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

5272 N Elston Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

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Adoptable pets at Chicago Canine Rescue

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Spaghetti Western

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
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Sly

Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
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Mr. Pickles

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Chicago, IL
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Poppy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 8 mos
Chicago, IL
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Mia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Chicago, IL
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Chai

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 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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463 W Fullerton,
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Help Save Pets - Shorewood

189 Brook Forest Ave (Rt 59),
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Gracie Lynn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wheaton, IL
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Roxanne

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Shorewood, IL
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Coco

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Morton Grove, IL
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Emerald

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Twin Lakes, WI
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Huey

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Romeoville, IL
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Erika

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Crystal Lake, IL

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