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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

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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 Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

German Shepherd Dog

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cha-Cha's adoption status with email updates.
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Cha-Cha

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Labrador Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 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

Wish Upon a Rescue

Joliet, IL 60432

K9 Lifeline Rescue, Inc.

P.O Box 772,
Genoa City, WI 53128

Heart Bandits-American Eskimo Dog Rescue of IL

P.O. Box 136,
Grayslake, IL 60030

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 Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
WADSWORTH, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Whitney's adoption status with email updates.
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Whitney

English Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nubby's adoption status with email updates.
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Nubby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Michigan City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Falkor's adoption status with email updates.
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Falkor

Maltese

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Mundelein, IL

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