics
Once rehabilitated and ready, they are carefully matched with homes for adoption or foster care. Will their new home be yours? Apply to Adopt!
Looking to bring a pet home?
Our goal is to find loving, stable homes for the pets in our care. Learn more about how you can adopt or foster your new best friend.
Our Adoption Process
Our rehabilitated and healthy pets are matched up with the right owners to find Forever Homes. Are you our next hero?
Our Foster Program
Foster homes plays a vital role in socializing and transitioning abandoned or abused pets. You can provide love and care for many pets.
These animals could really use some love.
Our goal is to find loving, stable homes for the pets in our care. Ready to adopt or foster your new best friend? Start looking!
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News & Events
November 2021 Pet of the Month
Say hello to Frenchie! A 7 year old fun loving American Staffordshire Terrier/Boxer mix that is as smart as she is sweet! Look at that beautiful face! Frenchie is a volunteer favorite! She loves to walk with volunteers and play in the yard. She is house trained and...
Panera Dine to Donate 12/3/2021
Panera Fundraiser Dine to Donate 20% of proceeds go back to AHS Where: 5950 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL Date: Friday, December 03, 2021 Time: Open to Close Ordering online http://www.panerabread.com use promo code PRFUND at checkout You can also bring a copy...
Pet Pictures With Santa 12/11/2021 & 12/18/2021
Bring your dog, cat, family for pictures with Santa!! Where: Animal House Shelter, 13005 Ernesti Road Huntley, IL When: Saturday, December 11, 2021 and Saturday, December 18, 2021 Time: 8:00am - 11:00am both days First digital picture is a $25 donation and each...