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Friends of Petraits

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Petraits helps the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, mice, rats, hamsters, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, horses, and ferrets of Chicagoland find new loving homes.

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Chicago, IL 60640
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See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Friends of Petraits

We'll also keep you updated on Comet's adoption status with email updates.
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Comet

American Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

Male, 6 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby

Poodle (Miniature)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bullet's adoption status with email updates.
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Bullet

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bob's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alduin's adoption status with email updates.
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Alduin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Chicago, Illinois, and suburbs and bordering areas in Indiana and Wisconsin. We don't ship pets, but if you're willing to drive, we'll consider your application!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Fees and requirements vary between pets, please read the pets' description for more information.

Adoption application

https://friendsofpetraits.com/adoption-applications/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Petraits

Lucky Tails Rescue - IL transport

211 Pine Branch Drive,
Chicago, IL 60638

A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989,
Westmont, IL 60559

We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Hero

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Lynwood, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mint's adoption status with email updates.
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Mint

Beagle

Female, 3 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Otto's adoption status with email updates.
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Otto

Cardigan Welsh Corgi/Collie

Male, 5 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ryno's adoption status with email updates.
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Ryno

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Princess's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wilson's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 7 mos
Westville, IN

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