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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 Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bright's adoption status with email updates.
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Bright

Great Dane/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie Nicks's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie Nicks

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sly's adoption status with email updates.
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Sly

Golden Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 yrs 11 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

CatVando TNR Corp

PO Box 851,
Maywood, IL 60153

Dupage Guinea Pig Rescue

Villa Park, IL 60181

A Dog's Day Rescue

PO Box 18073,
Chicago, IL 60618

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

Flat-Coated Retriever/Rottweiler

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Michi's adoption status with email updates.
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Michi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Aurora, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anatolian Shepherd pups's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Anatolian Shepherd pups

Anatolian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tree's adoption status with email updates.
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Tree

St. Bernard/Border Collie

Male, 3 mos
Morton Grove, IL

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