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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)

RIAR

Chicago, IL 60623

Village of Skokie Animal Control Division

5127 Oakton Street,
Skokie, IL 60077

Humane Society of Illinois

POB 95,
Kempton, IL 60946

We'll also keep you updated on PANTHER/MOON's adoption status with email updates.
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PANTHER/MOON

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Norbert's adoption status with email updates.
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Norbert

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nellie's adoption status with email updates.
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Nellie

Great Pyrenees

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Garfield's adoption status with email updates.
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Garfield

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Birdy's adoption status with email updates.
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Birdy

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jay's adoption status with email updates.
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Jay

American Bobtail

Male, Young
Chicago, IL

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