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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

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

Beagle

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Preacher's adoption status with email updates.
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Preacher

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Doogie's adoption status with email updates.
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Doogie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cole's adoption status with email updates.
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Cole

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sara's adoption status with email updates.
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Sara

Calico

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jana's adoption status with email updates.
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Jana

Calico

Female, 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

Anderson Humane - Pet Supplies Plus

188 N Randall Road,
North Aurora, IL 60542

Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Whiskers of Winfield

Crown Point, IN 46307

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Lombard, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wessle's adoption status with email updates.
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Wessle

Basset Hound/Beagle

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

Parakeet - Other

Female, Adult
Libertyville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 mos
Morton Grove, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ash's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spot's adoption status with email updates.
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Spot

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Matteson, IL

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