Midwest Adoption Center in Des Plaines, Illinois
About Midwest Adoption Center
Midwest Adoption Center is an animal shelter in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Border Tails Rescue, about 2.0 mi away.
Map
42.00157, -87.86473
What Midwest Adoption Center does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Border Tails Rescue1381 E Oakton St #1, Des Plaines, ILAnimal rescue2.0 mi
- Wright Way Rescue7136 W Touhy Ave, Niles, ILAnimal rescue3.1 mi
- Midwest Akita Rescue Society M.A.R.S.6538 N Nordica Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue3.2 mi
- Wright Way Rescue5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, ILAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- Skokie Animal Control7300 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, ILAnimal control5.3 mi
- Chicago Canine Rescue5272 N Elston Ave, Chicago, ILAnimal rescue5.9 mi
- Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.a.r.e.™4927 Main St, Skokie, ILAnimal rescue6.2 mi
- Perfectly Posh Paws1746 E Corktree Ln, Mt Prospect, ILAnimal rescue6.5 mi
- Adoption Center For Family Building8707 Skokie Blvd Ste 208, Skokie, ILAnimal shelter6.6 mi
- Heartland Animal Shelter2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, ILAnimal shelter6.7 mi
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Where is Midwest Adoption Center located?
Midwest Adoption Center is at 2860 S River Rd Ste 450, Des Plaines, IL 60018 in Cook County.
What are the hours of Midwest Adoption Center?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (847) 298-9096 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Midwest Adoption Center?
Start on macadopt.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Midwest Adoption Center?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.