Fat Cat Rescue in Wadsworth, Illinois
About Fat Cat Rescue
Fat Cat Rescue is an animal rescue in Wadsworth, Lake 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 2012. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Waukegan Police Animal Control, about 6.6 mi away.
Map
42.46583, -87.92963
What Fat Cat Rescue 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
- Waukegan Police Animal Control1698 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, ILAnimal control6.6 mi
- Wisconsin Humane Society Kenosha Campus7811 60th Ave, Kenosha, WIHumane society7.1 mi
- Animal Care Center101 S Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, ILAnimal shelter8.1 mi
- The Dog Pound1011 Washington St, Waukegan, ILAnimal control8.6 mi
- Kindred Kitties614 59th St, Kenosha, WIAnimal shelter9.8 mi
- North Chicago Animal Control1501 Renkin Ave, North Chicago, ILAnimal control9.9 mi
- Stateline Animal Control11416 259th Ave, Salem Lakes, WIAnimal control10 mi
- Kindred Kitties3200 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WIAnimal rescue11 mi
- Lake County Animal Care and Control18736 W Peterson Rd, Libertyville, ILAnimal control11 mi
- Tiny Paws Small Dog Rescue2616 200th Ave, Union Grove, WIAnimal rescue12 mi
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Where is Fat Cat Rescue located?
Fat Cat Rescue is at 15290 IL-173, Wadsworth, IL 60099 in Lake County.
What are the hours of Fat Cat Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (224) 303-4328 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Fat Cat Rescue?
Start on fatcatrescueinc.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 Fat Cat Rescue?
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 Fat Cat Rescue tax-deductible?
Fat Cat Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 90-0863428), with reported annual revenue of about $278,437. 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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