Big Dogs Animal Rescue was officially founded in 2002 as an all-breed animal rescue. Don't let the name "Big Dogs" fool you! We currently have double the amount of cats then dogs right now. Guinea pigs, birds and lizards are among other common animals that come our way. Our rescue is run strictly by volunteers that have been involved in rescuing unwanted and neglected animals for over 15 years in Southeastern WI and Northeastern IL. They have worked with other rescue organizations and local animal shelters. We are always looking for volunteers that can foster.
We do not have a "shelter" where animals are housed. Big Dogs adoptable animals are housed in private foster homes where they are treated as a family member until their forever home is available. Animals are available for meeting once an application and home visit is approved.
Big Dogs ALWAYS spays/neuters any animal available for adoption if that animal can be altered. If the animal cannot be altered due to a health condition or such, we will require an additional deposit in the amount of the adoption fee which will be refunded when proof of altering is shown to us. All animals are also Up-to-Date on vaccines and fully vetted before placement. We will NOT declaw cats. The only time a declawed cat will be available for adoption through Big Dogs is if the cat is surrendered to us already declawed. There are many alternatives to declawing, please e-mail us if you would like some help with scratching.
We do not have a "shelter" where animals are housed. Big Dogs adoptable animals are housed in private foster homes where they are treated as a family member until their forever home is available. Animals are available for meeting once an application and home visit is approved.
Big Dogs ALWAYS spays/neuters any animal available for adoption if that animal can be altered. If the animal cannot be altered due to a health condition or such, we will require an additional deposit in the amount of the adoption fee which will be refunded when proof of altering is shown to us. All animals are also Up-to-Date on vaccines and fully vetted before placement. We will NOT declaw cats. The only time a declawed cat will be available for adoption through Big Dogs is if the cat is surrendered to us already declawed. There are many alternatives to declawing, please e-mail us if you would like some help with scratching.