Orphans of the Storm

Orphans of the Storm® animal shelter is located in Riverwoods (Deerfield), in north suburban Illinois. Orphans takes in, cares for and finds good and loving adoptive homes for thousands of stray and abandoned dogs and cats each year.

We have been quietly serving northeast Illinois since 1928!

Bring your dog and Walk with Orphans of the Storm in the Deerfield July 4th Parade
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3rd annual
Pooch Parade
2-Mile Charity Dog Walk
Saturday, August 22

Print out a pledge card now and help the shelter animals even more

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Donate Dog Food Online
Help feed the shelter dogs.
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Our summer Wish List
Please help us get through the economic slow down by purchasing these most needed items for the orphans
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Begin your search for a new family pet here. First select whether you are looking for a dog or a cat.	Conduct a quick search of our most recent dog and cat arrivals.	Click below to meet our featured pet. This is one of our special Orphans whose story we want to bring to your attention.