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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)

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Pointer

Male, 1 yr
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tiger Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiger Lily

Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marshmallow's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshmallow

American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sir Nike Sinclair's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Sir Nike Sinclair

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near K9 Enrichment Initiative, Inc. (K9EI Rescue)

Chicago Animal Care & Control

2741 S. Western Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60608

Rescued Rascals

Montgomery, IL 60538

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Oak Lawn, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Roman's adoption status with email updates.
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Roman

Pit Bull Terrier/Mastiff

Male, Young
GIlberts, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Calvin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Island Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Destiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Destiny

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL

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