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Dogs are Deserving

Animal rescue in Crete, Illinois

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Crete, IL 60417

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Adoptable Pets at Dogs are Deserving

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Banderita

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Duke

Mastiff

Male, Adult

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Dugan

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Yogi

French Bulldog

Male, Adult

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Everest

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Lucy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Hawaiian Tropic

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Moonbeam

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Skeeter

Beagle

Male, Adult

Crete, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained
Story
1 - 9 of 21 pets available

Rescue FAQs

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

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Cherry

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 mo

St John, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Poppy

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos

Steger, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Redwood

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young

University Park, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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