Illinois

These organizations are arranged by broad geographic areas within Illinois. If your organization would like to join this network, please contact us at TakeAIMinfo@gmail.com. 

Each organization must be contacted in advance because its ability to accept certain animals may be limited.

This list is not an endorsement of any organization, and does not guarantee that an organization will be able to accept your pet.

Northwest

Name Address Phone Animals Accepted Notes
A Perfect Parrot Pet Shop 118 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL 61061 (815)732-2287 Fish
Pet Connection 1402 W Jackson St, Macomb, IL 61455 (309)836-7387 Fish
Roe Aquarium & Pet 4422 11th St, Rock Island, IL 61201 (309)788-7153 Fish
Toulon Aquarium 113 N Washington St, Toulon, IL 61483 (309)286-7360 Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians Cannot accept turtles.

Northeast

Name Address Phone Animals Accepted Notes
Andy’s Pets and Extreme Sports 2228 4th St, Peru, IL 61354 (815)220-0282 Fish
Aquatic Visions 22176 N Hillview Dr, Lake Barrington, IL 60010 (224)655-2984 Fish, Turtles, Salamanders, Amphibians
Birds and Beasts Pet Shop 35 Berkshire Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815)477-7387 Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians Only healthy pets accepted.
Chris’ Tropical Treasures 24 E North Ave, Northlake, IL 60164 (708)562-1901 Fish
Coral Reef Pet Center 7723 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL 60706 (708)456-0768 Fish
Golden Aquarium 1514 W 33rd Street, Unit J, Chicago, IL 60608 (773)376-8355 Fish
Hardy’s Aquatics & Pets 11834 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 (773)840-3420 Fish
Jules Pet Shop 2214 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (773)342-7149 Fish, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Amphibians
Ocean Design Aquarium 7542 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634 (773)625-3474 Fish
Park Pet Shop 10429 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655 (773)779-2011 Fish, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Amphibians
Pet Central 1259 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050 (815)385-9570 Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians No turtles. No wild caught animals.
Sea Escapes 1950 Silver Glen Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177 (847)695-9441 Fish
Something Fishy Pets 29 Towne Centre Ln, Fox Lake, IL 60020 (847)587-7377 Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians
Terri’s Aqualand Pet Center 5512 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073 (815)623-6200 Fish
The Animal Store 4364 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (847)675-5133 Fish
Tropi-Quatics Pet Centre 337 S Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 (630)953-2629 Fish
Wilmette Pet Center 625 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (847)251-6750 Fish, Reptiles Only healthy pets accepted.

Central

Name Address Phone Animals Accepted Notes
Charlie’s Aquarium 1613 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 347-1930 Fish, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Amphibians Cannot accept red-eared slider turtles.
Premium Pet Supply 1500 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309)662-2153 Fish
Sailfin Pet Shop 720 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820 (217)352-1121 Any animal purchased from store.

Southwest

Name Address Phone Animals Accepted Notes

South

Name Address Phone Animals Accepted Notes
Hardware & Pets 1320 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 (618)687-3123 Fish Only healthy pets accepted.