ANIMAL SHELTER | ASSISI ANIMAL FOUNDATION
A no-kill animal shelter that provides shelter, care, and suitable homes for animals when possible. Other programs include:
- Animal Assisted Therapy: brings pets to residents of nursing facilities, assisted living, Alzheimer's Centers, and residential disability centers.
- Dog Bite Prevention Education: visits schools and other groups to teach children the basics of animal behavior and how to avoid getting bitten by dogs and cats.
- Continuing Care: provides shelter and care for pets if their owners become unavailable to care for them.
- Arm Chair Adoptions: Individuals who are unable to care for a pet in their home can "adopt" a pet that lives at the animal shelter, and the individual receives letters and photos of their pet.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/03/2025
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211 Nebraska
Physical Address
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Website
https://assisi.org
Application process
Call or visit website for information
Fee
- Adoption fees vary - Arm Chair Adoptions program: $15.00/month
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
- Adoption: No restrictions - Animal Assisted Therapy: Resident of McHenry County - Dog Bite Prevention Education: Resident of McHenry County - Continuing Care: No restrictions - Arm Chair Adoptions: No restrictions
Languages
English
Service area
Mchenry County, Illinois
Agency info
ASSISI ANIMAL FOUNDATION
A no-kill animal shelter that provides shelter, care, and suitable homes for animals when possible.