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Barrington Area Animal Rescue & Kennels NFP (BAARK Dog Rescue)

Animal rescue in Barrington Hills, IL

B.A.A.R.K. Dog Rescue focuses its work on the rescue, compassionate and extraordinary care, and placement into permanent loving homes of homeless, unwanted, neglected, and suffering animals, with a focus on senior and/or special needs dogs. The Organization is an all-breed, foster-based no-kill Dog & Cat Rescue.

In addition, the Organization shall strive to educate the public on critical animal-related issues, and partner with other Organizations having similar values and objectives.

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Barrington Hills, IL 60010
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Adoptable pets at Barrington Area Animal Rescue & Kennels NFP (BAARK Dog Rescue)

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

Shih Tzu/Havanese

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sofia's adoption status with email updates.
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Sofia

Maltipoo

Female, 12 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sparky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparky

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Parson Russell Terrier

Female, 12 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nellie's adoption status with email updates.
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Nellie

Great Pyrenees

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Betsy's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Betsy

Beagle

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Curly's adoption status with email updates.
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Curly

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Barrington Hills, IL

Rescue FAQs

Chicago and surrounding suburbs

Additional adoption info

1. Complete B.A.A.R.K.’s adoption application in its entirety. Prior to submitting an application for a particular pet, we encourage you to research the breed so that you understand the characteristics and needs of the animal.

2. After submitting the application, a B.A.A.R.K. adoption coordinator will contact you (assuming you are the primary caregiver to/adopter of the new pet) to review your application and conduct an initial phone interview.

3. A representative of B.A.A.R.K. will contact your references and verify the veterinary information that you have provided on the application for pets currently or previously owned. Please be sure you inform your references that you have provided their contact information to B.A.A.R.K. and that they will be contacted.

4. If, at any time during the adoption process, we conclude that the pet of interest is not a good match for your household, your application will be kept on file for one year. You will not be required to complete another application during that time period if you find another pet you are interested in adopting from B.A.A.R.K. Rescue.

5. After the initial phone interview, if B.A.A.R.K. has decided that the pet of interest to you may be a good fit for your household, a “meet & greet” will be arranged, either at the home of the foster family or at your home. If the first visit is preferred to take place at the foster home, a second visit will be arranged at your home.

6. B.A.A.R.K. will bring the pet of interest to your home for a meeting with ALL family members and ALL other pets within the household. The purpose of the home visit is to ensure that the pet you have chosen is appropriate for your living situation and lifestyle. Please note that ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND ALL FAMILY PETS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE IN-HOME INTERVIEW. More than one meeting may be required during the adoption process to ensure the best placement possible for the pet and the household.

7. When you have made the decision to adopt a pet from B.A.A.R.K. Rescue, we ask that you to spend 1-2 days thinking about the decision, in order to ensure that you are making the best choice for the pet and your family. A same day adoption is NEVER an option.

8. Once the decision is made to proceed with the adoption, an adoption contract must be reviewed, completed, and signed. B.A.A.R.K.’s adoption fee is non-refundable. You may also be asked to provide a separate check(s) of $150 as a fence deposit, obedience training deposit, and/or spay/neuter deposit. Check deposits will either be destroyed or returned upon completion of the required action.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Barrington Area Animal Rescue & Kennels NFP (BAARK Dog Rescue)

Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road,
Riverwoods, IL 60015

We'll also keep you updated on Kasha's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Kasha

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Vera's adoption status with email updates.
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Vera

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Northbrook, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Alaska's adoption status with email updates.
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Alaska

Tibetan Mastiff

Male, 2 mos
Marengo, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Aura's adoption status with email updates.
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Aura

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 mo
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Molly go home with Hershey's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly go home with Hershey

Akita

Female, 8 yrs 11 mos
Elkhorn, WI

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