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

5272 N Elston Ave

Chicago, IL 60630

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Adoptable pets at Chicago Canine Rescue

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Mr. Pickles

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Boxer

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Chicago, IL
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Bacon Bits

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
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Olga

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs
Chicago, IL
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Sly

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Chicago, IL
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Keith

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
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April

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 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

Paws up 4 Rescue

Joliet, IL 60436

DC Dogos, Inc. - IL

Chicago, IL 60607

Canines & Company

4108 N. Rockwell Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60618

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Spirit

Labrador Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Female, 1 yr
chicago, IL
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Phillip

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Chicago, IL
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Jenae

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Rosmont, IL
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Rocco FKA Dragonfly

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Elgin, IL
Special Needs
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Forrest Gump AG aka Hardy JuM

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Rosemont, IL
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Holly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Grayslake, IL

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