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Welcome to Illinois Heart Bandits. I'm Cap'n Ray, and my rescue partner is Snowbird/Louise of Snowbird Eskie Rescue. Together we cover Eskies in need in Illinois, Indiana, and parts of Kentucky. Yes, it's a big territory to cover, but we love helping the Eskies. Our latest news is that we are working on a merger of our two chapters into American Eskimo Dog Rescue Ranch at Walnut Hill. AEDRRWH is actually a 40 acre farm in the rolling hills of Santa Claus, IN. Yes, children, there really is a Santa Claus. We are in the process of renovating and reclaiming about ten acres of the farm to make room for our rescue and a much needed senior sanctuary for older Eskies who have lost or been abandoned by their families in their later years. We plan to provide a happy retirement for them in return for all their years of loving devotion. Hopefully Snowbird and I will also be able to retire or semi-retire along with the Eskies. I can't think of better company to spend with than these loving senior furkids. Meanwhile we would love to help you find the perfect Eskie for your own family.Who We Are
We are Illinois Heartbandits chapter of Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue. We cover Illinois, Indiana, and parts of Kentucky along with our sister chapter Snowbird Eskie Rescue. Heart Bandits Inc. is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing American Eskimo dogs or "Eskies". Our dogs come from owner surrenders, shelters, humane societies, and other all breed rescue groups. We work closely with other Heart Bandits chapters nationwide. We also work with animal control, shelters and humane societies in our area. All of our work is voluntary. Our reward comes from the love and affection given to us by our dogs, and the joy of seeing them sent off to deserving families. Unfortunately that doesn't pay the bills for dog food, medicines, vet care, transportation, etc. Funding is always a problem. Our expenses are only partially offset by our adoption fees. Therefore any donations however small are always appreciated.Adopting a friend
Adoptive families must complete a Heart Bandits application available on request or at www.heartbandits.com; provide a vet reference; and agree to a home visit. Our adoption fee is $200.00 for an adult. Puppies are generally a bit more. Reduced fees are possible in certain circumstances. For your fee you will receive a happy, healthy pet which has been spayed/neutered, current on all rabies and annual shots, behavior and temperment tested, heartworm negative, and individually matched just for you. And, of course, all the Eskie hugs and kisses you can handle are...... priceless. For further information email: capnray@eskieranch.orgWhere We Are
We are located in Aurora, IL when we aren't down on the Ranch getting it ready for our expanded rescue. We also have foster homes in the area. Our dogs enjoy living in the home with us and our foster families, being treated as family members, and enjoying the pampering they deserve. Since we are private homes, we are not open to the public. All visits generally take place at the Aurora PetSmart or in your own home where we can see how the dog likes you as well as how you like the dog. Our adoptions are a two way street, and we require everyone, two legged and four legged to be happy with the arrangements.Illinois Heart Bandits
Aurora, Illinois
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Email: capnray@eskieranch.org
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