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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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Chicago, IL 60642
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Adoptable pets at CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 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 Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gwen

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos
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 1 mo
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 1 mo
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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on BLACK JACK's adoption status with email updates.
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BLACK JACK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lacey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lacey

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Donnie Wahlberg's adoption status with email updates.
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Donnie Wahlberg

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Aurora, IL

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