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Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Rescue Riders Cooperative is a group of rescues across the southeast that are linked together by our love of animals and our desire to see as many as possible in the loving arms of a new family. Each rescue is independently run but realizing that there is strength in numbers, we have formed a cooperative to work together to place as many animals as possible.

Not only do the rescues save these animals and give them badly needed health care but they also work tirelessly in their home communities to help educate people regarding the importance of spay & neuter and how it reduces pet overpopulation.

When you adopt one of their dogs you help with this mission. We all thank you for that support and for opening your home and heart to an animal who needs you. You are a hero!

Contact Kathryn Buer
Phone
Address
Chicago, IL 60563
Donation Please see the individual rescue sites for donation information.
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Adoptable pets at Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Maryann - Sponsored!!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Maryann - Sponsored!!

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker

Labradoodle

Male, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marli's adoption status with email updates.
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Marli

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

Chow Chow/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Dachshund/Chihuahua

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Illinois, Wisconsin and neighboring areas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All our rescues work hard to find loving homes for the dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies that find their way into their care. These animals come from a wide variety of backgrounds and situations and all of them are looking for a forever home.

They will be completely vaccinated, vetted, neutered/spayed (if age appropriate) and on heartworm protection. All of them come with complete medical records. They are transported to you with our USDA licensed and certified transport – Rescue Riders LLC, “The most animal-friendly transport on the road.”

Their adoption fees vary but, in all cases, it covers the animals vetting, vaccinations, spay/neuter as well as their foster care, and their transportation to your area.

Thank you for opening your home to a rescue animal.

ADOPT, DON'T SHOP.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

Humane Society of Northwest Indiana

6100 Melton Road,
Gary, IN 46403

Shih Tzu Rescue, Adoption & Education Safehouse (S.T.R.A.E.S.)

Shelter Is Not Open To The Public,
Homer Glen, IL 60491

Illinois Shorthair Rescue

PO Box 341,
Gurnee, IL 60031

We'll also keep you updated on Primrose, Polly, and Rosy's adoption status with email updates.
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Primrose, Polly, and Rosy

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tyler's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyler

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

Standardbred

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

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 mos
Tinley Park, IL

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