Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Riverwoods, Illinois
About Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Riverwoods, Lake County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1951. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Deerfield Animal Care Center, about 2.0 mi away.
Map
42.16945, -87.88369
What Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- 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 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
- Deerfield Animal Care Center150 N Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, ILAnimal shelter2.0 mi
- Deerfield Animal Care Center150 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, ILAnimal shelter2.6 mi
- A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife3149 Dundee Rd Ste 229, Northbrook, ILAnimal shelter2.6 mi
- PAWS Chicago Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center (Hours Vary)1616 Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILAnimal shelter3.2 mi
- Heartland Animal Shelter586 Palwaukee Dr, Wheeling, ILAnimal shelter3.3 mi
- Animal Care Center of Buffalo Grove600 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, ILAnimal shelter4.2 mi
- Border Tails Rescue2975 Milwaukee Ave, Prospect Heights, ILAnimal rescue4.9 mi
- Heartland Animal Shelter2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, ILAnimal shelter4.9 mi
- Perfectly Posh Paws1746 E Corktree Ln, Mt Prospect, ILAnimal rescue5.5 mi
- Kay's Animal Shelter2705 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, ILAnimal shelter5.8 mi
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Where is Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter located?
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter is at 2200 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015 in Lake County.
What are the hours of Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (847) 945-0235 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter?
Start on orphansofthestorm.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 Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter?
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 Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter tax-deductible?
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 36-6002114), with reported annual revenue of about $6,073,329. 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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- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
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