Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter

Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter In North Suburban IL. We shelter orphaned dogs and cats, provide the best care possible and find them loving homes. https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/oots

Orphans of the Storm® animal shelter takes in the stray and abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats from throughout northeastern Illinois and offers refuge, care and hope until they can be adopted out into loving families.

Did you miss out on our Toy Story crew? Good news — we still have plenty of puppy cuteness waiting for you here!Meet Arm...
06/06/2026

Did you miss out on our Toy Story crew? Good news — we still have plenty of puppy cuteness waiting for you here!

Meet Armani, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce, Gabbana, and Valentino — adorable ~2 month old hound mix puppies who are as sweet as they are playful. These cuties are full of happy wiggles, puppy kisses, and nonstop fun.
They love toys, snacks, wrestling with their siblings, and making new friends. And once playtime is over? They’re more than happy to curl up for cuddles.

Come meet them and prepare to fall in love! We open at noon today! For more information on them, head to www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt-dogs/adopt-puppies

Looking for a sweet, gentle companion? Just look at this beautiful girl! Adoptable Luna is currently thriving in foster ...
06/05/2026

Looking for a sweet, gentle companion? Just look at this beautiful girl! Adoptable Luna is currently thriving in foster care and waiting for someone to fall in love with her! Luna’s foster says:

“Luna is an absolute gem. She charms everyone she meets with her gentle spirit and curious nature. She greets new people with kindness and she never says no to a good petting session.

Luna has a few favorite toys and it's so cute to see her chase and bat them around the house, bringing a playful energy to the evenings. At night, Luna will settle at the foot of the bed and in the morning she's ready with a warm sweet greeting and soft snuggles.

Luna's sweetest little meow is as endearing as her affectionate personality. She loves being close to her people and will lay next to you on the couch and enjoy your company.

Luna is truly a special girl with a heart full of love and she's ready to make someone very happy.”

To learn more about Luna or set up a meeting, reach out to our foster team at [[email protected].

Katia’s kittens have all grown up and found homes… and now it’s finally her turn. This beautiful girl came to us as a lo...
06/05/2026

Katia’s kittens have all grown up and found homes… and now it’s finally her turn.

This beautiful girl came to us as a local stray, heavily pregnant and just about ready to give birth. Not long after arriving, Katia welcomed her babies and headed to a foster home where she proved to be an incredible momma — patient, loving, and devoted to her kittens every step of the way.

Now that her babies no longer need her, Katia is ready for a family of her own.

Her foster describes her as a total snuggle bug once she settles in. She may take a little time to warm up to new people, but before long she’ll be curled up in your lap, following you from room to room, and even sleeping beside you at night. She loves cozy companionship, nighttime zoomies, and simply being near her people.

After spending so much time caring for everyone else, we think it’s time someone spoils Katia for a change! You have to meet this sweet girl. She will be at our Visit Hawthorn Adoption Showcase. We are located on the upper level, right next to Macy's. To learn more about her, head to www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt-cats. You can also give our Hawthorn Mall Adoption Showcase a call at 847-945-0385.

Omg. Our Toy Story crew is still waiting! These cute little balls of fluff got completely overlooked yesterday and hones...
06/04/2026

Omg. Our Toy Story crew is still waiting! These cute little balls of fluff got completely overlooked yesterday and honestly… we are shocked!

Just LOOK at them. Tiny noses. Fluffy fur. Baby faces. The whole package. They were ready and waiting for visitors, but somehow the day came and went without anyone scooping them up. So we’re trying again today because there is no way these cuties should still be here! We’re open at noon today- come meet them!

For more information on them, head to www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt-dogs/adopt-puppies

06/03/2026

This is your sign.

No really — it’s adoptable kittens Wendy, Stan, and Eric at the door pawing, meowing, and politely demanding that someone take them home already.

These adorable littles are ready to leave shelter life behind for sunny windowsills, late-night zoomies, cozy naps, and people to love. Come meet them and see which tiny troublemaker steals your heart first! For more information on them, head to www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt-cats/adopt-kittens

Rescue work truly takes a village! From transport partners, to volunteers, to rescue groups, this past Saturday was a pe...
06/02/2026

Rescue work truly takes a village! From transport partners, to volunteers, to rescue groups, this past Saturday was a perfect example of what can happen when compassionate people come together for animals in need. We welcomed 13 adorable puppies who made the long trip from Kentucky! These little ones arrived sleepy, loved, and just a tiny bit stinky after their big adventure.

This is why rescue partnerships matter. When groups like Starfish Animal Rescue need help, we’re proud to be able to step in, open our doors, and give animals like these puppies a safe place to land while they begin their journey toward loving forever homes.

We’re also excited to share that many of these puppies are expected to be ready for adoption tomorrow! Keep an eye on our website: (http://www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt-dogs/adopt-puppies)

A gentle giant and his tiny shadow.Back in May, Chance’s family adopted tiny Megumi (formerly Margherita) from us — and ...
06/01/2026

A gentle giant and his tiny shadow.

Back in May, Chance’s family adopted tiny Megumi (formerly Margherita) from us — and it’s safe to say these two have become best friends. While Chance may outweigh her by approximately 100 pounds, Megumi seems completely unbothered by the size difference.

From naps side-by-side to kitten antics supervised by her very large Doberman brother, these two are proving that friendship comes in all sizes. 🖤

We LOVE getting updates like this from our adopters. Thank you for giving Megumi such an incredible home — and an equally incredible best friend.

What a week!This past week, 29 pets found loving homes of their own — including some very special long-stay dog and cat ...
06/01/2026

What a week!

This past week, 29 pets found loving homes of their own — including some very special long-stay dog and cat adoptions!

On the dog side, we really celebrated Kirby and Betsy! These two incredible dogs had each been waiting over 5 months for someone to finally say “yes.”

And on the cat side, three of our long-stay cats — Florinda, Strawberry Shortcake, and Mulan — also finally found homes of their own. We love seeing these longtime residents get the happy endings they deserve!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Overlooked to Overloved adoption event, shared posts, spread the word, and gave our long-stay pets a chance.

While we’re celebrating these happy endings, we still have several long-stay dogs patiently waiting for homes of their own. Dogs just as deserving. Dogs just as ready to love and be loved. If one caught your eye this weekend, please reach out and ask about them!

Dogs happy and home: Betsy, Vinny, Snooki, Gretta, Kirby, and Tiffy!

Cats happy and home: Florinda, Sitka, Mulan, Lucky, Strawberry Shortcake, Macaw, Carebear, Goldie, Rainbow, Barbie, Dolly, Freesia, Kelsey, Ollie and Pop, Madame Biscuit, Kenny, Friday, Bebe, Alexandra, Back Noir, Kitty, and Seagull.

Happy tails, everyone!

Our Overlooked to Overloved Adoption Event for Long-Stay Dogs continues today, and just look at adoptable Senator Giggle...
05/31/2026

Our Overlooked to Overloved Adoption Event for Long-Stay Dogs continues today, and just look at adoptable Senator Giggles! This goofy boy has done well playing with other dogs here at the shelter- he has a blast! He likes to take his time getting to know new people, but once you’re in his circle, you’ve got a best friend for life. He forms strong bonds with his people and loves being part of the fun! The crazy part? He wasn't adopted yesterday.

Actually, none of our long-stay dogs were.

We know the right homes are out there. We just need those people to come meet them.

Every dog in this list has been with us for over 90 days—some much, much longer. They've watched countless other dogs leave for homes while they continue to wait. But we refuse to believe their perfect match isn't out there.

That's why today is your chance to meet them.

🐾 Adoption fees are WAIVED for all participating long-stay dogs

🐾 Trainer Kirsten Watry from Wise Dogs Behavior & Training will be onsite to answer questions

🐾 Most adopters will receive sponsored training sessions

🐾 Harnesses and goodies will be included for most dogs

Most importantly, you'll meet some truly incredible dogs. Dogs who are funny, affectionate, resilient, loyal, and ready to love their people with everything they've got.

We're open TODAY from 12PM–5PM at the main shelter.

If you've been thinking about adding a dog to your family, please make today the day you stop by. One visit could change everything for a dog who has been waiting far too long.

Come meet Senator Giggles, Dante, Kirby, Stevie, Brody, Tariel, Pequod, Duchess, Cookie, Beck, GeeGee, and the rest of our amazing long-stay crew.

Let's make sure today looks different than yesterday. ❤️

www.orphansofthestorm.org/adopt-dogs

To meet Cleopatra or Xena, reach out to our foster team at [email protected]

Our Overlooked to Overloved Adoption Event for Long-Stay Dogs kicks off NOW! Adoptable Dante has his VIP area all set an...
05/30/2026

Our Overlooked to Overloved Adoption Event for Long-Stay Dogs kicks off NOW!

Adoptable Dante has his VIP area all set and is ready to meet you! ❤️ Plus, more than 10 other dogs who have been with us for 90+ days are participating in the event, and their adoption fees are WAIVED!

These dogs have been waiting far too long for families of their own. Some have been overlooked, some need just the right match, but every single one is deserving of a loving home.

Stop by today and tomorrow from 12 PM–5 PM, meet these amazing dogs, chat with our team and partner trainer (Kirsten Watry from Wise Dogs Behavior and Training) and help us turn "overlooked" into "overloved." Could today be the day one of them finally goes home? 🤞r

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2200 Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL
60015

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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