Starfish Animal Rescue

www.starfishanimalrescue.com We are a foster based rescue out of Illinois and most animals are transported from two high-kill shelters in rural Kentucky.


The mission of Starfish Animal Rescue is to rescue animals from high kill shelters, provide transportation of these animals to secure, non-kill establishments, to promote and facilitate responsible pet ownership, and to intervene in cases of animal cruelty. We commit to eliminating euthanasia of companion animals in North America one shelter at a time.


We are a rescue in the Chicagoland area with foster homes in many suburbs. Our primary business locations are in Batavia and Plainfield, IL. We do not have a shelter for viewing animals. We are 100% foster home based and schedule meet and greets with approved applications only. We also hold adoption events so please keep an eye on our page for dates and times!

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167 Oswalt (Oswald)
Batavia, IL 60510
United States
Murphy

Murphy is an adorable Australian Shepherd mix boy with a beautiful coat and a heart to match. Born around August...

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Byrd

Meet Byrd. Byrd is a super cute, little Heinz 57 mix pup - Beagle/Terrier etc... ! He weighs about 25...

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Titan

My name is Titan but my foster dad calls me “Brutus”! I was born around 9/20/25 and I weigh around...

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Neyland

My name is Neyland. For any UT fans, I’m your boy! I was born around 9/20/25 and I weigh around...

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Hattie Mae

My name is Hattie Mae but my foster mom calls me “Sweetness”! I was born around 9/20/25 and I weigh...

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Rogue

Meet Our Sweet Brindle Girl – 25 Pounds of Pure Love! Looking for a new best friend? This sweet-as-can-be pup...

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Custard

Hi i am Custard, and I am a 10 pound beagle mix looking for my forever family. I was born...

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Scoopy

Hey there! I’m Scoopy, and I come fully equipped with floppy ears, tiny paws, and enough sweetness to melt your...

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Turtle

Hey there! I’m Turtle, and I come fully equipped with floppy ears, tiny paws, and enough sweetness to melt your...

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Jasper

Meet Jasper! Jasper is an adorable Beagle/Hound mix, born in early August 2025, and currently weighing in at 15 lbs...

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Casper

Meet Casper! Casper is an adorable Beagle/Hound mix, born in early August 2025, and already 19 lbs of goofy, sniff-loving...

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Alvin

Hi! I’m ALVIN! I’m the bold one of my brothers. First to try something new and go out and explore....

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Simon

Simon here and it’s true what they say I am the smartest of the pack. I like to sit back...

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Goliath

Goliath is everything his name promises — big, bold, and full of heart — and starting with the letter “G”...

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Skip

Looking for the perfect family dog? Meet Skip! He is a 1.5 year-old beagle/terrier mix boy with a heart full...

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Buggs & Blueberry!

Blueberry is a sweet spunky boy who loves to play with his brothers and any toys he can get his...

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Habanero

This little guy is as sweet as he is spicy — the perfect mix of cuddles and chaos! Habanero is...

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Murphy

Murphy is an adorable Australian Shepherd mix boy with a beautiful coat and a heart to match. Born around August...

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Elsa

Meet Elsa! Elsa is an adorable terrier mix puppy with a beautiful black and brown coat and the cutest little...

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Anna

Meet Anna! Anna is an adorable terrier mix puppy with a gorgeous black and brown coat and the sweetest little...

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Noah

Meet Noah – A 7-Month-Old Jack Russell Mix Full of Energy and Love! Noah is a 7-month-old, 10-pound bundle of...

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Snickers

Snickers is a 7-8-month-old Shepherd/Terrier mix with a big personality and even bigger energy! This handsome, spirited boy is full...

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Leo

Meet Leo – A Loyal, Loving Shiba Inu/Husky Mix Looking for His Next Chapter Leo is a handsome 9-year-old Shiba...

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Bear aka Brochacho

Meet Bear (aka Brochacho)! This adorable 2-year-old, 8-lb terrier/chihuahua mix is as sweet and loving as they come! Bear is...

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Susie

This girl is such a chill cat. Susie’s estimated to be about 2.5 years old, with lots of life to...

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Gracie

This girl is a total sweetheart, and is approximately 7 months old. She is a real love bug, especially at...

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Jackson

Meet Jackson! He was born at the end of May. He is a terrier mix and may have had a...

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Cash

Meet Cash—or as his foster mom likes to say, “Cash Money, Baby!” This handsome Shepherd/Lab mix was born around June...

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Pixie

Pixie is a petite 9-year-old Chihuahua mix who weighs just 8 pounds — the perfect little companion to snuggle up...

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Lenny

Have you ever met a catdog? You know, a cat that acts very much like a dog? Well let me...

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Waffles

Waffles is a beautiful mix of husky and terrier who is full of energy and happy, happy, happy! He is...

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Clover

Clover is a gentle, shy soul who is slowly learning to trust the world around her. She may be anxious...

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Happy

Meet Happy – the 9-Month-Old Deaf Pittie with the Best Smile! True to her name, Happy radiates joy wherever she...

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Ginny

I love to be loved! My name is Ginny, and I am a Shepherd/lab mix and a sweetheart all the...

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Barrett

Meet Barrett, a handsome 5-year-old German Shepherd weighing in at 82 lbs. This loyal boy is fully housebroken and ready...

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Kevin

Meet Kevin! Kevin is a 4 month-old Terrier mix (born around June 4) with a heart full of love and...

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Boba & Machta

Boba & Matcha are two fun-loving kittens ready to steal your heart! These playful siblings can turn anything into an...

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Carmelo

Meet Carmelo! Carmelo is a Shepherd mix with the sweetest, most gentle soul. She was born mid-march 2025. This loving...

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Echo

Hello, my name is Echo and I light up the room when I walk in! I am a 12 lb...

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Pansy

Pansy is a petite little sweetheart — only about 22 lbs at just under a year old— with the softest...

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Muffin

Say hello to Muffin, an adorableblack-and-white bundle of joy! He was born around the end of may and weighs about...

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Pecan

Meet Pecan, a beautiful retriever/terrier mix girl born around 5/26 and weighing 25 lbs. She is a white and brown...

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Nelson

Meet Nelson! Aussie Shepherd Mix | Born ~May 10 Nelson is a lively and lovable Aussie Shepherd mix pup bursting...

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Bodie

Bodie (also known as Brownie) is a 1-year-old Boxer/Pittie mix with a zest for life and a heart full of...

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Lacey

Meet Lacey! This beautiful girl is about 1.5 year old and weighs about 40 pounds. Poor Lacey had a tough...

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Sunshine

Meet the delightul Sunshine! Sunshine is an adult female who is estimated to be around a year to a year...

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Archie

Archie, a 1.5 year old hound mix, has a delightful personality. He is 50 lbs of joy and exuberance. He...

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Bubbles

Meet Bubbles, a sweet and playful 1-year-old Lab/Great Dane/Hound mix with a stunning white coat and a heart as big...

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Sage

Meet Sage! Sage is an absolutely beautiful German Shepherd pup, born at the end of May. Sage is a sweet,...

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Dutton

Meet Dutton! He is about 26 lbs and 1.5 yrs old. Poor Dutton was found at a dumping site in...

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Hershey

**We are looking for a foster to adopt for Hershey, please read below** Meet Hershey! Hershey is a 11 month...

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Albert

Meet Albert, the pup with the incredible ears—and an even more incredible personality! At 1.5 years old and 33 pounds,...

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Cupcake

Meet Cupcake, a 4-month-old Husky/Terrier mix with a playful spirit and a sweet personality. She has plenty of puppy energy...

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Buggs & Blueberry

Blueberry is a sweet spunky boy who loves to play with his brothers and any toys he can get his...

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Frankie

Frankie's ideal day would consist of chasing a laser pointer and hunting for toy mice before having a treat and...

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Peppa

Peppa (tortoiseshell, black & orange, F, 1 year old) is pretty "purr-fect"! This young cat is gentle and calm and...

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Sage

Sweet Sage (dilute calico - grey, white, peach F, 1 year old) loves to snuggle with her foster family humans...

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Winky

Winky (orange & white tabby, M, 1 year old) is a special little dude! He is a master at cuddles...

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London

Meet London – Your Brilliant, Loyal German Shepherd Companion! London is a stunning 5-year-old German Shepherd, weighing about 85 lbs,...

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Kealohi

This striking and lovely girl is Kealohi. Her name means "one who shines" and we think that name fits her...

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JJ

Meet JJ – Your High-Energy Playmate in Training! ?? JJ is a 1-year-old Lab mix bursting with energy, personality, and...

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Rex

Rex is a stunning 2-year-old German Shepherd with a loyal heart and an eager spirit. At 78 lbs, he’s the...

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Dolly

Meet Dolly! ? Border Collie Mix | 6 Years Old | Sweetheart Extraordinaire Dolly is a gentle, loving 6-year-old Border...

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Mary

This 9-month-old, 30 lb Lab/Terrier mix is equal parts spunky and sweet, and she's on the lookout for her forever...

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Martha

This beautiful 3-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix is about 60 lbs of pure love and loyalty—and she's ready to find her perfect...

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Charlotte

Charlotte is estimated to be around one year old. Yet this young girl came to the rescue with 5 newborn...

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Milo

The perfect mix of playful pup and professional snuggler! Milo is a 1.5 year-old Lab/Hound mix who brings just the...

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Laila

Ever heard the saying, “To know a Beagle is to love a Beagle”? Well, now you do—me! I’m Laila, a...

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Bear

Meet Bear – Your Gentle and Playful Companion At 15 years young, Bear is the perfect blend of wisdom, warmth,...

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Kendall

Meet Kendall, a 1.5-year-old 35 lb shepherd mix with a gentle heart and a playful spirit. She may be shy...

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Amanda

This gorgeous and gentle lady is Amanda! Amanda is sister to Veronica, and while they could be adopted together, they...

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Patty

Introducing the prettiest princess in all of the land, Miss Princess Patty!! Patty has been in rescue for OVER 2...

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Poppy

Poppy was born around the beginning of May 2022 and weighs in at about 35 pounds. She has a beautiful...

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Kulia

This sweet and lovely lady is Kulia. She is around 1.5 years old and is the sweetest girl. She loves...

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Sally

This sweet and lovely lady is Sally. She is a sweet girl around 1.5 years old who loves to hang...

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Sugar

Sugar is a kitty who is as sweet as her name! She’s brown and white, with a cute little bob...

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Loving Foster Families Needed!

These dogs has a home but other dogs, like them, can be rescued if we have a loving foster home...

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