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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 Little Bit's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Bit

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 10 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Arrowhead's adoption status with email updates.
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Arrowhead

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Amarillo's adoption status with email updates.
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Amarillo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Marty's adoption status with email updates.
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Marty

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 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

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

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Highland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Beatrice's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrice

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on PUMPKIN's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMPKIN

Beagle

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

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 2 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
Chicago, IL

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