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River Valley Animal Rescue River Valley Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the Kankakee area's abused, neglected, and abandoned animals.
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Our right to life shelter operates completely on community support and donations. We are always seeking new volunteers to provide an animal a foster home, to help in our shelter, or to help at our Collection Events.

💔 WINK’S STORY: 8 MONTHS FORGOTTEN, NOW HOPING TO BE LOVED AGAIN. 💔Wink is only 2 years old, yet she has already learned...
10/16/2026

💔 WINK’S STORY: 8 MONTHS FORGOTTEN, NOW HOPING TO BE LOVED AGAIN. 💔

Wink is only 2 years old, yet she has already learned a heartbreaking lesson about people.

Once, she had a home. She was allowed to go outside, and when her family moved away, they left her behind. For 8 months, Wink fended for herself, staying close to the only home she had ever known. She grew painfully skinny, and an encounter with another cat left one of her eyes damaged. 💔

Then, a kind woman noticed her. For 2 months, she made sure Wink had food, but as the weather began to change, she knew this little girl needed more. She needed safety. She needed help.

When we scanned Wink, we discovered she had a microchip. Our hearts hoped she was simply lost and that her family would be searching for her. We contacted her owner, only to be told, “You can keep her.”

And just like that, the truth broke our hearts. Wink hadn’t been lost. She had been left behind.

But today, there is a different chapter to her story. ❤️

Wink is sleeping in a safe, peaceful place where she no longer has to worry about where her next meal will come from or how she will survive another day.

She is a quiet, loving girl who would be so happy simply cuddling beside you, sharing your everyday moments, and finally knowing what it feels like to belong.

Wink deserves to be someone’s somebody. She deserves a family who chooses her, keeps her safe, and loves her for the rest of her life. After spending most of her young life just trying to survive, isn’t it time she gets to live? 🥹❤️

Would you consider visiting Wink? Come sit with her, spend a little time getting to know her, and let her feel that she hasn’t been forgotten. Every bit of kindness matters to this sweet girl.

📍 Come meet Wink at the Cat Oasis. Her happily-ever-after is still waiting to begin.

🐾 Applications can be filled out at www.rivervalleyanimalrescue.org

Please help us share Wink’s story. Somewhere out there is a person who will see her, love her, and never leave her behind again. ❤️

🍊💔 Sunkist lost his dad, his home, and the life he knew. Can we help him find love again? 💔🍊Sunkist is a handsome 3-year...
10/15/2026

🍊💔 Sunkist lost his dad, his home, and the life he knew. Can we help him find love again? 💔🍊

Sunkist is a handsome 3-year-old boy who came to us a week and a half ago with nine other cats after their dad passed away. They had been living together in the home of the person who cared for them, and suddenly, everything they knew changed.

His family worked hard to find placement for all of them, and we were happy to open our doors to every kitty who needed us. ❤️

Some of these babies are still learning to feel safe again, but Sunkist has been showing us his amazing personality from day one! He’s friendly, lovable, and has so much love left to give.

It’s heartbreaking to think about how confusing this change must be for him. One day he had a home of his own, and now he’s waiting for someone new to choose him.

We can’t bring back the person he lost, but we can help him find another family to love. 🥹🧡

Sunkist deserves a soft place to land, a family to call his own, and the promise that he’ll never have to wonder where he belongs again. Could that family be yours?

✨ We forgot to mention he really likes dogs as well🐶

📝 Applications can be filled out at:
www.rivervalleyanimalrescue.org

Please share Sunkist’s story. His next chapter deserves to be filled with love. 🍊🏡❤️

💙 MEET BOOTS & LARRY: PROFESSIONAL CUDDLE BUGS & FULL-TIME HEART STEALERS! 💙Some cats love attention, and then there are...
10/15/2026

💙 MEET BOOTS & LARRY: PROFESSIONAL CUDDLE BUGS & FULL-TIME HEART STEALERS! 💙

Some cats love attention, and then there are Boots and Larry… two boys who believe your arms were made specifically for holding them! 🥹🐾

All you have to do is reach out your hand, and these sweet guys will happily climb right into your arms to be held like babies. Seriously, folks… at their age, we’re pretty sure this wonderful trait is here to stay! 😂❤️

If you’re looking for someone to make you feel loved and special every single day, these boys are ready to apply for the position! And trust us, they come with excellent cuddle references. 😉

Boots and Larry are two peas in a pod when it comes to personality. They’re both super affectionate, friendly with dogs, and get along wonderfully with every cat in the building. Sharing space? No problem! Making friends? Absolutely! 🐶🐱💕

These boys have so much love to give, and we can’t wait for them to find the people who will appreciate just how special they are. Adopt one, or let your heart make room for both! ❤️

🏡 Ready to meet your new favorite cuddle buddy (or two)?

Applications can be filled out at:
🌐 www.rivervalleyanimalrescue.org

Come meet 6 month old Boots and Larry at the Cat Oasis. Your arms might just be their favorite place in the world! 🐾💙

🤫🐾 ROSCOE HAD A SECRET HE WAS KEEPING FROM US… 🐾🤫Turns out, Roscoe is a ladies’ man! ❤️😂We knew Roscoe was selective wit...
10/15/2026

🤫🐾 ROSCOE HAD A SECRET HE WAS KEEPING FROM US… 🐾🤫

Turns out, Roscoe is a ladies’ man! ❤️😂

We knew Roscoe was selective with other dogs, but apparently he just knows what he likes — the girls! Roscoe gets along great with female dogs and loves running around and wrestling with his friend Harlow.

Roscoe is 5 years old and such a great pup. He loves:
🐾 Squeaky toys
🐾 Going for walks
🐾 Running and playing
🐾 Getting attention
🐾 And curling up on your lap ❤️

This handsome little guy is ready to find the family he can call his own.

🏡 Ask for ROSCOE!
🌐 www.RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE so Roscoe’s family can see him! ❤️🐾

💕 SWEET LILY IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 💕Sweet Lily came to us back in July in heartbreaking condition. She was very...
10/14/2026

💕 SWEET LILY IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 💕

Sweet Lily came to us back in July in heartbreaking condition. She was very emaciated and had clearly recently had puppies, but sadly, no puppies were ever found with her. 💔

We immediately placed Lily in a foster home where she could have a quiet, loving environment to recover, gain some much-needed weight, and get the socialization she needed.

Just look at her now! 🥹❤️ Lily has gained weight, blossomed in her foster home, and is truly the sweetest girl. She’s healthy, happy, and READY to find the family she’s been waiting for!

🐾 Approximately 2–3 years old
🐾 Female Terrier mix
🐾 House trained! 🙌
🐾 Good with other dogs
🐾 Good with cats
🐾 Sweet, loving and ready to be someone’s best friend ❤️

Lily has already overcome so much. Now she deserves the best part of her story — a forever home where she will never have to worry again. 🏡🐾

If you’d like to meet this beautiful girl, apply at www.RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org.

🙏 PLEASE SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! The more people who see Lily, the better her chances of finding her person. Let’s get this sweet girl HOME! ❤️🐶

🐾 MEET ATHENA! 🐾Athena is a beautiful 5½-year-old Doberman mix who is ready to find her forever home! ❤️This sweet girl ...
10/14/2026

🐾 MEET ATHENA! 🐾

Athena is a beautiful 5½-year-old Doberman mix who is ready to find her forever home! ❤️

This sweet girl is a big girl at 75–80 pounds, with plenty of love to give. Athena is completely potty trained and has lived with both dogs and cats.

🏡 5½ years old
🐾 Doberman mix
⚖️ 75–80 pounds
✅ Potty trained
🐶 Has lived with dogs
🐱 Has lived with cats

Come take a look at Athena and see if she could be the missing piece in your family. ❤️

Apply at www.RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

And if you can’t adopt right now, please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Every share helps Athena get closer to finding her forever home. 🐾❤️

🐾 VIOLET IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 🐾Sweet Violet is a little under a year old and such a great dog! ❤️ At about 30–...
10/14/2026

🐾 VIOLET IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 🐾

Sweet Violet is a little under a year old and such a great dog! ❤️ At about 30–35 pounds, she’s a wonderful size—not too big and not too small.

Violet gets along with other dogs and, although she was shy at first, she quickly learned that humans are pretty great! 🥰 She has blossomed into a very affectionate girl who loves her people and is ready for a family of her own.

🏡 Violet does require a physically fenced-in yard so she can safely enjoy her outdoor time.

Could Violet be the one you’ve been looking for? ❤️

Apply at www.RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

And of course, if you can’t adopt right now, please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Every share helps Violet get closer to her forever home! 🐾❤️

🐾 VIVIAN IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 🐾Vivian is such a great girl! ❤️ She’s just a few months shy of her first birthd...
10/14/2026

🐾 VIVIAN IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 🐾

Vivian is such a great girl! ❤️ She’s just a few months shy of her first birthday and weighs about 30–35 pounds—a perfect size!

Vivian loves other dogs, loves her toys, and LOVES to play! She can be a little shy when she first meets someone, but give her a little time and she warms right up. 🥰 She has learned just how wonderful affection can be and is now known to jump right into our volunteers’ laps looking for kisses and hugs! ❤️

🏡 Because Vivian can be shy at first, she does require a physically fenced-in yard in her forever home.

This sweet, playful girl has so much love to give. Now she just needs someone to give her a chance!

Apply at www.RiverValleyAnimalRescue.org

And if you can’t adopt, please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! 🐾❤️

Unfortunately Gunner and his sister found their way back to us! Gunner is a very sweet boy and loves attention and is ve...
10/14/2026

Unfortunately Gunner and his sister found their way back to us! Gunner is a very sweet boy and loves attention and is very treat motivated. Unfortunately his owner had went into assisted living and can not take care of him. Gunner does get along with other dogs but sometimes he doesn't like to share his persons lap. Gunner is a 6yr old male Toy Poodle! He is not housetrained. If you are interested in meeting this handsome guy please fill out an application online at www.rivervalleyanimalrescue.org!

Chip found his furever home with the Muhlstadt family! Chip has 3 2 legged siblings he gets to grow up with and make so ...
10/14/2026

Chip found his furever home with the Muhlstadt family! Chip has 3 2 legged siblings he gets to grow up with and make so many memories with. Chip is going to be one loved and spoiled guy. He has already made himself right at home. Thank you for adopting and welcome to the RVAR family!

Address

3960 Vincennes Trail PO Box 61
Momence, IL
60954

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

8155075007

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