After working with other rescue organizations in Illinois, two friends got together with the goal of introducing a new no-kill organization to further assist animals in need in the midwest region. The two friends founded Midwest Animal Rescue Service with the intention of re-homing as many animals as possible. So far, M.A.R.S. has been very successful in working towards this goal and will continue to move forward, offering public education on adoption, spaying and neutering, and proper pet care. We believe that animal rescue cannot focus solely on the adoption aspect. It has to be about awareness, fewer accidental litters, and community involvement. M.A.R.S. works hard to find matches for pets and people, so that our adoptions maintain a 100% success rate. The people of Illinois all have a responsibility to do what we can to decrease pet overpopulation and suffering.
Once you have completed an online adoption application, you will be emailed with its status within 1 business day. Once you have received your approval, you are eligible to "reserve" (put a hold on) one specific available animal for the upcoming adoption event. Reservation appointments can be requested by email. You will have the opportunity to meet the pet that you have reserved at the event, and if it is the right pet for you, you WILL be able to take them home with you THAT DAY! You are also welcome to attend any of our events without a reservation for a specific pet, just to come and meet with available animals (pets that are not reserved for other adopters). We keep our website up to date with available animals and event attendance (reserved pets are removed immediately upon reservation).