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Players for Pits - Darien Location

Players for Pits is a non profit rescue that connects professional athletes to the community in order to come together to take a stand against the abuse and neglect of animals. PFP serves the western suburbs of Chicago and are a foster based rescue, so most the dogs in our care are in foster homes learning the basics of being a well balanced dog versus being in cages at loud boarding facilities.

The athletes involved in our rescue actively support the rescue efforts and help by spreading the word of dogs in need. It is the mission of Players for Pits to educate dog owners about proper pet care - both physical and mental - so that the dogs in our care can be happy, well balanced members of society. It is our goal to rescue dogs from high kill shelters and place them into loving homes. At Players for Pits we stand up for pit bulls, who's character is routinely tarnished and often misrepresented. We recognize the pit bull for what it is, a DOG and any dog with the right care and owners can be a wonderful pet. While we are an advocate for pit bulls, we do not discriminate based on breed and will take in any dog that needs our help. Standing up for those who are abused is our mission.... Preventing further cruelty and pet abandonment is our goal!

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1100 N. Frontage Rd,
Darien, IL, 60561

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Rescue FAQs

Players for Pits is a non profit dog rescue that serves the Western Suburbs of Chicago. We will also adopt out to extending areas in Illinois and will consider out of state adoption on a case-by-case basis.

When sending an inquiry on a specific dog, please fill out our application to expedite the process - applications can be found on our website at www.playersforpits.com on the "Adoptable Dogs" page. Thank you!

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees:
Puppies (8 weeks old - 1 year): $250
Adults (1 year - 6years): $150
Seniors (7+ years old): $75

1. We require an adoption application to be completed in its entirety.
2. We check your references and process your application.
3. Phone/email interview - we notify you that we have received your application and go over any areas of concern or speak to you more about the dog in which you are applying for.
4. Set up a meet and greet - this can be at an adoption event, in your home or at the fosters home.
5. Pet meet and greet - we make sure your current pets and your potential new family member are a good match! If you are adopting a dog that is currently with either of our trainers, we will have you bring your dog(s) to our trainer for the meet and greet. **We will not adopt a dog into a situation we do not believe the dog can handle. The dogs are our #1 priority.
6. Finalize the adoption - sign the adoption contract and pay adoption fee - we accept cash, check or credit card.

Your adoption fee covers all vaccinations, fecal test, heartworm test, etc as well as spay/neuter and microchipping. No pets will be adopted out until they have a clean bill of health from our veterinarian.

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