This document will help to answer some of the more common questions asked to and/or about Strays Halfway House. If you have any suggestions for a question to be added to the list, please feel free to forward it to us.

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Is "Animal Name" still available for adoption?

While we try to keep the website as updated as possible, the most current availability for any specific animal can be found by calling our phone line at 1-630-351-3150.

How can I contact Strays Halfway House?

You can contact us in any of the following ways:

1. Call our phone line at 1-630-351-3150
2. Send us an e-mail using our contact form
3. By postal mail at

Strays Halfway House
P.O. Box 68811
Schaumburg, IL 60168-0811

How much does it cost to adopt an animal from your organization?

Our adoption fees, which can be considered tax-deductible donations (please check with you tax preparer for more information), are as follows:

* Kittens not yet spayed or neutered - $125.00
* Cats spayed or neutered, and not declawed - $125.00
* Cats spayed or neutered, and declawed - $175.00

What does my donation/adoption fee go towards?

Strays Halfway House is an all volunteer non-profit organization, and as such we have no paid members. All of the money brought in via adoptions, donations or fund raisers, is used for the animals. Some of our expenses include: Vet bills for the animals brought in, food and supplies for animals in foster homes, and advertising for adoption shows.

Where can I find more information about Strays Halfway House?

Please read the About Us page for the background concerning Strays Halfway House.

I would like to volunteer my time, how can I help?

We are always looking for volunteers! We need help for things such as adoption shows, fund raisers, and our most pressing need is for foster homes. If you would like to help out, please contact our phone line at 1-630-351-3150, or send us an e-mail using our contact form

We are moving and can not bring our animal with us. Can you take him/her?

Strays Halfway House does not take owner give-ups at this time. Please contact your local humane society to see what other options exist.

Can I come and visit the animals at your shelter?

Strays Halfway House does not have a central "shelter". All of our animals are placed in foster homes where they can be adopted from. We do hold adoption shows from time to time where our foster homes can bring in their animals to be adopted out. However, a specific animal available for adoption may not be present at any given adoption show. Dates and times for upcoming adoption shows will be posted on the front page of our website, so please check back often for the latest information.


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