Organizational Membership Requirements

A. Eligible Agency Types:

1. An Illinois licensed humane society, animal shelter or animal rescue group       
2. An Illinois licensed municipal or county animal care & control facility
3. An Illinois municipal or county animal control agency
4. An Illinois non-profit organization* that provides animal-transport services between animal welfare agencies within Illinois or between Illinois agencies and agencies in other states.
5. An Illinois non-profit organization* that provides humane education and/or other animal-related support services to Illinois pet-owners, animal welfare agencies, or the public at large.
6. An Illinois non-profit organization* that provides support to an Illinois animal-welfare agency, including municipal or county agencies, through advocacy, fundraising, and/or volunteerism.  

B. Members of the Illinois Animal Welfare Federation must, without exception:

1. Cooperate with and support the objectives of the Federation.
2. Comply with state laws and commonly accepted practices for animal care, handling, and transport.
3. Not release live animals for use in research.
4. Maintain accurate and complete records.
5. Not represent the Federation without authorization by the Executive Committee.