Cat Guardians in Lombard, Illinois
About Cat Guardians
Cat Guardians is an animal shelter in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2003. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Elmhurst Animal Care Center, about 2.1 mi away.
Map
41.88992, -87.99433
What Cat Guardians does
- Pet adoption Not available
- 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 Yes
- 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
- Elmhurst Animal Care Center850 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst, ILAnimal shelter2.1 mi
- Cute Pet Adoptions330 E Roosevelt Rd Ste 2d2, Lombard, ILAnimal shelter2.1 mi
- Underdog Railway Rescue - Elmhurst, ILNear North Av and York St, Elmhurst, ILAnimal rescue3.0 mi
- Safe Harbor Rescue1144 N Main St, Glendale Heights, ILAnimal rescue3.7 mi
- Animal Rescue Foundation21 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, ILAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Chicagoland Animal Rescue1550 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove, ILAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Greyhounds Only539 Roosevelt Rd PMB 1003, Glen Ellyn, ILAnimal shelter4.3 mi
- Magnificent Mutts Rescue755 N Wolf Rd, Hillside, ILAnimal rescue4.7 mi
- West Suburban Humane Society1901 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, ILHumane society6.0 mi
- Hinsdale Humane Society21 Salt Creek Ln, Hinsdale, ILHumane society6.0 mi
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Where is Cat Guardians located?
Cat Guardians is at 932 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 in DuPage County.
What are the hours of Cat Guardians?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (630) 543-3395 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Cat Guardians?
Start on catguardians.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 Cat Guardians?
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.
Are donations to Cat Guardians tax-deductible?
Cat Guardians matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 35-2179328), with reported annual revenue of about $140,521. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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