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K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. (K9EI Rescue)

Dog rescue in Plainfield, IL

K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. is a multi-program organization offering services in rescue, rehabilitation and homing of shelter and abandoned dogs, educational programs for children and a community outreach program.

Our dogs are fully vetted, trained and prepared to be a part of a family when placed up for adoption.

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Plainfield, IL 60544
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Adoptable pets at K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. (K9EI Rescue)

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Haylee Grace

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Plainfield, IL
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Nico

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos
Plainfield, IL
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Ms. Millicent

Labrador Retriever/Pointer

Female, 4 yrs
Plainfield, IL
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Zak-Z

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Plainfield, IL
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Pierre

Miniature Pinscher

Male, 1 yr
Plainfield, IL

Rescue FAQs

We serve the Chicagoland communities within 60 minutes, 60 miles from our home base of Plainfield, IL

Additional adoption info

How to adopt a dog from K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc.

1. Complete our online application.
2. Your application will be processed, including a vet, reference, and criminal background checks. A telephone interview will be conducted as well as an in-home visit.
3. The dog will be introduced into your home for 14 to 21 days, allowing time for adjustment. At the end of that time, if the match is perfect, an adoption contract is signed.

We have a $500 donation fee for dogs under 1 year, $400 for dogs years 1 to 6 and $300 for dogs 7-10 and $200 10 years & older.

Applicants must be 21 years of age, be financially able to support the dog's everyday needs as well as medical expenses, be physically and mentally capable of caring for the dog.

Must have knowledge of the breed of dog they are adopting and of any breed restrictions in their cities, buildings, neighborhoods.

Adoption application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-vrYuPx0fcKQ0UmFhDcFoajU_EhamKi1LBem0iRKpt_k84Q/viewform

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