As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois in McHenry, Illinois
About As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois
As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois is an animal rescue in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2003. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Animal Outreach Society, about 1.6 mi away.
Map
42.32187, -88.27310
What As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois 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 Yes
- 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
- Animal Outreach Society5408 W Greenbrier Dr, McHenry, ILAnimal shelter1.6 mi
- Paws And Affect Animal Rescue404 Fritzsche Rd, Lakemoor, ILAnimal rescue3.3 mi
- Purrfect Cat Rescue Inc.318 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, ILAnimal rescue5.0 mi
- Boxer Rebound Inc4915 Ringwood Rd, Ringwood, ILAnimal shelter5.2 mi
- K9s4u Dog Rescue129 E State Rd Unit 751, Island Lake, ILAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- Any Illinois Wildlife Removal and Relocation30039 N US Hwy 12, Round Lake, ILAnimal rescue5.7 mi
- Sanctuary Farm911 S Fleming Rd, Woodstock, ILAnimal sanctuary6.1 mi
- McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center100 N Virginia St, Crystal Lake, ILAnimal control6.5 mi
- Fortunate Pooches & Lab Rescue145 Sayton Rd, Fox Lake, ILAnimal rescue6.7 mi
- Hooved Animal Humane Society10804 McConnell Rd, Woodstock, ILHumane society7.1 mi
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Where is As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois located?
As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois is at 518 S IL Route 31, McHenry, IL 60050 in McHenry County.
What are the hours of As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (630) 588-0115 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois?
Start on asgoodasgold.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. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois?
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 As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois tax-deductible?
As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 90-0083192), with reported annual revenue of about $510,586. 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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