Attention: During lockdown, 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
AHS DOG WASH
**UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19 WE HAVE MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO CANCEL THIS YEAR'S EVENT! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!** DOG WASH Join AHS Staff & Volunteers for our soapy fundraising event on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Dirty Dog Grooming in Arlington Heights has...
10th Annual Dash for the Dogs
Animal House Shelter's 10th annual Dash for the Dogs will be held on Sunday August 30, 2020. Details and Sign Up Here! Animal House Shelter's 10th Annual 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk! CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF DASH FOR THE DOGS!! Animal House Shelter is a...
PUTT FOR PAWS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
**UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19 WE HAVE MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO CANCEL THIS YEAR'S EVENT! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!** Come join Animal House Shelter for our annual Golf Tournament! Friday June 26, 2020 from 11:00am - 8:00pm This year being held at the Chalet...