IAMRA does not adopt to anyone under the age of 21. Although we rarely adopt to persons under 25, these applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We do not adopt to homes who have electronic fences as the only form of containment. Since malamutes do best with opposite gender when it comes to other dogs, the vast majority of our adoptions will be opposite gender.
IAMRA responds to all inquiries about our dogs, giving up your dog, or information in general via e-mail. Please make sure to check you spam folder if you haven't heard from us within 2 - 3 days.
Kicking Bird (KB) - November 2025
Poor KB was picked up stray, with a horribly embedded collar. Lucky for him, he was taken to the Animal Hospital of Gurnee where they were able to save his life! KB needed four surgeries to close his wound, and still has a long road ahead of him. He is a very sweet, loving boy, but does have separation anxiety, we believe he was horribly neglected. He is making great strides in his foster home (Thank you Kim C!). Donations for his care are greatly appreciated, and we also have a wishlist on Chewy.com: https://www.chewy.com/g/illinois-alaskan-malamute-rescue-assoc-iamra_b77225253#wish-list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT KB NEEDS A NEUTER SPONSOR! KB NEEDS A MICROCHIP SPONSOR!
KB NEEDS MONTHLY SPONSORS!
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Ranger is a mess. Poor fellow was stray in Texas, being fed by a Good Sam, and then he turned up injured. We agreed to take him – then he disappeared! Thankfully after a few days, he showed back up and was caught and sent on transport, and is now safe with IAMRA.
Of course poor Ranger is HW positive. He has an upcoming appointment to further address his injured paw/leg. More as we get to know him.RANGER NEEDS MEDICAL SPONSORS!!
Ranger is in foster – thanks Cynthia!
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Brianna - August 2026
Brianna is a 9yo female who came to us when her owner lost her housing. Brianna is a sweet, gentle, cuddly, gentle giant. She walks well on leash, is super friendly with all people (including children), loves other dogs and also enjoys being a couch potato. At 130lbs, she needs a home with space to stretch out, though she still loves to be everywhere you are. She rides well in the car, is not bothered by loud noises and hasn't shown any signs of aggression in her foster home. Brianna is a long-coated (Woolly) and will need someone who is ready to care for her thick coat (lots and lots of brushing, possibly grooming appointments). She is guaranteed to bring lots of love to any home she joins!BRIANNA NEEDS MONTHLY SPONSORS!!Brianna is in foster with Catherine - thank you Catherine!!
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Russia - August 2026
Beautiful Russia was adopted as a young dog down in S. IL (not thru IAMRA!) and recently turned up dumped and Heartworm Positive. Thanks to Lisa and our wonderful friends at H4H in IL, she was intercepted before something terrible could happen to her and transported to IAMRA. She is an older girl, around 7-8 and is soo fluffy and pretty. She is sweet with everyone, but doesn’t like to be alone, so a home with another canine companion is a must. She is just now starting treatment for her heartworms (and hookworms too) and is gaining a few much-needed pounds, and is on supplements for her joints, so she is moving much better. She should be ‘all clear’ and ready for a furever home early in 2027!
RUSSIA NEEDS SPONSORS FOR HER MEDICAL CARE!!
RUSSIA is in foster care with Danielle & family, one of our very best medical fosters! (Thank woooo all so much!)
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