PLEASE…WE NEED HELP!
Sadly, the Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Sale has been cancelled for 2026
THESE FUND RAISERS SUPPLY MOST OF OUR ANNUAL BUDGET – PLEASE HELP! 🐾
Help Rebuild Settlers Pond Animal Rescue in Beecher, Illinois
Settlers Pond suffered serious damage from this summer’s severe storms, including tornadoes. We sadly lost several of our animal residents. Now, the rescue needs our community’s help to repair and rebuild the spaces that shelter animals in its care.
You can make a difference by donating:
❤️ Financial support: Any amount can help cover needed materials, repairs, and professional services.
🔨 Skilled labor: Contractors, carpenters, roofers, fencing professionals, and other construction workers willing to donate their time and expertise.
🧱 Building materials and supplies: Materials for repairs and rebuilding. Please contact the rescue, 708-990-2780, before dropping off supplies so donations can be matched to current needs.
If you own a construction company, work in the trades, or know someone who can help, please consider lending a hand. Donated labor and materials can make financial contributions go further.
The storms caused the damage. Together, we can help rebuild.
To contribute financially or coordinate construction help, please contact Settlers Pond directly.
Even if you can’t donate, please share this appeal—you may connect the rescue with someone who can, 708-990-2780. Thank you for helping the animals and the people who care for them. 🐾
WELCOME
We are home to monkeys, porcupines, fox, coatimundi, kinkajous, tortoises, cows, goats, sheep, wild burros, horses, minis, cats, dogs, turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, a camel, and more. We foster animals for zoos and wildlife shelters. We have an unending love for all animals and our goal is to be a help to them, no matter what problems they are facing.
Bring your family, friends, or group for an educational and fun day at the Pond! We are very flexible with our schedule for groups. Enjoy our Indoor Petting Zoo, Museum, Straw Maze Corn Maze, Fiberglass Milking Cow, Seed Tables, Egg Display, and Putt Putt Mini Golf. Don’t miss the Joyce Dennehy Exhibit, home of the largest African Spurred Sulcuta Tortoises in the country, along with Pandagonian Cavys, and Munt Jac Deer. Depending upon our residents at the time of your visit, see wildlife rehabilitation as it happens. Rides are also available, including the Barrel Train, Wagon Ride, and other Carnival Rides, each for a small fee.
SOME OF OUR RESIDENTS
Jack
Jack the Red Kangaroo, shown above, Jack the Red Kangaroo arrived here quite ill at seven weeks old. He is now thriving and healthy. He is a real cutie. He is now full-grown and the mascot for the Chicago Black Hawks.
Fred
He is an 80-pound African Spurred sulcata tortoise. Fred’s beloved owner passed away recently
and we have agreed to take care of him for the winter. Fred is very friendly. He meanders around the house and on nice days you can find him outside by the concession stand greeting visitors. When Fred is in the house on cold days and at night, he has found a favorite place, next to Jingles the paralyzed Kangaroo.
Lulu
LuLu is a marmoset monkey. She is about 10 months old now. She needed to have two toes removed, but she is getting around fine! We are in need of monetary donations for her care. Please help when you can.
Settlers Pond has been rescuing abused and abandoned animals since 1998. As the animal rescue grew on the family farm, additional finances were needed to care for the growing number of inhabitants. The Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival was opened to raise funds for the continued operation and rescue of more animals.
Settlers Pond Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)3, no-kill shelter that rescues all types of domestic, wild, and exotic animals in need. Injured animals are rehabilitated and, when possible, domestic pets are adopted out. Donations to the shelter are tax-deductible. Volunteers are always welcome. There is a screening process necessary for all volunteers.