Wish Upon A Rescue

Wish Upon A Rescue

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Adopt. Foster. Volunteer. Donate. Educate. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance at life regardless of breed, age, or physical ability.

Wish Upon a Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit Illinois based animal rescue focused on saving the lives of homeless animals while providing the community with extensive education, outreach, and support. We believe in going above and beyond the status quo of rescue and are committed to providing innovative care and support for our animals physical and emotional health. Donations can be made through PayPal or mailed to Wish Upon a Rescue PO Box 356 Lockport, IL 60441

Photos from Wish Upon A Rescue's post 06/06/2026

Not one…not two…not three…but FOUR Wish events happening today! Check out the info below!

Petco Adoption Events:
Shorewood 10am-12:30
Downers Grove- 11am-1pm
Romeoville- 11am-1pm

Garage Sale:
Downers Grove Fairmount Ave 9am-3pm

Come out and see us!

06/06/2026

🐾 Meet Sadie! 🐾
This adorable 4-year-old Shih Tzu/Terrier mix is the total package: sweet, calm, cuddly, and incredibly well-mannered. Sadie loves snuggling with her people, taking leisurely walks, and quietly keeping you company throughout the day.
✅ Potty trained
✅ Great on leash
✅ Dog-friendly
✅ Good with kids
✅ Knows "sit" and "shake"
✅ Quiet, gentle, and non-destructive
Her foster family says she rarely barks, doesn't jump, and is happiest simply being by your side. If you're looking for a loyal companion with a heart full of love, Sadie could be your perfect match.
Sadie is seeking a foster-to-adopt home while she completes her final medical requirements (including spay) through our vet before adoption is finalized.
Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply today! ❤️🐶

Visit wishuponarescue.org/adopt for more info!

Photos from Wish Upon A Rescue's post 06/05/2026

Join us today, tomorrow and Sunday in Downers Grove to find treasures at the Wish garage sale! Shop for a good cause!! 🛍️

100% of proceeds go to the medical care of the Wish animals!

Photos from Wish Upon A Rescue's post 06/05/2026

FOSTER FRIDAY (eve)!!! Who's ready to save a life? Rambo would love you to say yes!

Our team was asked to help this sweet handsome guy in order to try and keep him from entering the shelter system through CACC by finding a foster directly. While we don’t often take in owner surrenders, every once in awhile there is one who our team feels drawn to help! Without a foster and rescue backing, he will end up surrendered to CACC, and join the hundreds of other dogs already there who are ALSO waiting for someone to step up and give them a chance at a future.

Rambo has found himself in this predicament through no fault of his own, but rather due to changing family dynamics leaving no one able to continue to care for him. He is about 3 years old, neutered, walks well on leash and non-reactive. He has a a relaxed personality and has lived with kids of all ages! Our team went out to meet him and fell in love. We know you will too!

Have space in your home and heart? Email us at [email protected] to chat more about Rambo or visit www.wishuponarescue.org and fill out a foster app today! (Or tomorrow....or Saturday....but soon!)

Not able to help? That's okay! Please share or tag with anyone you may know who might be able to help!

06/04/2026

🛍️Make your calendars! The biannual Wish Upon a Rescue Garage Sale is taking place THIS WEEKEND! So come out to Downers Grove, find some treasures and support the Wish medical fund for saving animals!!

06/03/2026

Check out HoneyBun’s adventure to a nice dinner out in Lockport!! They have such a pawsome atmosphere with outside dog friendly seating!!

Photos from Wish Upon A Rescue's post 06/02/2026

🤠Thank you to all who donated, shared and commented for YeeHaw! She is recovering and seems to have no idea she had major surgery yesterday! She is not ready for adoption just yet, but check back for updates! 💙

If you’d like to learn more visit this post- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BJgHtgkYC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We raised $200 for her $1000 surgery, we’d love to raise more if possible!

In the meantime, enjoy these photos of our cowgirl!

06/01/2026

🛍️Make your calendars! The biannual Wish Upon a Rescue Garage Sale is taking place NEXT WEEKEND! So come out to Downers Grove, find some treasures and support the Wish medical fund for saving animals!!

05/31/2026

💭I hoped for a man that would look at me with endless love and adoration, but didn’t realize it would be a dog!- This is Noggin and he is ready to love and adore you, endlessly!! He is dog friendly, 4-5 year old, and a total dreamboat- now all he needs is YOU! 😘
Visit Wishuponarescue.org/adopt for more info!

05/29/2026

Don't let this adorable face fool you! This tiny spitfire has certainly taken everyone for a ride since joining WISH a couple of weeks ago, hence her name YeeHaw!!! 🤠

YeeHaw is a little tornado of a hot mess express, and we will spare you all of her photos leading up to this moment - allowing you to just imagine 1.5lbs of not-so-white fluff covered in snot, drool, and p**p!

YeeHaw's wild ride has included not 1, not 2, but 3 procedures for a re**al prolapse as well as coming down with a severe upper respiratory infection from Calici virus (psa - make sure your cats are up to date on their FVRCP vaccines!). It has taken multiple antibiotics, antivirals, nebulizer treatments, stool softeners, probiotics, immune support supplements, blood, sweat, tears, a 3 day personal stay at one of our veterinarians houses, and she rang in Memorial Day morning by thanking her veterinarian for the 3 days stay with offering the opportunity of a private after hours surgical repair in clinic with our president assisting!

She is now FINALLY big enough and healthy enough to have full surgical repair on Monday so that no one else has to wake up to find her with intestines misplaced again. While this has been a "fun" ride for all - it has also been quite costly - with costs already totalling over $1000. While she's worth it, We could definitely use some sponsors to help us cover her expenses so we can continue saving those who need us most.

Today's FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY is dedicated to her ongoing care with a HUGE thank you to her foster family and her veterinary care team for going above and beyond as they always do for our WISH animals, big and small!

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Lockport, IL
60441