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CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

Cat rescue in Chicago, IL

CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation has been established to provide urgent medical, surgical and fostering resources for non-terminal and terminal animals in need of safety, healing and the relief of pain and suffering when time is of the essence and resources are scarce. CARF works independently and in conjunction with other responsible rescue organizations. CARF advocates for proactive legislation to prevent and punish animal abuse, supports animal awareness campaigns targeting at-risk children and adults, sponsors animal assistance programs for marginalized individuals, and funds educational programs to enlighten future generations for the betterment of animal welfare and responsible animal stewardship. We serve Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area.

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Chicago, IL 60642
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Adoptable pets at CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Raisin's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Raisin

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fig's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Fig

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and serves the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We are an foster home based rescue.

Additional adoption info

Our kitten adoption fee is $125 per kitten or $200 for a pair of kittens. Our cat adoption fee is $95.

We are a foster home based rescue. All interested adopters fill out an adoption application prior to meeting a dog or cat. All animals are fully vetted prior to finalized adoption and a home visit is done before the adoption is completed.

Adoption application

https://tinyurl.com/2023CARFadoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

Hyde Park Cats

Hyde Park,
Chicago, IL 60615

Find A Home Pet Rescue, Inc

Naperville, IL 60564

K9 Lifeline Rescue, Inc.

P.O Box 772,
Genoa City, WI 53128

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Siamese/American Curl

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bindi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bindi

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Puppies - German Shepherd's adoption status with email updates.
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Puppies - German Shepherd

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, Young
Romeoville, IL

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