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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, 11 mos
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Pointer

Male, 11 mos
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, 11 mos
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 9 mos
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sir Nike Sinclair's adoption status with email updates.
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Sir Nike Sinclair

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 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.

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

Britannia Petite/American

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Iggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Iggy

Paso Fino

Male, Adult
Maple Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Australian Cattle dog pups's adoption status with email updates.
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Australian Cattle dog pups

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Daphne's adoption status with email updates.
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Daphne

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Oswego, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Leslie's adoption status with email updates.
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Leslie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Bourbonnais, IL

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