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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 Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

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

Siamese

Female, 12 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Randy's adoption status with email updates.
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Randy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Robin's adoption status with email updates.
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Robin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SOS & Needlenose's adoption status with email updates.
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SOS & Needlenose

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
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
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
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

Great Pyrenees Rescue of ***Greater Chicago***

24320 Blackcherry Lane,
Ingleside, IL 60041

Cause 4Paws Gary

P.O.Box 6024,
Gary, IN 46406

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

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ronaldo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ronaldo

Beagle/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anna Maria's adoption status with email updates.
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Anna Maria

Papillon/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spring and Snowball's adoption status with email updates.
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Spring and Snowball

Parakeet - Other

Male, Adult
Aurora, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa WM's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa WM

Plott Hound/Boxer

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Huntley, IL

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