Skip to content

Free help finding care and support for your pet

West Suburban Humane Society

Hours: Adoptions by appointment only: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm-6pm; Thursday 1pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm; closed Monday and major holidays

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Illinois
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

Need help paying for your pet’s care? Ways to pay a vet bill in Illinois · Get a free funding plan

← All help in Illinois

Downers Grove humane society that matches adopters with dogs and cats suited to their family and lifestyle, and publishes a Resource Center with trainer and vet advice and a consolidated list of resources for pet owners in need.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 1901 W. Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Hours: Adoptions by appointment only: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm-6pm; Thursday 1pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm; closed Monday and major holidays

Good to know

  • How to get started: Call (630) 960-9600 to set up an adoption appointment; adoption applications are on the Forms page.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.

Work here? Check this listing for your organization. Refer people here? Tools for care teams. Help My Pet is free for organizations and the families they serve, and families who can’t cover a bill can get a free fundraiser page.

Sources

West Suburban Humane Society official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

Get help for my pet