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Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Rescue Riders Cooperative is a group of rescues across the southeast that are linked together by our love of animals and our desire to see as many as possible in the loving arms of a new family. Each rescue is independently run but realizing that there is strength in numbers, we have formed a cooperative to work together to place as many animals as possible.

Not only do the rescues save these animals and give them badly needed health care but they also work tirelessly in their home communities to help educate people regarding the importance of spay & neuter and how it reduces pet overpopulation.

When you adopt one of their dogs you help with this mission. We all thank you for that support and for opening your home and heart to an animal who needs you. You are a hero!

Contact Kathryn Buer
Phone
Address
Chicago, IL 60563
Donation Please see the individual rescue sites for donation information.
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Adoptable pets at Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

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Chief

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Chicago, IL
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Cupcake

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
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Cornbread

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
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Squish

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Chicago, IL
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Prissy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Chicago, IL
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Eric

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Illinois, Wisconsin and neighboring areas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All our rescues work hard to find loving homes for the dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies that find their way into their care. These animals come from a wide variety of backgrounds and situations and all of them are looking for a forever home.

They will be completely vaccinated, vetted, neutered/spayed (if age appropriate) and on heartworm protection. All of them come with complete medical records. They are transported to you with our USDA licensed and certified transport – Rescue Riders LLC, “The most animal-friendly transport on the road.”

Their adoption fees vary but, in all cases, it covers the animals vetting, vaccinations, spay/neuter as well as their foster care, and their transportation to your area.

Thank you for opening your home to a rescue animal.

ADOPT, DON'T SHOP.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

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Ashlee

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
West Chicago, IL
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Kobe

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr
Morton Grove, IL
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PAX

Ragdoll

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
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Morgan

Turkish Van

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
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Jezzy+

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Mahogany

Chinchilla, American

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
South Elgin, IL

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