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Dog rescues and shelters near Rockford, IL

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Rockford

40within 50 miles
17shelters
23rescue groups

There are 40 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Rockford, Illinois, from 1 to 50 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Rockford

5

Katie's Lane Animal Rehab and Rescue

Rockford, IL · 7 mi away · Rescue group
4.420 reviews
(312) 519-5569 Directions
9

Harmony Hill Farm Sanctuary

Oregon, IL · 26 mi away · Animal shelter
5.05 reviews
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16

Second Chance Saddlebreds

Maple Park, IL · 32 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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17

Grey's Acattery Maine Coons

Janesville, WI · 32 mi away · Rescue group
1.01 review
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25

Assisi Animal Foundation

Crystal Lake, IL · 37 mi away · Rescue group
3.04 reviews
Directions
30

Albert's Dog Lounge Dog Rescue

Whitewater, WI · 39 mi away · Rescue group
4.883 reviews
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34

The Charlie Project Dog Rescue

Twin Lakes, WI · 44 mi away · Rescue group
4.36 reviews
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35

Anderson Humane - Adoption Center

South Elgin, IL · 45 mi away · Animal shelter
4.4212 reviews
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40

Starfish Animal Rescue - foster home based, no shelter on premise

Geneva, IL · 50 mi away · Rescue group
4.4125 reviews
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All dog rescues and shelters in Illinois · Dog breeders near Rockford

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Rockford, IL?

There are 40 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Rockford. The closest is Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc. in Rockford, about 1 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Rockford?

17 animal shelters and 23 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 3 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.