Western Illinois Animal Rescue-WIAR

10/22/2026

We have a very special little guy named Chance who’s looking for a loving home. He’s about 3 months old and is the sweetest kitten. Due to a birth deformity, he needed a leg amputated, but he gets along just fine without it and has no issues using the litter box. He’s neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and has been treated for fleas and ticks. If you are interested in giving Chance a wonderful home, please fill out an adoption application on our website wiarrescue.com/adoption. Call 309-715-7109 or message with questions.

10/07/2026

For the month of October, all cats in our adult cat room will have a reduced adoption fee of $25 for approved applications. Each is spayed or neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, FELV/FIV tested, and treated for fleas and ticks. These are just some of our cats that have been waiting months or longer to find their forever homes and a loving family. If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your home, now’s the perfect time. You can visit to meet them in person or complete an adoption application at wiarresecue.com/adoption. For questions, call 309-715-7109 or send us a message.

10/07/2026

We have an adorable and very sweet male Beagle named Copper who is ready to find his forever home. Weighing just 34 lbs., Copper will melt your heart with his big brown eyes. He gets along well with other dogs and seems fine with cats. Copper came to us from Animal Control as a stray and is estimated to be between 1 and 2 years old. He is fully up to date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, has tested negative for heartworm and Lyme disease, and has been treated for fleas and ticks. If you’d like to give Copper a loving home, please fill out an adoption application on our website at wiarrescue.com/adoption. You’re also welcome to visit and meet this sweet boy in person Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 4pm. For any questions, call 309-715-7109 or send us a message.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Handsome Ranger is still searching for his forever home. This 1–2-year-old possible Aussie mix came to us as a stray from Animal Control. He’s playful, energetic, and gets along well with other dogs, and seems fine with cats. Though a bit timid at first, he warms up quickly and loves affection. We suspect he hasn’t had the best life so far, but he truly deserves a loving home. He’s up to date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, tested for Heartworm and Lyme, and treated for fleas and ticks. He’s a sweet pup—if interested, stop by to meet him or fill out an adoption application on our website at wiarrescue.com/adoption. Call 309-715-7109 or send us a message with any questions.

09/30/2026

Only two puppies remain from Bella's 4th of July litter—Sparkle and Freedom—both looking for their forever homes. Everyone who has adopted one of these pups has been amazed by their intelligence, sociability, and ease of training. If you’re interested in adopting one of these wonderful pups, please complete an adoption application on our website at wiarresecue.com/adoption. You can also call or message 309-715-7109 with any questions.

09/30/2026

Rocket has been adopted by a wonderful family—wishing you a happy life, little guy!❤❤

09/24/2026

Three of Bella's puppies are still seeking their forever homes. These delightful pups are exceptionally sweet and intelligent, and have already received their first booster shots, dewormer, and flea/tick treatment. Their adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies vaccination when old enough. Do not miss the opportunity to welcome one of these adorable companions into your home! If interested, please fill out an adoption application on our website at wiarrescue.com/adoption. you can message or call 309-715-7109 with any questions

09/23/2026

Yesterday, four cats were left unattended at Western Illinois Animal Rescue—one during the day and three overnight in separate incidents.

We understand that people sometimes face difficult circumstances and need help with an animal. However, leaving an animal unattended at our facility is not an acceptable way to surrender an animal.

WIAR has limited kennel space, staffing and financial resources. Animals cannot simply be left at the building with the assumption that space is available.

Effective immediately, we are strengthening video surveillance of our property. Unauthorized animal drop-offs will be documented and may be reported to law enforcement.

Illinois law prohibits an owner from abandoning an animal where it may become a public charge or suffer injury, hunger or exposure. Additionally, WIAR is private property and these incidents will constitute trespassing.

If you need assistance with a dog or cat, please contact WIAR before bringing the animal to the rescue. We may not always be able to accept an animal, but contacting us gives everyone an opportunity to discuss available options.

Please do not leave animals unattended at our facility.