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Chi-Town Pitties, Inc.

Dog rescue in Wheaton, IL

We are a small 501c3 nonprofit rescue, committed to leading with our heads rather than our hearts, to help quality dogs find quality homes.

We work closely with area shelters to get as much information as we can about the dogs we take in so we can be as prepared as possible to provide for their needs as we place them in well-matched foster homes. If you would like to join our team of fosters, expect us to have a close ongoing relationship with you as you help your pup get ready for their permanent home.

If you are looking to adopt, expect us to get to know you, too, so we can help you find the dog that will thrive best in your home situation. Like big dogs in general, pit bull type dogs tend to have big personalities, and are an athletic bunch (they even power nap). They aren’t right for every owner, but not every person should be allowed behind the wheel of a Maserati either.

Wondering if a pittie is right for you (and if you are right for them)? Talk to us!

Contact
Address
46 Danada Square West #4074
Wheaton, IL 60189
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Meet their adoptable pets

46 Danada Square West #4074

Wheaton, IL 60189

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

Adoptable pets at Chi-Town Pitties, Inc.

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hambone's adoption status with email updates.
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Hambone

Cane Corso/English Mastiff

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Après's adoption status with email updates.
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Après

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mimi Rogers's adoption status with email updates.
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Mimi Rogers

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Betsy Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Betsy Lou

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ike's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Ike

Toy Poodle/Pomeranian

Male, Senior
Wheaton, IL

Rescue FAQs

We are a Chicago area rescue who's mission is to rescue bully breeds in need and from high kill shelters; find them loving homes and provide continued support to our adoptive families.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an application (applicant must be at least 23 years of age). Once your application is received a volunteer will contact you to discuss your application. All references listed will be contacted, along with a call to your veterinarian to make sure your current/former pets are/were up to date on all vaccinations. We also complete a background check and home visit will be performed. Once all that is complete, and application is approved, we will arrange meet and greets with our adoptables that may be a good fit for your family and lifestyle. If a perfect match is found, an adoption contract will need to be signed, along with an adoption fee.

Adoption application

https://chitownpitties.org/application/

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

French Bulldog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Geico's adoption status with email updates.
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Geico

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on Boston's adoption status with email updates.
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Boston

English Shepherd/Collie

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Berkley's adoption status with email updates.
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Berkley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
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