19 Reputable Dog Rescues in Cook County, Illinois (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in Cook County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Illinois here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Shiba Inu Rescue Association

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    They are a group of volunteers that save abandonded, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, mixes of Shiba Inu, and other primative breeds from commercial breeders, shelters, and owners. They set them up in a foster home that is fitting for them in order to get them ready to find their forever homes.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Puppies under 6 months = $500.00
      Puppies 6 months to 1 year = $400.00
      Adolescent 1-3 years = $350.00
      Young Adult 4-6 years = $300.00
      Adult 7-9 years = $250.00
      Senior 10+ years = $200.00

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Email: outreachsirashibas@gmail.com

    • ✔Facebook Page: Facebook

  2. Chicago Animal Care and Control

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Chicago Animal Care and Control is a city shelter that provides shelter, care, and medical treatment for animals that are brought in. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for parasites.

  3. Chicago Canine Rescue

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Chicago Canine rescue homeless and abandoned dogs since 2001. They also bring in animals that are about to be euthanized.

  4. Felines & Canines

    5. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Since 1977, Felines & Canines rescue abandoned, injured, abused, and neglected animals to provide them shelter until they can be adopted. They are cageless for cats. They are dedicated to help special needs animals. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, first round of de-worming, and microchipped.

    Felines & Canines is a no-kill shelter.

  5. Pal`s Place

    6. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Pal`s Place rescue dogs that are going to be euthanized to place them in a foster care. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, medically examined, vaccinated, and microchipped.

    Pal`s Place is a no-kill shelter.

  6. Cairn Rescue USA- Central and Midwest

    7. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Cairn Rescue rescue Cairn terriers and mixes from animal shelters and other societies. They also rescue from puppy mills and breeders. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, tested and treated for parasites.

    • ✔Adoption Fee: Purebred: Under 6 mos: $450 6 mos-1 yr: $400 1-3 yrs: $350 4-7 yrs: $300 8-10 yrs: $250 10+ yrs: $150 Mixes: Up to 5 yrs: $250 6-10 yrs: $200 10+ yrs: quid-pro-quo

    • ✔Website: website

    • ✔Email: info@cairnrescueusa.com

    • ✔Facebook Page: Facebook

  7. Precious Pets Almost Home Association

    8. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Precious Pets Almost Home Association rescue homeless and unwanted animals from animal shelters to prevent euthanasia. They participate in the trap-neuter-return program. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, tested/treated for parasites/illnesses, vaccinated, and microchipped.

  8. Friends of Petraits

    9. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Since 2016, Friends of Petraits rescue different animals to provide care and medical care. Adoptable pets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and given parasite preventatives.

  9. Fortunate Pooches & Lab Rescue

    10. Best Dog Rescues in Chicago

    Since 2003, Fortunate Pooches & Lab Rescue save dogs from abandonment in shelters.

  10. German Shepherd Rescue Inc.

    11. Since 1996, German Shepherd rescue German Shepherds in need. They provide the dogs medical care. They are placed in foster care where they also receive training support. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for parasites, and microchipped.

  11. New Leash On Life Chicago

    12. New Leash On Life Chicago rescue dogs from shelters to avoid euthanasia. They have training programs available and also educate the community of the importance of spaying/neutering. Adoptable dogs are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped.

  12. ALIVE Rescue

    13. Since 2008, ALIVE Rescue has rescued animals that are homeless to socialize them and rehabilitate them. They rescue animals that have a high chance of being euthanized. They take in all ages, health, and breeds.

  13. Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control

    14. Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control is a city animal shelter that take in unwanted and stray animals in the street. The animals are medically treated and placed in the shelter or foster care until they are adopted. Adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for illnesses and parasites.

  14. PAWS Chicago

    15. PAWS Chicago rescue adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Adopters will receive a free vet check and a lifetime guarantee through the rescue.

    PAWS Chicago is a no-kill shelter.

  15. Midwest Akita Rescue Society-Chicago

    16. Since 1998, Midwest Akita Rescue Society-Chicago are dedicated on rescuing homeless Akita dogs. They medicate treat the dogs for rehoming. Adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

  16. Red Door Animal Shelter

    17. Red Door Animal Shelter rescue animals to provide them a cage-less shelter until they can be adopted. Adoptable animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped.

    Red Door Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter.

  17. Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance

    18. The Mission Statement of Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance: “Famous Fido works with overcrowded Chicago-area shelters to rescue adoptable dogs and cats that are at high risk of euthanasia, and to find them loving homes.  We have a boarding facility and a small foster network. Our animals are vet checked, spay/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. We encourage all potential guardians to commit to training and working with our animals to make them the best companion they can be. The various adoption fees help offset the costs of caring for our animals. To schedule an appointment to meet and greet any of the dogs or cats below, give us a call at 773-907-0305.”

    Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance is a no-kill shelter.

  18. Second City Canine Rescue

    19. The Mission Statement of Second City Canine Rescue: “Second City Canine Rescue’s mission is to rescue homeless animals and responsibly place them into permanent, loving homes. We believe in rescuing responsibly.”

    Second City Canine Rescue is a no-kill shelter.

  19. K94Keeps Dog Rescue

    20. The Mission Statement of K94Keeps Dog Rescue: “Visit us at http://www.k94keeps.org
    or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/K94Keeps

    K9 4 KEEPS believes that bringing a dog into your family should be forever. For keeps. We are a 100% volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to education and counseling of current and future dog owners. We believe that the best way to rescue a dog is to educate the owner so they can develop a positive relationship with their dog.”