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The First Step Rescue

Dog rescue in Downers Grove, IL

WHAT EXACTLY IS A DOG RESCUE?
"A rescue dog is a dog being rehomed after being surrendered by its original owner"
IT DOESN"T matter WHY it's being done or how it was done. The definition doesn't say it's a rescues place to judge, accuse, bully etc. LIFE HAPPENS!
Our rescue is here to make it a personal experience, make you feel human.
We are a partner in a very difficult time of your life if you you need to rehome your pet, we want to supply compassion and knowledge.
That's what makes the impossible possible!
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Email: TheFirstStepRescue@sbcglobal.net if you have questions or need help with an owner surrender or finding a new home for your pet.
PLEASE PLEASE whatever you do, don't leave your pet in the street it makes it so hard for them and can even run them finding a furever home.
We will do the best that we can but you do have to give us time
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The First Step Rescue is also foster home based, small dog rescue.
We are in no hurry to place these dogs, We just want the perfect family for them to live the rest of their lives.
The adoption process consists of an application, home visit, and an adoption fee
Most of the dogs will be spayed/neutered,(depends on age and health). All will be vaccinated, heartworm tested, microchipped and have received any other necessary medical care. We do local adoptions, within 35 miles of Downers Grove Illinois.

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Downers Grove, IL 60516
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We'll also keep you updated on Rebel's adoption status with email updates.
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Rebel

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Downers Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Beagle/Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Downers Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Yogurt's adoption status with email updates.
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Yogurt

Lop, Holland

Male, Adult
Downers Grove, IL

Rescue FAQs

We serve areas within 35 miles of DuPage County

Additional adoption info

Adoption Application
Meet and Greet
Home visit
Adoption Contract
Adoption fee

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

Doberman Pinscher/Coonhound

Male, Young
Huntley, IL
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Special Needs
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Bandit

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
East Dundee, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lottie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Palatine, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Jelly

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

Male, Young
Chicago, IL

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