Young at Heart's Sanctuary Program allows senior pets with end-of-life medical issues to enjoy the love of a family at the end of their life, while Young at Heart pays for all the medical expenses for the Sanctuary Pet.

Our Permanent Residents
Young at Heart believes that Love Has No Age Limit™, and just because a dog or cat has some more complex medical issues, doesn't mean that they can't enjoy the twilight of their lives. Young at Heart's Sanctuary Program allows senior pets with end-of-life medical issues to enjoy the love of a family at the end of their life, while Young at Heart pays for all the medical expenses for the Sanctuary Pet. These dogs and cats receive all the medical support, love, and attention they need to enjoy the rest of their lives, cared for by their Sanctuary Homes, and financially supported by Young At Heart.
The dogs and cats in our sanctuary program have been rescued from pounds and shelters with the intention of being adopted to loving families, but after a thorough veterinary exam have been found to be in need of hospice care instead. Our Sanctuary Pets are not available for adoption. If you live in the Chicago area and are interested in providing hospice care as a Sanctuary Home for a senior pet, please fill out a foster home application.Sanctuary Pets are permanent residents of Young at Heart and are NOT available for adoption.
Tobias
Age: 14 Years years
Breed: Poodle Mix
Breed: Poodle Mix
Oreo
Age: 11 Years years
Breed: Black & White DSH
Breed: Black & White DSH
Macy & Shelby
Age: 10 years years
Breed: Lab Mixes
Breed: Lab Mixes
Lilah
Age: 14 Years years
Breed: Calico
Breed: Calico
Kisses
Age: 13 Years years
Breed: Pomchi
Breed: Pomchi
Herman
Age: 12 Years years
Breed: Chihuahua
Breed: Chihuahua
Flufferton
Age: 16 Years years
Breed: Beagle Mix
Breed: Beagle Mix
Emmy
Age: 12 Years years
Breed: Pekingese
Breed: Pekingese
Chandler & Joey
Age: 10+ years years
Breed: Chihuahuas
Breed: Chihuahuas
Waffles
Age: 12 years
Breed: Grey & White
Breed: Grey & White
Nova
Age: 9 years
Breed: Husky Mix
Breed: Husky Mix
Mia
Age: 16 years
Breed: White & Grey
Breed: White & Grey
Loki
Age: 13 years
Breed: Yorkie Mix
Breed: Yorkie Mix
Bodean
Age: 13 years
Breed: Cattle Dog Mix
Breed: Cattle Dog Mix
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