The increased Illinois minimum wage appears to be a key factor in the lack of workers at area animal shelters.

Sterling High School students found themselves wrist-deep in learning, sometimes quite literally, during a recent field trip to Kitzman’s Farm Sanctuary in Dixon.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Kendall County Animal Control and Adoption Center is housing 30 dogs, 59 cats, and two rabbits, all in one building.

Sniffing, yipping, tail wagging, and more sniffing were all part of the pre-walk ritual for the pups that took part in Polo High School’s Doggy Dash fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Local officials have partnered with the Plainfield Area Library to host the The Will County Rescue Rally & Pet Expo on Saturday

Purrfect Cat Rescue, a Crystal Lake cage-free no-kill shelter, took on the immense task of giving 40 cats a second chance at life after they were rescued from a home where the owner had hoarded them.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Tiny N Tall Rescue, Inc., of St. Charles, transferred 49 dogs and counting to Illinois foster homes from overcrowded Harlan County Animal Shelter in Kentucky since May 2025.

Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

An Ogle County all-breed dog rescue is bringing multiple rescues together for a September event where people can hang out with adoptable dogs. The event will be at Carnation Park, 1 Webster Street, in Oregon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27.

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical in Plainfield completed its second annual pet food drive with supplies going to three different animal shelters.

DuPage Animal Services recently received a $1 million gift as the shelter is overflowing with cats

DuPage County Animal Services at Tuesday’s County Board meeting accepted a $1 million donation from DuPage Animal Friends, the nonprofit organization that supports the county’s animal shelter.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Anderson Humane has announced that its 10th annual Walk4Animals & 5K fundraiser will take place Sept. 28 in Batavia.

Guests will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Dixon sanctuary’s beautiful landscape and the animals who call it home. Register online to secure a spot on the tour.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Jane Hochstatter has dedicated her life to saving orphaned and injured wildlife in northwest Illinois. But now, the founder of Calamity Jane’s Wildlife Rescue is facing homelessness and the closure of the rescue that she has poured her heart and soul into.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Spizzirri Reptile Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kankakee County is well-known for its educational programming, which helps support the rescue.

Traffic came to halt along busy Route 14 in Crystal Lake as a band of strangers tried to help about a dozen ducklings and their mama who were in the street.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Gently used clothing will be $1 on Friday and Saturday at a Community Thrift Sale at Jolie Central High School.

The Joliet Township Hogs & Dog event will bring together motorcycle enthusiasts, pet lovers, local vendors and the community in support of animal welfare.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when encountering them in the wild.

A clothing drive is planned for Sunday, April 13 to benefit Glory Bound Rescue Ranch, a no-kill animal sanctuary in Marengo.

Read the transcript: Dani Holland interviews Chris Tomsha from Illinois Valley Animal Rescue about the organization’s 26th annual fundraiser

The city of Crest Hill is still working with Joliet Township Animal Control to remove all animals from the home.

Dani Holland interviewed Chris Tomsha from Illinois Valley Animal Rescue about the organization’s 26th annual fundraiser, set to take place Saturday at Grand Bear Lodge

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Will County Animal Protection Services will waive its adoption fees for dogs six months and older through March 31,

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Through a $14 million project, the DuPage County animal shelter has roughly doubled in size with a 10,000-square-foot addition.

Iron&Glass Minooka will be donating to Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue in Plainfield during December.

Will County Animal Protection Services is waiving all adoption fees for dogs in the month of October in recognition of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

A caracal, an endangered wild cat spotted wandering through Hoffman Estates, was captured by police Tuesday and soon will be on its way to an animal sanctuary in Wisconsin.

Hooved Animal Humane Society is in need of donations to recover from massive rescue mission and aims to connect with the community through events and programs.

The Hooved Animal Humane Society will host fundraiser Saturday at its Woodstock-area location.