Wish Bone Canine Rescue - Normal, Illinois

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I'm a foster for Wish Bone and their staff is absolutely amazing. It's really hard and emotionally exhausting to be involved in rescue work, and they still find time to communicate with me in a fast and detailed way each time I have a question. I feel 100% supported as a foster. Everyone I met there is just a really good human with the heart in the right place for animals. If you're an animal person, these are your people. I've been fostering with them for soon a year and it's still great! Please consider giving fostering a try. They pay for all medical needs and food and give you resources like crates, etc. It's free to foster and so much fun!!

Tammi B.

Wishbone is an awesome place to adopt from. They are so very helpful and understanding that it may take more than one introduction for dogs to get along. They helped us so much when our dog who only knew one dog in his life lost his friend but he gets over stimulated when excited. We found a dog perfect for him and us and Bri Hart helped us through the whole process.. again they are amazing and I will be recommending them to everyone

Sonya B.

Worked with me to take in a dog I rescued from abuse but could not keep as my own. Very helpful and I appreciate the tireless work they do ❤️

Brad B.

You guys are remarkable. I have never had such a wonderful expierience with a shelter in all my life. These people work miracles. I would like to personally thank Brianna Hart who worked with us week after week knowing how bad we really wanted petey. It was magic at the first meeting. Petey greeted me with such love and appreciation right away. It was live at first hug and kiss. Brianna is a miracle worker. She worked her butt off to make sure things worked out knowing how difficult our own dog was to deal with during the multiple introductions we had. We know cause we have gone to other rescues before how quick they can be to nix a intro for reasons of that alone. I am proud to say that not only right do I have petey sleeping in my lap but for the first time in months I feel truly at peace. I suffer from major depression and social anxiety. We lost our 14 yr old dog back in July. It was a tough loss and I know I will never replace my other boy..but petey is very very quickly becoming a very very close runner up. He has my heart. I want to say this rescue is truly amazing and truly work miracles and Brianna is a god send to your guys rescue. She's truly amazing at what she does and has made me smile and my wife smile hugely. Thank you wish bone. Thank you for bringing light back into my world with petey.

Adam E.

The foster parent for our new pup lied to our faces, about everything. And now these recent reviews are making me feel like I'm not the only one.

The kids are afraid of her because of the snapping and hard play biting. And the foster lady actually admitted to us that she has a violent dog in her home that they have to keep separate from the rest. well, it's quite obvious now because the puppy has learned all of those awful behaviors.

Now my pup is scaring my kids and the neighbors kids, and has bit two other dogs. We are pretty devastated. I've had high needs foster dogs my whole life, this is just totally unethical in every way to lie to us and put this on us.

Foster said she was 4mo, nope vet said 7mo. Foster said she was house trained, NOPE, many accidents per day. Said she was good on a leash, not at all, tries to pull and kill everything that moves. Leaves, squirrels, dogs, kids, anything. I should have also asked more questions about why they needed to put two staples in her belly right before we arrived because she had bit through her stitches from getting spayed.

We're so defeated from this.

Rick B.

I came in at 66 years old looking for dog to go on walks withamd teach to lay, stay play fetch etc... and instead I was given a dog who had major issues that were pretty hard to deal with. Like wanting to try and get away to go after any little animal it saw including small dogs. Issues I was never told about and I mean charging TV and storm door to name a couple. The dog had destroyed an 85 inch TV previously. Was told dog sat and walked fine also not true. Not to mention dog was abused by male owner and never told. So they must feel I failed real nice. Then I walk out door with nothing and at my age/health kind of hard habits to deal with. I do not think with my track record with animals I should have walked out with no dog and them keeping my money. It hurt me to take the big boy back because he was a loving and playful dog but hard to handle.Very disappointed overall.

Allie J.

I have adopted two dogs from this shelter (2015 and 2024). Communication with the volunteer staff was good and I appreciate that they actually call references and your vet to ensure the dogs are going to a good home. The adoption specialist with my recent adoption made sure the dog introduction with my current dog was safe and took the time to answer my questions.

Leigh H.

Great people helping rescue dogs find their Forever Home. We adopted a great puppy from them . I appreciate all they do. If you're looking for a pet, don't hesitate to contact them.