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Young at Heart is a cage-free rescue and sanctuary for senior dogs and cats located in Woodstock IL. For more info visit www.adoptaseniorpet.com

Young at Heart is a rescue and safe haven for senior dogs and cats in Northern Illinois. Young at Heart's mission is to provide senior dogs and cats with a safe haven to ensure they live with comfort, compassion, and companionship in their golden years. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of senior dogs and cats. Because we are a cageless facility, adoptions are done by appointment only with an approved application. We do not offer "walk thru" adoptions for the senior pets safety and comfort.

11/01/2026

Good night from Young at Heart, where our sweet seniors are tucked into bed, safe, sound, comfy, and cozy. 😴🩷

Tomorrow they’ll wake up to our favorite month of the year: Adopt a Senior Pet Month! Of course, that’s every month around here, but we’ll happily take another reason to celebrate these old souls and all the love they have left to give.

Sleep tight, sweethearts. Here’s to a November filled with second chances, new families, and dreams of home coming true. 🐾

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from 10-year-old Wolfgang! 🎃👻

This handsome, scruffy senior hopes your Halloween is full of treats and extra snuggles. He might even throw in a trick or two for the right snack.

10/30/2026

This past Saturday, Estelle arrived at Young at Heart in heartbreaking shape. 💔

This very old girl was painfully thin, one of her eyes was crusted over, her skin was dry and flaky, and many of her nails had grown into her paw pads. She shook like a leaf when anyone touched her, and it was hard to tell how much of that fear came from pain and how much came from simply not knowing what would happen next.

Our hearts broke for her.

Dr. Cheryl and our Medical Director, Jen, came in on their day off Sunday to help her. Once they cleared away the crust covering her right eye, they found serious problems with both eyes, including a severe corneal ulcer.

Estelle also has a respiratory illness (with suspected pneumonia), horrible dental disease, and a heart murmur. She needs medication, more testing, and a whole lot of care.

We don’t know everything Estelle has been through before she came to us. But we know she deserves better than the condition she arrived in. She deserves relief from her pain, a full belly, a soft place to rest, and people who will be gentle with her even when she’s scared.

Will you help us give Estelle the care she needs?

Your donations help cover the veterinary treatment, medications, food, and comfort that seniors like Estelle need when they arrive with so much to overcome. We can’t change what she’s been through, but together, we can change what comes next. ❤️

Help us care for Estelle with a gift → srpets.co/donate

Welcome to Young at Heart, Estelle. You’ve got a lot of people in your corner now.

10/28/2026

Help us welcome Maggie to Young at Heart!

This adorable 11ish-year-old girl arrived at YAH this past weekend after being surrendered to a shelter as a stray. Our wonderful volunteer Jen picked her up from her transport and brought her the rest of the way to us. ❤️

Maggie is already showing us what a sweetheart she is! She loves curling up in staff’s laps, and we’re looking forward to getting to know her better as she settles in.

We’re so glad you’re here, Maggie!

10/28/2026

Believe it or not, 10-year-old Ellis is happy as can be here.

This tabby girl has a face that constantly reads as “I’m not impressed,” even when she’s curled up in your lap and happy drooling all over you. She’s really a total sweetheart. 😽

Never judge a book by its cover! Especially when the cover is Ellis.

10/27/2026

10-year-old Bella takes her toy-catching duties VERY seriously. Those plushies don’t stand a chance.

When she’s not busy hunting toys, she is all about belly rubs, treats, and claiming your lap as her personal property. She’s a little dog with a big love for her people, and her favorite place to be is right by your side. ❤️

Bella still needs a dental before she’s ready to head home, but you can learn more about her on our website ➔ srpets.co/dogs

📍 Woodstock, IL

10/26/2026

Today we remember sweet 12-year-old Buggy - a brave, funny, gentle little nugget who was loved beyond measure.

As a Sanctuary boy, Buggy spent his time getting spoiled in his forever foster home, surrounded by his beloved people and his pack. When emergency surgery also revealed an aggressive cancer, his care shifted to keeping him comfortable and making the most of whatever time he had left.

His Sanctuary family knew that when the time came, the greatest act of love meant letting him go before he had to suffer. So Buggy got one last day to enjoy the things he loved most - his family, the warm sunshine, and a little McDonald’s. ❤️

We’re so grateful Buggy knew the comfort of a loving home, where he could be his sweet, happy self and was cherished right through the end.

To everyone who supports our seniors, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity means seniors like Buggy can spend their final days surrounded by warmth, comfort, and love, rather than facing them alone.

Rest easy, sweet Buggy. 🌈 You were one very special old boy.

10/26/2026

Tilly is 12 years old going on 2. She has extra toes, cute chubby cheeks, and absolutely no plans to stop being the center of attention anytime soon.

This fun tortie girl loves hanging out with her people, playing, soaking up the sunshine, and dramatically flopping over to play a game of look-don't-touch with her tummy. 😽

She’s currently living with another cat and a Golden Retriever in her foster home and doing great with both!

Basically, Tilly just wants to be adored and respected as the queen she is. Is that really too much to ask? 😉

Want to learn more about Tilly and how to adopt her? Find her profile here ➔ srpets.co/cats

Address

4301 S IL Route 47
Woodstock, IL
60098

Telephone

+18153334001

Website

http://www.adoptaseniorpet.com/

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