We hosted an incredible fundraiser adoption event with Reach Rescue. The space is a perfect blank canvas to add personal touches. We arranged catering and entertainment that perfectly complemented the program. The space easily accommodates 100+ people, and it was a fantastic experience. Thank you to the volunteers who run the program and all they do for our community. Over 5,600 dogs have been successfully partnered with their forever home with the essential help of Reach Rescue. read more

Reach Rescue - The main room of Reach Rescue can accommodate 100-plus people for a sit-down event and easily 180 standing reception. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Cannot say enough good things about this entire process with Reach Rescue, they are amazing and we're so blessed to have found Olaf and bring him into our family....thank you Reach Rescue!! read more

This Rescue place is amazing. I was there when they rescued and found a home for their 6000 dog and then I was there again and they were bringing in four dogs from the hoarding situation and Wauconda with the over 50 dogs that were found there with no air conditioning food water, and they were laying on the ground playing with these dogs that were so scared and nervous and made them feel good And I donated a lot of stuff that I had for their resale shop which they use that to get money to feed the animals and foster. If you're looking for a place to volunteer, they could use your help with the animals working in the resale shop fostering a dog or donating to their resale shop any HomeGoods no clothes, animal products things that will sell quickly They're here in Mundelein right next to the fruit market. Absolutely amazing Dog Rescue people! read more

Our 3yo chihuahua was killed while in the care of a dog boarding facility in April of 2021. Yes you read that right and no I won't be disclosing the location. My family and I are still devastated. In May of 2021 we found our new chihuahua puppy care of Reach. They knew our background, walked me through the adoption process, and followed-up with them for our new dog's vaccinations. I cannot recommend this rescue enough. Our new dog won't ever replace our dog but anyone that knows and loves dogs knows our new dog made our family whole again. Thank you all again. read more

I just came here to donate a doggy car seat and some toys. I didn't stay here for long. I believe that there was actually a dog training class when we arrived. One of the workers warmly greeted my bf and I and took our donation. It was a very quick and courteous encounter. The reason my rating is for three stars is because I can't speak on adopting at this point, additionally, our encounter with the staff was very brief and quick. We'll definitely keep this shelter in our rolodex to check out for future adoption needs. read more

They have a lot of great fosters and dogs you can view and pet on Saturday afternoons.

The director Jan discriminates, especially against men. She also did age discrimination against someone in excellent health that was turned down because she was 70. She's very rude, and talks demeaning to you. It was so disrespectful & demeaning that for the first time I sent in to nbc 5 responds to see if they can look into this . She never even considered my application or called my references. There's so many other shelters and rescues that will treat you with respect , I wouldn't take the chance with this one. This seems to be a pattern with them after looking at the reviews from even 10 years ago there are some very upset and hurt people. I just wonder if this is how Jan treats excellent people imagine how she treats her staff and the dogs! I will also be emailing the head of this organization just to let them know her behavior. Very disappointing day , I would give it 0 stars if I could . read more

This shelter cares so much about its rescue dogs and goes to great lengths to help make the best possible match. Everybody is so welcoming, caring, and helpful. Wonderful dogs, wonderful volunteers, and wonderful support! read more

I had the best experience working with Reach Rescue! Everyone was super kind and helpful and you can tell they care so much about all of their animals. They took their time really getting to know me and helped find me my perfect dog match - Dumplin (now Daphne). They called to check in the first night and offer support and doggie advice if needed. I haven't adopted a dog in 13 years, so I had no idea what to expect. I'm lucky to have partnered up with Reach and am thankful for all the time, effort, and compassion they have for both their animals and adopters! read more

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This organization led my family to believe that we would be adopting a dog that we fell in love with and that needed to recover from kennel cough. They informed us that after the dog was fully recovered that we would be able to adopt him. After meeting with them in person and interviewing; we eagerly waited a couple weeks for him, only to get a phone call that said that we were denied because we are too old. Even though we had several family members vouch for us that the dog would always be taken care of, they denied us the adoption. Be aware that this organization will discriminate against you due to your age. Even though we are healthy and active seniors with a welcoming home and a large fenced in backyard and would provide a wonderful home for any dog, they denied us due to our age. It is unacceptable to lead us on for weeks and then break our hearts with a denial. We are very disappointed and saddened that this happened, please look elsewhere for your forever friend. read more

Outstanding Rescue group all the way around. Everyone was super friendly and very compassionate about thier purpose there. I got honest, helpful guidance from the application process all the way through signing the adoption papers. Absolutely recommend Reach Rescue read more

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Love how they do things. All dogs are in foster homes so you at least have an idea of the dogs temperament. The whole process was easy. They do check out references which is wonderful. I wouldn't want to go anywhere that doesn't do a reference check. They care and they are kind. The dogs are happy.. Thank you for my little Ce Ce....... She is a love... read more

I have nothing but amazing this to say about this organization. I was in a situation where I found a dog that I couldn't keep. Jan helped me every step of the way and found this amazing foster family!! Everyone there was so kind and you can tell they are passionate about helping animals. I will forever recommend this place to anyone who wants to adopt read more

We have fostered for Reach Reacue since April 2020 and have nothing but positive experiences. This is a volunteer run rescue where everyone's passion shines through in their mission of finding the best match between dogs and their adopters. The compassion is phenomenal and the results reflect the hard work of everyone involved to give these dogs in need a fabulous life... read more

I adopted my best friend from Reach in May of 2014. My dear Ella was a boxer/chow mix who passed away due to a heart tumor in August of this year. My overall experience with Reach Rescue has been extremely positive and once i'm ready to give another dog a home i fully intend on adopting from Reach Rescue again read more

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We adopted our dog Baxter (Jalapeño) from Reach Rescue and it was by far the most easy, painless and wonderful experience! I submitted our application Saturday and we brought Baxter home Tuesday. We worked with Amanda who is very open and responsive, as was everyone at the rescue. It is very clean and the dogs there seem calm, happy and it's like they know they are being well cared for. Everything that needs to be done is very clearly explained - for example, Baxter needs his second rabies shot today. I cannot say enough good things about Reach - we will for sure be recommending them and using them again. read more

This is a great rescue place they bring all the dogs into their location on Saturdays. Next door there is a thrift shop that all the donations benefit these foster dogs. I have fostered for them in the past and they have a wide variety everything from puppies to senior dogs. They have a great mission field for homeless pets go visit them read more

Reach Rescue is the very best in dog rescue! I just obtained my newest family member from them. They went out of their way to show me potential pets that might be a great fit for us. The also explained any health issues/behavioral issues that they may have, even going so far as to call their pharmacy to get the cost of a prescription! What more can you ask for! I love my funny little boy! read more

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President of Reach Rescue is emotionally unstable. I dealt with her directly for 9 weeks and she was either angry and/or crying. She has and will make personal attacks on you. She makes her adoption decisions based on money instead of what is best for the dogs. I urge you to adopt from another rescue. Unless, you enjoy emotional roller coasters and drama. read more

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The people that run Reach Rescue are truly warm, compassionate people who will bend over backwards to be sure the animals they save go to the proper homes. Best of all, they truly are NO KILL. We adopted both of our dogs from them and they have treated us with the utmost respect and integrity. They are also there to support you after you bring your new family member home by always being available for questions. We go back with our fur babies to visit and are always welcomed with open arms. Cannot recommend them enough. read more

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The whole adoption process with Reach Rescue was amazing!!

Wonderful wonderful people! They take the time to place dogs with just the right people and they stay in touch with you and make sure everything with your new adoption is going well. These people truly care about these animals as well as you! Amanda is A++ top notch person to work with! We now have 3 rescues from Reach and my daughter has 1 so far! If I could I would take them all!!! Please rescue a puppy or dog and put the puppy mills out of business!! read more

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(The following review is intended for the Reach Rescue organization) Few words can express how angry I am with this organization. My girlfriend and I discovered a wonderful Italian greyhound on their website. This 4 month-old puppy had recently broken a leg and was recovering in a foster home. Enamored and undeterred, we went through the application process which included being vetted by the organization staff, Director Suzanne, and even the foster home where the dog resided. Everything looked great. We were told we were the best and most qualified applicants as we have had two of these dogs before and could provide not only the best medical care, but the best home for the rest of its life. The day before we were scheduled to meet the dog we were told the dog had been given to another home. What?! What the hell?? There was no, "Hey there's another interested party." There was no mention of our application being deficient in in the slightest. Their justification was one of the adopters was a vet and was allegedly able to provide better care for the animal and save the shelter "a few hundred dollars" in veterinary services. Not once were we asked what our jobs are, nor what care we we were willing to give. And more specifically, how much money were were prepared to give to the shelter in order to take home this dog. It's not that we don't want the best care for this animal, which we were easily willing to provide. It's the fact that this decision was made by a shelter looking out for their bottom line at the expense of our emotional investment. Apparently an applicant (possibly with a connection to the shelter?) can drop in at the last minute, and bypass or entirely disrupt a lengthy and thorough process another applicant started a week earlier. It's like if you were to buy a car, and while you we're signing the paperwork, someone else drove off in it. The justification being they were willing to pay more for it. This is all of little solace to my devastated girlfriend and who had spent every waking hour planning this new addition to our family. We realize the dog was never ours, but all communication indicated it would be. All of this over a few hundred dollars in vet bills, which I would have easily paid if given the chance. I don't expect anything to come of this review other than to encourage others to work with a different organization who stands by what they say, and wont mislead you down a path of hope to capriciously shatter it when a higher bidder arrives. read more

This is an amazing thrift shop you feel like your in a gift shop.The volunteers are first class.They are always kind and happy and so helpfull. I continue to stop in they are always getting new merchandise which is always so well displayed they take great pride in this shop.There prices are great and it all goes to rescue animals. read more

We adopted our dog, Chilly, from Reach Rescue. It was an easy process after filling out the application with our references and vet information. It made me feel good that they were making sure we were responsible and a they knew Chilly was going to be in a good home. We worked with the directors, Amanda and Barrett, and it was clear through the time they took with us, they cared deeply about the rescue and making sure Chilly was a good fit for our home. As 1st time dog owners, we really appreciated all their efforts and we adore Chilly! read more

Disgusting Service! Not only was the lady rude when I was asking them questions they would NOT answer my question. They were a MESS!! I came in expecting for a smooth experience and left disgusted. Never adopt here unless you want to end up extremely disappointed!! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Reach Rescue! (Note; Wags and Whiskers is their storefront resale shop in which the proceeds help defray the bills of the rescued pets.) Reach is a foster based non profit dog rescue that finds homes for dogs in need. Foster based means every animal that's pulled has a home and family to go to the day they are pulled. Reach pulls from kill shelters in Chicago and across the Midwest and take dogs that are in need of veterinarian assistance and other help. Reach Rescue performs background checks of potential adopters and determines what would be the best fit for every dog. There is a list and its first come first served. If your application is approved then you have the ability to ask for a dog. Sadly for an adoptee, but happily for the dogs, there are usually more than one person that is in consideration for a dog. PLEASE NOTE; Many times, other breed types can be pulled as they have connections to many shelters and rescue groups. Rescue groups can be beaten up, picked apart and treated unfairly because many adoptees fall in love with one particular dog and we can only place the dog into one home but please realize, it's ALWAYS in the best interest of the dog and no dog leaves Reach knowingly still "sick" or "hurt" and until the issues are cleared and the final adoption happens, there is no set home. They are only trying to do their best and when one person doesn't get final approval (signing the adoption papers) for WHATEVER reason, people can get upset. But sadly, maybe you weren't the best person/family for the dogs needs. The selfless work that these non profits perform should not be knocked, but praised. You have to be bigger than an "I want that dog only" mentality and see the great work they have done placing over 1000 dogs into homes and giving these poor little waifs in the storm a family and a life! Keep up the good, no GREAT work REACH RESCUE! You are amazing and loved!!!! Also note, all dogs are sent to be checked by a vet, given shots and take responsibility for medical conditions found at the examination. ANY contributions help to save current and future animals and vet bills run up. Please consider donating if you can. Thank you! read more

So...if you know me, you know that my husband and I LOVE our rescue dog like we would love a CHILD. We thought it would be a great thing to rescue a dog while we're in quarantine. We are both teachers and who knows, we could be home until August!! When we do have normal school days, we work 8 hour+ days, and have a commute. (Pretty much like most Americans, but we're gone about 10 hours max.) This is apparently a problem for Reach Rescue. Our dog has been well treated since he was a puppy, was crate trained, and never once had an accident in crate, nor has EVER BEEN neglected when we got home from work. He either gets an hour long walk or a trip to the dog park, on top of play in our fenced in backyard, and snuggles, scratches galore. We would do the same for any puppy we adopted. We are TEACHERS, and while we can afford to adopt a second dog, a dog walker can be VERY expensive, and in our case, a completely unnecessary expense. Because of this 10 hour stipulation OF BEING AT WORK we were denied the chance to adopt a puppy. I'm so hurt by the insinuation that we are neglectful or inadequate dog owners and I would caution Reach Rescue to not take such a hardline stance in future. read more

I adopted my little terrier mix a year ago from reach rescue. Not only is she the love of my life but the staff and volunteers in the organization were compaasionate and professional. I would absolutely adopt from them again. read more

I've adopted 2 pups from them. They care so much for the dogs. All dogs are in foster care which gives insight into their personality and challenges they may have. They are honest and only want the dogs to have good homes with the love they deserve! read more

Reach Rescue is an amazing place. I attended an adoption event, and fell in love with a baby beagle. I put in my application right away, they did call and ask a lot of questions (which I thought was great). Since my beagle was a baby I did have to wait three weeks prior to picking him up. Reach supplied all of his puppy shots(so easy and great with him while issuing them). Nothing but great people here, and super cute dogs! read more

Very disappointed in Reach Rescue. I adopted a male pit 5 years ago and they were all great during the adoption process. I have a currently have a situation with my male that i adopted , that he is attacking my female piy after living together for five years. I have reached out to reach rescue 6 months ago about re homing him. They have gone MIA. They dont seem to want to help you in this situation. Unreal read more

I got a puppy from here a few months ago and the process was easier than any other place I've been to or heard about. They people that work there keep in touch for all the proper shots/vaccinations/etc. and they even handled my pooch when she got worms, free of charge. All of the shots/nudering/vaccinations necessary in the first year are included in the small donation fee for dogs (300). Angela was taking care of the litter I adopted from and I think she did a great job of training my pup in the early stages of her life. By the time I got her, she was used to the crate, she was comfortable away from her siblings, and she walked fairly well. The only downside is that the people that work here don't always communicate well to each other but they're so kind that I can forgive them for it. I also have had to wait several times for people to show up or for shots to be done. But honestly, I think that's what you get whenever you're working with adoption agencies. Besides the adoption angle of the business, the furniture is in great condition and reasonably priced. I keep wanting to purchase items but by the time I return to the store, they've been sold, which I suppose means they get a pretty good influx of new items. read more

REVIEW FOR REACH RESCUE: My husband and I adopted a dog from this organization this weekend and I can't tell you how friendly the staff is, easy the adoption process is, affordable the adoption fee is and how GREAT the dog we got. Everyone that we dealt with and met in the organization was very .....well .....organized!! And thorough. When there was a question on our application, Patti called and we cleared it up. They called all of our references including our veterinarian (we have two other rescues). At the adoption event, the other volunteers were very friendly with other potential adopters. The foster volunteer, Amanda and her husband, Ben, were VERY good with the dog. They went through every single piece of paperwork with us, gave us all of the dog's paperwork including the information about the microchip, the type of preventative heartworm medication and flea & tick preventative treatment. They knew a LOT about her which I found amazing and so helpful. We love her so much and she is a great dog. I think they screen the dogs very well. We can't thank Reach Rescue enough for our adorable new little addition to our home!! read more

This review is one year late. A year ago we adopted a beautiful pitbull from reach rescue. what I absolutely loved is there Saturday open hours for anyone to come and view the dogs available for adoption. read more

No clothes here, but this upscale resale shop has lots of very nice items for your home, all affordably priced. Some antiques, books and furniture. Everything in the store is arranged pleasingly. They also do pet adoptions and, I think, boarding. For your donations, they provide a donation receipt. read more

Reach Rescue is a wonderful place to adopt a dog or cat in need of a good home. The volunteers there are all wonderful people and are great at answering any dog questions you mite have. I have volunteered here for a little over a year now and really enjoy it. Of course like anywhere there will be good reviews and bad reviews but any bad review on reach rescue is either from somebody who wasn't approved for getting a dog which can happen due to a family not being a good fit for a certain dog which is common sense. Or people that have volunteered here before and are just stupid and I'm not gonna say any names ( Jackie W )..... That weren't competent enough to do this line of work. But aside from that this place is so nice and any place that saves animals from shelters should be given 5 stars regardless if your experience there wasn't what you hoped for. read more

We have never adopted a puppy from a rescue, so everything about the process was new to our family. We found everyone at Reach Rescue helpful, knowledgeable, patient and kind. Our references were called promptly and the application process was smooth. Since getting a puppy was a big decision for us, we were encouraged to foster for a short time and ended up adopting within two weeks. It worked out great, especially because we were able to spend time with their approved trainer (at Bark University- also highly recommended) to get her socialized with other dogs. The Reach team observed she was "snippy" and short with other dogs and before we began to foster her, had her spend a day with the trainer. As it turned out, she just hadn't been exposed to other dogs much and needed to learn proper socialization behavior. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the fact the Reach team was observant, acted quickly to resolve the issue and honest enough to tell us their concerns before we moved forward with bringing our puppy home. They provided appropriate guidance and answered all of our questions too. Our experience with Reach was very positive and we love our puppy, Penny (we kept her name). I recommend Reach Rescue and want to give a special thank you to Jan, Patty, Amanda and foster mom, Mary Ann! read more

Reach Rescue is the best. They are so pleasant to work with. They keep the animals' best interests at heart and truly want to find every one of them a good home. I worked with another rescue organization in the past where the foster homes didn't want to give up their foster dogs. Reach Rescue is quite opposite and thrilled when they find a loving home for one of their furry friends. I highly recommend Reach Rescue to anyone looking for their newest family member! My little Molly (formerly known as Marley) would completely agree. She is so happy to be a part of our family. Thank you Reach Rescue for all you do! read more

I do recommend this amazing place where you can adopt new family member. Wonderful people with big hearts will help you with everything you need to know when you decide to adopt. Our family got a new member over 3 years ago and this was the best decision ever. Thank you read more