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Dogs are Deserving Dog rescue in Crete, IL

We are an all-breed rescue that specializes in Bully Breeds. Approved by Illinois Department of Agriculture and 501 (c) (3) approved.

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Crete, IL 60417
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Adoptable pets at Dogs are Deserving

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Standard Schnauzer

Male, Adult
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Peaches's adoption status with email updates.
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Peaches

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ringo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ringo

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Mastiff

Male, Adult
Crete, IL

Rescue FAQs

Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

There is a adoption screening application that can be filled out on the website. Our application processor will then contact you and explain the process.

Adoption application

https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adoptable-dogs/adoption-application/

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
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We'll also keep you updated on Aura's adoption status with email updates.
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Aura

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Hoffman Estates, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bishop LB*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bishop LB*

Schnauzer (Giant)/Rat Terrier

Male, 4 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Tiny's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiny

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
Gary, IN

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