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Chicago Canine Rescue

Animal shelter in Chicago, IL

CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. In just over seven years, CCRF has saved the lives of over 2,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.

CCRF now assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in Midwest - the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters.

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5272 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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Meet their adoptable pets

5272 N Elston Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Chicago Canine Rescue

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

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Labrador Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lightning McQueen's adoption status with email updates.
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Lightning McQueen

Beagle

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Northern Indiana and Southeastern Wisconsin - if you do not live in these areas, please send us an e-mail at info@chicagocaninerescue.com and we will let you know if you would be able to adopt from our organization.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Please refer to our website at www.chicagocaninerescue.org to review our adoption process.

Adoption application

https://chicagocaninerescue.org/adopt/animal-adoption-application/

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on ADOPTION PENDING Waverly's adoption status with email updates.
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ADOPTION PENDING Waverly

Miniature Poodle/Cocker Spaniel

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

Doberman Pinscher/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
McHenry, IL

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