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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

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 Prune's adoption status with email updates.
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Prune

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pippin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippin

Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Memphis's adoption status with email updates.
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Memphis

Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dasher's adoption status with email updates.
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Dasher

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Yung Gravy's adoption status with email updates.
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Yung Gravy

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Husky

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Argo's adoption status with email updates.
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Argo

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 4 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Angus's adoption status with email updates.
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Angus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Chicago Canine Rescue

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PO Box 364,
Wood Dale, IL 60191

Plumbers for Puppies

975 Rand Road,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Pets and Vets Usa

25w571 Lake Street,
Roselle, IL 60172

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ida B. Wells's adoption status with email updates.
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Ida B. Wells

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Crystal Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Monica's adoption status with email updates.
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Monica

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tinsel's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinsel

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Skokie, IL

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