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CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

Cat rescue in Chicago, IL

CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation has been established to provide urgent medical, surgical and fostering resources for non-terminal and terminal animals in need of safety, healing and the relief of pain and suffering when time is of the essence and resources are scarce. CARF works independently and in conjunction with other responsible rescue organizations. CARF advocates for proactive legislation to prevent and punish animal abuse, supports animal awareness campaigns targeting at-risk children and adults, sponsors animal assistance programs for marginalized individuals, and funds educational programs to enlighten future generations for the betterment of animal welfare and responsible animal stewardship. We serve Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area.

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Adoptable pets at CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Kasha

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nuka's adoption status with email updates.
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Nuka

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and serves the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We are an foster home based rescue.

Additional adoption info

Our kitten adoption fee is $125 per kitten or $200 for a pair of kittens. Our cat adoption fee is $95.

We are a foster home based rescue. All interested adopters fill out an adoption application prior to meeting a dog or cat. All animals are fully vetted prior to finalized adoption and a home visit is done before the adoption is completed.

Adoption application

https://tinyurl.com/2023CARFadoption

Pets at shelters & rescues near CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

Help Save Pets - Chicago

511 W. North Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60610

Animal House Shelter, Inc

13005 Ernesti Rd,
Huntley, IL 60142

Chicago Animal Advocates

PO BOX 957244,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

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

Dogo Argentino

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sketti's adoption status with email updates.
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Sketti

Domestic Shorthair

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

Californian

Male, Adult
St. Charles, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Abigail's adoption status with email updates.
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Abigail

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Florence's adoption status with email updates.
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Florence

Labrador Retriever/Collie

Female, Young
Huntley, IL

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