SAYv ANIMAL ORGANIZATION
ABOUT US
WE SAYv ANIMALS.
SAYv Animal Organization (pronounced "save") is a startup animal welfare organization focused on supporting, creating and executing life-SAYving solutions for homeless animals.
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SAYv is 100% foster-based and volunteer-run. We are currently "based" in Plainfield, IL, but have operations (aka fosters and volunteers) throughout Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs.​
OUR WORK
RESCUE
At SAYv, we rescue and place abandoned and homeless animals into safe, loving homes.
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We help cats and dogs of all shapes, sizes, and conditions — big and small, young and old, healthy and medically fragile. Animals come into the SAYv family through partnerships with local shelters as well as directly from members of the community who reach out for help.
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SAYv is a foster-based rescue, not an open-admission organization. This means we thoughtfully determine which animals we can take in based on our available resources. Our guiding principle is simple: if we have an approved foster willing to step up and provide a safe place to land, we can say yes to an animal in need.
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Rescuing responsibly also means being transparent about costs. On average, we spend approximately $700 per animal. Some animals require only basic medical care and spay/neuter services (around $500), while others need extensive treatment that can total $7,000 or more. Every dollar goes directly toward lifesaving care and setting each animal up for a healthy future.
HUMAN-PET SUPPORT
Humans are animals too.
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Keeping pets with the people who love them is one of the most effective ways to reduce shelter intake and prevent animals from becoming homeless in the first place. At SAYv, we believe supporting pet parents is a critical part of SAYving lives.
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Through our Human and Pet Support program, we work to help families overcome temporary challenges so they can keep their pets. This may include guidance, resource connections, or short-term support during times of hardship — always with the goal of keeping pets and people together whenever it is safe and possible.
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This program is currently in its early stages as we build volunteer capacity and secure the funding needed to grow. We’re incredibly excited about its potential and look forward to expanding this effort to serve more families and keep more pets out of shelters.
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MEET THE TEAM
Meet the superheroes behind SAYv — our dedicated management volunteers who handle the day-to-day operations that keep the rescue running.
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You may not see the capes in the photos, but trust us, they’re there. Alongside this core team, SAYv is supported by a larger network of incredible volunteers who make our lifesaving work possible, including those who help care for animals at our PetSmart Geneva adoption center.
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Interested in joining the team? Learn more about volunteering here.
