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Dogs are Deserving

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Dog rescue in Crete, IL

We are an all-breed rescue that specializes in Bully Breeds. Approved by Illinois Department of Agriculture and 501 (c) (3) approved.

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Crete, IL 60417
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Adoptable pets at Dogs are Deserving

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Callum's adoption status with email updates.
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Callum

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Mastiff

Male, Adult
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Everest's adoption status with email updates.
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Everest

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Paisley's adoption status with email updates.
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Paisley

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Boris's adoption status with email updates.
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Boris

Dalmatian/Great Dane

Male, Adult
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Crete, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Doula's adoption status with email updates.
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Doula

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Crete, IL

Rescue FAQs

Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

There is a adoption screening application that can be filled out on the website. Our application processor will then contact you and explain the process.

Adoption application

https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adoptable-dogs/adoption-application/

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Michigan City, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Freddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Freddy

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Highland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Elphaba's adoption status with email updates.
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Elphaba

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Toxie the T-Rex's adoption status with email updates.
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Toxie the T-Rex

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy

Siberian Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Astrid's adoption status with email updates.
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Astrid

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Matteson, IL

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