C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S.

Animal rescue in Rockford, Illinois

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Rockford, IL 61114

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Adoptable Pets at C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S.

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Aspen

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos

Rockford, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Nia

Cattle Dog

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos

Rockford, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Dexter

Boston Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos

Rockford, IL

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

Rescue FAQs

C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. is a 501c3 shelter intervention organization partnered with Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Il. We have various initiatives to keep pets from entering this municipal shelter that has the second highest euthanasia rate in Illinois. Most are centered around education, pet owner support to promote retention and lowering the pet population through spay/neuter. However, some pets simply can’t stay with their owners so we take the ones at highest risk of entering the shelter and find them forever placement after fully meeting vet needs and assessing behavior to make the best match possible.
Winnebago, Boone Counties and the surrounding area
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Home Check
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process starts with an application and then proceeds to an informal conversation seeing if adoption of that pet is the best fit for that pet and that particular family. If all is well, a meet and greet with the family and existing pets is scheduled.

https://www.paypal.me/CareForPetsWC

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Virgil

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos

Rockford, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Rizzo & Ruby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Rockford, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Frida

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Poplar Grove, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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