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Friends of Petraits

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Petraits helps the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, mice, rats, hamsters, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, horses, and ferrets of Chicagoland find new loving homes.

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Chicago, IL 60640
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See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Friends of Petraits

We'll also keep you updated on Mia and Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia and Mocha

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Guinea Pig

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

Boxer/Siberian Husky

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

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Chicago, Illinois, and suburbs and bordering areas in Indiana and Wisconsin. We don't ship pets, but if you're willing to drive, we'll consider your application!

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

Additional adoption info

Fees and requirements vary between pets, please read the pets' description for more information.

Adoption application

https://friendsofpetraits.com/adoption-applications/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Petraits

Reach Out Rescue, NFP

P.O. Box 716,
Oak Lawn, IL 60454

Animal Adoption

P.O. Box 2104,
Chicago, IL 60690

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

Pointer/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Martha's adoption status with email updates.
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Martha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Berry

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Cattle Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
McHenry, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ralph's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralph

German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, 3 yrs
Chicago, IL

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