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
Calypso

Meet Calypso, a gentle and affectionate 1-year-old Blue Heeler mix with all the best puppy energy. She only weighs about...

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Harvey

Harvey is an adorable young terrier mix born around 6/10 and weighing about 12 lbs, and he is as playful...

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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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Buddy

Meet Buddy! This sweet one-year-old Lab mix is the perfect blend of playful puppy energy and well-mannered charm. At 38...

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Lucky

Lucky is the happiest little terrier mix boy you’ll ever meet! This sweet pup has a heart full of love...

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Madras & Cantarito

These 2 gorgeous creamsicle colored girls are Madras and Canterito. Named after cocktails that are made with orange juice, these...

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Scott

Meet Scott! A stunning Standard Poodle puppy. Scott was born on 7/26, and will grow to be about 40–60+ lbs....

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Stiles

Meet Stiles! Stiles is a striking Standard Poodle pup, born on 7/26, with a bright and lively personality. Expected to...

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Lydia

Lydia is a beautiful Standard Poodle puppy, born on 7/26, who is as smart as she is playful. She’ll grow...

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Allison

Allison is a stunning Standard Poodle puppy, born on 7/26, and she’s full of spunk and sweetness. This active girl...

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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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Wylie

If you are looking for a near perfect, little, dog look no further because Wiley Coyote is your guy! Estimated...

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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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Jules

Meet Jules! This sweet 3 -4 month-old terrier mix is looking for her forever home. Jules is a gentle, laid-back...

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Waffles

Waffles is a 7-month-old Husky/Terrier mix weighing about 27 lbs — and he’s just as sweet as his name suggests!...

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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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Taylor

Meet Taylor – the super cute pup with a big heart and even bigger personality! Despite a rough start, this...

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Travis

Travis is a laid-back terrier/chi mix born at the end of July, with the sweetest disposition you could hope for....

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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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Teddy

Meet Teddy, a 5 yr old 10 ob Yorkie who was very sadly surrendered by his owners but thankfully has...

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Muffin

Muffin is a sweet 6-7-month-old Husky/Terrier mix with the most stunning green eyes you’ve ever seen. She has spent her...

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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 30 lbs and 1.5 yrs old.Poor Dutton was found at a dumping site in Kentucky....

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Nelly

Meet Nelly ! Nelly is a 22 lb, 5-month-old Beagle/Dachshund mix with a heart of gold and a playful spirit....

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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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Rue

Meet Rue - a terrier mix girl born around the end of May. Rue may have been the runt of...

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Wrinkles

Meet Wrinkles, a 10-pound 2 yr old Yorkie mix with a heart as big as his curious, soulful eyes. At...

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Nelson

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

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Shadow

Meet Shadow! This adorable 10 lb five-month-old terrier mix is a sweet and playful little girl who can’t wait to...

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Zane

Meet Zane! This adorable 13 lb five-month-old terrier mix is as sweet as he is playful, and he’s ready to...

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Jackson

Meet Jackson! This three-month-old terrier mix may have had a rough start in life, but you’d never know it now—he...

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Calypso

Meet Calypso, a gentle and affectionate 1-year-old Blue Heeler mix with all the best puppy energy. She only weighs about...

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Fiona

Meet Fiona, a Lab/aussie mix born around July 10th. Fiona and her littermates came to us after her mom rejected...

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Hershey

**We are looking for a foster to adopt for Hershey, please read below** Meet Hershey! Hershey is a 9 month...

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Gucci

Meet Gucci, an adorable black Lab mix born around June 15 who’s as sweet as they come! Gucci is playful,...

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Versace

Meet Versace, a handsome black Lab/Cur mix born around June 15—and this sweet pup is truly the total package! Versace...

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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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Riley

Riley is a 28 pound, 3-4 month old female puppy (born May 2025) with big puppy playfulness that matches her...

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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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Noah

Noah (orange tabby, M, 1 year old) is a big dude (about 14lbs but not fat) with a big heart...

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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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Wylie

If you are looking for a near perfect, little, dog look no further because Wiley Coyote is your guy! Estimated...

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Byrd

Meet Byrd. Byrd is a super cute, little Heinz 57 mix pup - Beagle/Terrier etc... ! He weighs about 20...

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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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Chloe

Chloe is a 2?year?old spayed Anatolian Shepherd Mix with a heart as big as her 85?pound frame! This sweet girl...

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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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Rusty

Meet Rusty! Your future adventure buddy and professional snuggle enthusiast! Rusty is a 2-year-old Puggle (that’s a Pug + Beagle...

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Blueberry & Buggs

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

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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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Billy

Billy is a goofy and super fun hound-mix puppy. He was born in July of 2024 He is all legs...

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Bernice

Bernice is quite possibly the happiest dog you will ever meet. She is a 60 lb Lab mix lady. She...

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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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Flower

Flower is 53# and 1.5 years old. She is potty trained and crate trained, but expects to get a Kong...

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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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Sam

Meet Sam! Sam is many things: Avid squirrel and bunny watcher. Full of attitude. Loves stuff toys. Good with other...

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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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