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Dire Straits Companion Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in West Chicago, IL

Dire Straits is a small all-volunteer organization that was started in 2007 to rescue injured, abused and neglected dogs and cats. Our rescues often require extensive medical care and recuperation time for their injuries. They are cared for in foster homes and all medical expenses are covered by donations and adoption fees. We are always in need of more quality foster homes and we are very thankful for any donations that come our way. If you are interested in providing a foster home for a needy dog or cat or would like to make a donation toward medical care, please email Jan at: direstraitsresq@mail.com.

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West Chicago, IL 60185
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We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
West Chicago, IL
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Dazey

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, Adult
West Chicago, IL
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Wyatt

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, Puppy
West Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

We adopt to families in Wheaton, West Chicago, Batavia, Naperville and surrounding areas.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process begins with our adoption application. After filling out the application, potential adopters will be contacted by email or phone. If the applicant seems to be a good match for the dog or cat they are interested in, we will set up a home visit with the pet. All family members and other pets must be present at the time of the visit. There is an adoption fee that covers vet exam, vaccinations, heartworm or combo testing, deworming, spay/neuter, microchip and microchip registration, along with any other medical care needed. Adoption fees for dogs range from $250 to $325 and cats are $125 to $175.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Dire Straits Companion Animal Rescue

Caffeinated Canine Rescue to the Midwest

7175 Kingery Hwy, Meet Transport At Starbucks,
Willowbrook, IL 60527

a Refuge for Saving the Wildlife, Incorporated

3149 Dundee Road, Suite # 229,
Northbrook, IL 60062

Heaven To Betsy's Rescue

P.O. Box 241,
Griffith, IN 46319

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Shorewood, IL
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Meego

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Montgomery, IL
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Espresso

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Rottweiler/German Shepherd Dog

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

Husky

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Naperville, IL
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Buster

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos
Genoa, IL

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