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C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S.

Animal rescue in Rockford, IL

C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. is a 501c3 shelter intervention organization partnered with Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Il. We have various initiatives to keep pets from entering this municipal shelter that has the second highest euthanasia rate in Illinois. Most are centered around education, pet owner support to promote retention and lowering the pet population through spay/neuter. However, some pets simply can’t stay with their owners so we take the ones at highest risk of entering the shelter and find them forever placement after fully meeting vet needs and assessing behavior to make the best match possible.

Contact
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Rockford, IL 61114
Donation https://www.paypal.me/CareForPetsWC
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Adoptable pets at C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S.

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Border Collie

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Rockford, IL
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Dexter

Boston Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Rockford, IL
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Cinnamon

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs
Rockford, IL

Rescue FAQs

Winnebago, Boone Counties and the surrounding area

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Home Check
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process starts with an application and then proceeds to an informal conversation seeing if adoption of that pet is the best fit for that pet and that particular family. If all is well, a meet and greet with the family and existing pets is scheduled.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/80864326853161

Pets at shelters & rescues near C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S.

Adoptable Friends, NFP

26592 North Gilmer,
Mundelein, IL 60060

Katie’s Lane Animal Rescue and Rehab

7681 Old River Road,
Rockford, IL 61107

Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets --H.E.L.P.

P.O. Box 972,
St. Charles, IL 60174

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

English Mastiff/Cane Corso

Male, 10 mos
Marengo, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Destiny's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Destiny

Paint/Pinto/Arabian

Female, Senior
Woodstock, IL
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jonasin

Dalmatian

Male, Puppy
Huntley, IL
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Hershey go home with Molly

Husky

Male, 9 yrs 6 mos
Elkhorn, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Chiquita's adoption status with email updates.
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Chiquita

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chocolate Chip (Ceecee) - bonded with Mini Chocolate Chip's adoption status with email updates.
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Chocolate Chip (Ceecee) - bonded with Mini Chocolate Chip

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Stoughton, WI

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