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Players for Pits, NFP

Dog rescue in Elmhurst, IL

Players for Pits is a 501c3, non profit rescue that connects professional athletes to the community in order to come together to take a stand against the abuse and neglect of animals. PFP serves the western suburbs of Chicago and is a foster based rescue, so the dogs in our care are in foster homes learning the basics of being a well balanced dog versus being in cages at loud boarding facilities.

The athletes involved in our rescue actively support the rescue efforts and help by spreading the word of dogs in need. It is the mission of Players for Pits to educate dog owners about proper pet care - both physical and mental - so that the dogs in our care can be happy, well balanced members of society. It is our goal to rescue dogs from high kill shelters and place them into loving homes in the suburbs. At Players for Pits we stand up for pit bulls, who's character is routinely tarnished and often misrepresented. We recognize the pit bull for what it is: a DOG. And any dog with the right care and owners can be a wonderful pet. While we are an advocate for pit bulls, we do not discriminate based on breed and will take in other breeds if they need you help. Players for Pits is also very active in the community and we co-host clinics to help struggling families maintain their pets health, we train pit bull type dogs to become therapy dogs for children with abusive backgrounds, and we try to involve the community in our goal to reduce pet abandonment.

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463 W Fullerton
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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463 W Fullerton

Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Adoptable pets at Players for Pits, NFP

We'll also keep you updated on Cucumber - Adoption Pending!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cucumber - Adoption Pending!

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brussel Sprout's adoption status with email updates.
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Brussel Sprout

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tomato's adoption status with email updates.
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Tomato

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Butters - Adoption Pending!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Butters - Adoption Pending!

Corgi

Female, 4 yrs
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Atticus's adoption status with email updates.
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Atticus

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 7 yrs
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Brenner's adoption status with email updates.
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Brenner

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Vizsla

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Elmhurst, IL

Rescue FAQs

Players for Pits is a 501c3 non profit dog rescue run entirely by volunteers, that serves the North West & Western Suburbs of Chicago. Our adoption radius is 50 miles from Glen Ellyn, IL.

When sending an inquiry on a specific dog, please fill out our adoption survey to expedite the process - surveys can be found on our website at www.playersforpits.com. Thank you!

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees:
Puppies (12 weeks old - 6months): $400
Puppies (6 months - 1 year): $350
Adults (1 year - 9 years): $300
Seniors (10+ years old): $150

1. We require an adoption application to be completed in its entirety. Any application with questions not answered fully will not be considered complete and will not be processed.
2. We check your references and process your application.
3. Phone/email interview - we notify you that we have received your application and go over any areas of concern or speak to you more about the dog in which you are applying for.
4. Set up a meet and greet - this can be at an adoption event, in your home or at the fosters home.
5. Pet meet and greet - we make sure your current pets and your potential new family member are a good match! If you are adopting a dog that is currently with either of our trainers, we will have you bring your dog(s) to our trainer for the meet and greet. **We will not adopt a dog into a situation we do not believe the dog can handle. The dogs are our #1 priority.
6. Finalize the adoption - sign the adoption contract and pay adoption fee - we accept cash or check.

Your adoption fee covers all vaccinations, fecal test, heartworm test, etc as well as spay/neuter and microchipping. No pets will be adopted out until they have a clean bill of health from our veterinarian.

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We'll also keep you updated on Mustang (Partial SPONSORSHIP)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mustang (Partial SPONSORSHIP)

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Joliet, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oyster's adoption status with email updates.
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Oyster

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Drizella CM's adoption status with email updates.
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Drizella CM

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cherry Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Cherry Blossom

Wheaten Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Northbrook, IL

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