River Valley Animal Rescue

River Valley Animal Rescue River Valley Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the Kankakee area's abused, neglected, and abandoned animals.
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Our right to life shelter operates completely on community support and donations. We are always seeking new volunteers to provide an animal a foster home, to help in our shelter, or to help at our Collection Events.

Pete found his furever home with the Sinitzki family! He is making himself right at home. They said it's like he has liv...
09/03/2026

Pete found his furever home with the Sinitzki family! He is making himself right at home. They said it's like he has lived there forever. Enjoy your new life little man. Thank you for adopting and welcome to the RVAR family!

💕 MJ HAS A QUESTION FOR EVERYONE… 💕MJ saw all of you oohing and aahing over those adorable pitty puppies and she would l...
09/03/2026

💕 MJ HAS A QUESTION FOR EVERYONE… 💕

MJ saw all of you oohing and aahing over those adorable pitty puppies and she would like to know…

“UMMM… HELLO?! WHAT ABOUT ME?!” 😂🐾

MJ is only about 6–7 months old, and she says those little puppies have NOTHING on her! For Pete’s sake, this girl has a bladder that can last ALL NIGHT! 😂🙌

And there’s more:

🐾 She’s just as stinkin’ cute
🐾 She already knows SIT
🐾 She’s doing great working on potty training
🐾 She gets along with other dogs
🐾 She’s good with cats
🐾 She’s great with kids
🐾 And she is SO ready for a family of her own ❤️

So while those little pitty puppies are stealing the spotlight, MJ would like to remind everyone that she’s still a puppy too—just with a bigger bladder and a few more skills! 😂💗

MJ is ready and waiting to be the love of your life. Give this beautiful girl the attention she deserves!

💕 Apply at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org 💕

📣 SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Let’s get MJ’s face in front of her family! 🐾🏡💕

These adorable little babies came to us about a week or so ago with a really bad skin condition! Their fur was missing o...
09/02/2026

These adorable little babies came to us about a week or so ago with a really bad skin condition! Their fur was missing on their tails and some had some fur missing on their paws. Turns outs they had a really bad skin infection. They are doing so much better but unfortunately they may not get their fur back on their tails but not for sure.

After everything they have been through they are the sweetest and cutest and snuggliest babies you will ever meet. They are 8 wk old Pitbulls! Their is 3 females and 2 males. This information is found under their pictures. If you are interested in meeting these beautiful babies please fill out an application online at www.rivervalleyanimalrescue.org!

💙 MEET HOP — A BOY WHO DESERVES TO BE SOMEONE’S EVERYTHING 💙We really wish Hop could tell us what happened during the fi...
09/02/2026

💙 MEET HOP — A BOY WHO DESERVES TO BE SOMEONE’S EVERYTHING 💙

We really wish Hop could tell us what happened during the first year and a half of his life… but then again, maybe we don’t want to know. 💔

Hop is a tripod who we rescued from a kill shelter. A few weeks ago, he went into a home, and we learned something important about him: Hop guards his food around other animals.

Why? We can only guess. Maybe there was a time when he didn’t know when his next meal was coming. Maybe he had to protect what little he had. We’ll never truly know.

What we do know is that other than his anxiety around food, Hop is an incredibly loving, affectionate boy. ❤️ He is potty trained, loves people, and absolutely LOVES human touch and attention. He is pictured here with one of our volunteers, and you can see just how much he enjoys being loved on.

And don’t let those three legs fool you! Hop has absolutely NO problem running around the yard and enjoying life! 🐾💨

Because of his food guarding, we want Hop to be the ONLY animal in his home. And maybe that’s exactly what he deserves—to finally be the only one. The only dog getting spoiled. The only one getting the treats. The only one soaking up all the attention and love. ❤️

Hop may only have three legs, but he has a whole lot of love to give.

🙏 Please consider giving this sweet boy the safe, loving forever home he deserves.

🐾 Apply at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

And PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE so Hop’s person can find him! 💙🐾

🎓🐾 PAISLEY IS READY FOR THE SCHOOL OF LIFE! 🐾🎓Paisley is a little over a year old, and she’s tired of sitting in her squ...
09/02/2026

🎓🐾 PAISLEY IS READY FOR THE SCHOOL OF LIFE! 🐾🎓

Paisley is a little over a year old, and she’s tired of sitting in her square pen watching life pass her by. This smart girl is ready to get out into the world and start learning! ❤️

Paisley is looking for a family who will give her the structure, exercise, and guidance she needs to thrive. She’d probably LOVE gym class—LOL! 😂 She’s an active, intelligent girl who would also be a great candidate for training classes. Just imagine how proud she’d be showing off everything she’s learned! 🎓🐶

Paisley has so much potential and so much she wants to accomplish. Most of all, she wants to graduate from shelter life and become someone’s beloved companion and family member. ❤️

She just needs someone to give her that chance.

🏡 Apply at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

📣 PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Help Paisley find the family who will finally show her what life outside those four walls is all about. ❤️🐾

🚨 $200 ADOPTION FEE — PLEASE GIVE CHIP A CHANCE! 🚨💔 Why does everyone keep passing Chip by?Chip is just a few months shy...
09/02/2026

🚨 $200 ADOPTION FEE — PLEASE GIVE CHIP A CHANCE! 🚨

💔 Why does everyone keep passing Chip by?

Chip is just a few months shy of his first birthday, and we honestly don’t understand why this sweet boy hasn’t been chosen. We’ve taken him to adoption events, and he is a true gentleman—yet he watches other dogs and all those little puppies find their families while he comes back to the shelter. 😢

🐾 Great with kids
🐾 Great with other dogs
🚗 Does great in the car
🦴 Treat motivated and eager to learn
🏠 Working hard on potty training and is almost there!

And here’s one advantage to adopting a pup Chip’s age: his bladder is mature enough that he can hold it through the night! 🙌 He just needs a little more consistency and coaching to finish his potty training—and that’s difficult to provide in a shelter environment.

Chip doesn’t need to grow up in a shelter watching everyone else get picked. He needs someone to finally pick HIM. ❤️

His adoption fee is $200, and he is ready to go!

👉 Apply at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

🙏 Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Somewhere out there is the person who is going to look at Chip and say, “That’s my dog.” 🐾❤️

🐾 MEET MARTIN — A SMART, ACTIVE BOY LOOKING FOR HIS PEOPLE! 🐾Martin is an Australian Cattle Dog who is almost 2 years ol...
09/02/2026

🐾 MEET MARTIN — A SMART, ACTIVE BOY LOOKING FOR HIS PEOPLE! 🐾

Martin is an Australian Cattle Dog who is almost 2 years old, and if you know the breed, you know these dogs are incredibly smart, loyal, active, and devoted to their people. ❤️

🎾 Martin LOVES his balls! He is ball motivated and is perfectly happy just carrying his favorite ball around in his mouth. Give this boy a ball and he’s a happy camper!

Martin would do best with a family that understands—or is willing to learn about—the Australian Cattle Dog personality. These dogs thrive with exercise, structure, consistency, and mental stimulation. They love having a purpose and being part of what their family is doing.

🐶 Gets along great with other dogs
🎾 Loves carrying a ball around
🧠 Smart and likes to stay busy
❤️ Loyal and ready to bond with his people
🐱 NO CATS — Martin likes to chase them, so a cat-free home is a must.

Martin would love a family that will include him in their everyday life—walks, outdoor time, adventures, training, and of course, making sure his favorite ball is nearby. ❤️

At almost two years old, Martin is ready to leave shelter life behind and finally have a family of his own.

🏡 Apply at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

Please help us get Martin’s face in front of the right family.

SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! 🐾❤️🎾

🐾 MEET ATHENA! 🐾Athena is a sweet 5½-year-old girl who is ready to find her forever family! ❤️🏡 100% potty trained!🐶 Get...
09/02/2026

🐾 MEET ATHENA! 🐾

Athena is a sweet 5½-year-old girl who is ready to find her forever family! ❤️

🏡 100% potty trained!
🐶 Gets along with other dogs
🐱 Good with cats
👧 Great with kids
🦴 Food motivated
❤️ Absolutely loves her people

Athena has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to give her the home she deserves. Could that be you? 🥰

👉 Apply at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

📣 SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Every share helps Athena get one step closer to her forever family! 🐾❤️

Patty found her furever home today with the Tincher family! She already loves her new mom so much and has a new 4 legged...
09/02/2026

Patty found her furever home today with the Tincher family! She already loves her new mom so much and has a new 4 legged sister Luna Eve! She is already enjoying her big fenced in yard chasing her new sister. Thank you for adopting and welcome to the RVAR family!

☀️ CALLIE IS READY TO BRING A LITTLE SUNSHINE INTO YOUR HOME! ☀️California also known to us as Sweet Callie is a one-ye...
09/01/2026

☀️ CALLIE IS READY TO BRING A LITTLE SUNSHINE INTO YOUR HOME! ☀️

California also known to us as Sweet Callie is a one-year-old Min Pin mix who came to us as a very shy little girl. But day by day, we’re watching her come out of her shell—and what a sweetheart she is! ❤️

Once Callie knows she can trust you, she absolutely melts. She loves to give kisses, be held, and curl up in a blanket on your lap. 🥹🐾 That sounds like a pretty perfect way to spend an evening to us!

She enjoys playing with her squeaky toys and gets along great with other dogs. Callie would love a quiet, loving home where she can continue building her confidence and finally know what it feels like to belong.

She may be a little shy at first, but give this girl a chance and she’ll bring her own special kind of sunshine into your home. ☀️💛

🏡 Apply for Callie at RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

And if you can’t adopt, please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE so Callie’s family can find her! 🐾❤️

Address

3960 Vincennes Trail PO Box 61
Momence, IL
60954

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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8155075007

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