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Chicago Canine Rescue

Animal shelter in Chicago, IL

CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. In just over seven years, CCRF has saved the lives of over 2,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.

CCRF now assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in Midwest - the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters.

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5272 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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Meet their adoptable pets

5272 N Elston Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Chicago Canine Rescue

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 yrs
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, 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jellycat's adoption status with email updates.
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Jellycat

Labrador Retriever

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

Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Comet's adoption status with email updates.
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Comet

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Chicago, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Northern Indiana and Southeastern Wisconsin - if you do not live in these areas, please send us an e-mail at info@chicagocaninerescue.com and we will let you know if you would be able to adopt from our organization.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Please refer to our website at www.chicagocaninerescue.org to review our adoption process.

Adoption application

https://chicagocaninerescue.org/adopt/animal-adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Chicago Canine Rescue

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chinese Shar Pei pups's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Chinese Shar Pei pups

Shar Pei

Female, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL
We'll also keep you updated on BRUTUS's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUTUS

Basenji/Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs
CHICAGO, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Island Lake, IL

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