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Chicago Canine Rescue

Animal shelter in Chicago, IL

CCRF was founded in 2001 to help find permanent, loving homes for homeless dogs in our city. In just over seven years, CCRF has saved the lives of over 2,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies.

CCRF now assists the animals that are the MOST vulnerable in Midwest - the dogs and cats that are slated for euthanasia because they are too old, too young, injured, have disabilities, or have simply been overlooked for too long by potential adopters at other shelters.

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5272 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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Meet their adoptable pets

5272 N Elston Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Chicago Canine Rescue

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on April's adoption status with email updates.
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April

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sci-fi's adoption status with email updates.
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Sci-fi

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 4 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rory Gilmore's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory Gilmore

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Welles's adoption status with email updates.
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Welles

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Husky

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Chicago, IL

Shelter FAQs

Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Northern Indiana and Southeastern Wisconsin - if you do not live in these areas, please send us an e-mail at info@chicagocaninerescue.com and we will let you know if you would be able to adopt from our organization.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Please refer to our website at www.chicagocaninerescue.org to review our adoption process.

Adoption application

https://chicagocaninerescue.org/adopt/animal-adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Chicago Canine Rescue

Northern Illinois Vizsla Rescue, Inc.

39W571 S. Hyde Park,
Geneva, IL 60134

Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.

4927 Main Street,
Skokie, IL 60077

Hinsdale Humane Society

21 Salt Creek Lane,
Hinsdale, IL 60521

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Island Lake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kiwi's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiwi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ruff's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruff

Dachshund

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Matteson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sheba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheba

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Valparaiso, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocoa

Poodle (Standard)/Newfoundland

Female, 5 yrs
Chicago, IL

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