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Rescue Riders Cooperative IL Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Rescue Riders Cooperative is a group of rescues across the southeast that are linked together by our love of animals and our desire to see as many as possible in the loving arms of a new family. Each rescue is independently run but realizing that there is strength in numbers, we have formed a cooperative to work together to place as many animals as possible.

Not only do the rescues save these animals and give them badly needed health care but they also work tirelessly in their home communities to help educate people regarding the importance of spay & neuter and how it reduces pet overpopulation.

When you adopt one of their dogs you help with this mission. We all thank you for that support and for opening your home and heart to an animal who needs you. You are a hero!

Contact Kathryn Buer
Phone
Address
Chicago, IL 60563
Donation Please see the individual rescue sites for donation information.
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Adoptable pets at Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

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

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Skyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Skyla

Spitz (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sapphire's adoption status with email updates.
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Sapphire

Maltese/Shih Tzu

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

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chaco's adoption status with email updates.
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Chaco

Shih Tzu/Maltese

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

Shih Tzu

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

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Illinois, Wisconsin and neighboring areas

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All our rescues work hard to find loving homes for the dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies that find their way into their care. These animals come from a wide variety of backgrounds and situations and all of them are looking for a forever home.

They will be completely vaccinated, vetted, neutered/spayed (if age appropriate) and on heartworm protection. All of them come with complete medical records. They are transported to you with our USDA licensed and certified transport – Rescue Riders LLC, “The most animal-friendly transport on the road.”

Their adoption fees vary but, in all cases, it covers the animals vetting, vaccinations, spay/neuter as well as their foster care, and their transportation to your area.

Thank you for opening your home to a rescue animal.

ADOPT, DON'T SHOP.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

The Heavenly Orphans Project

Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Home Sweet Home Pet Rescue

P.O. Box 87,
Gilberts, IL 60136

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

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Elk Grove Village, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Vaquita's adoption status with email updates.
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Vaquita

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Hoffman Estates, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Polka Dot's adoption status with email updates.
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Polka Dot

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pete MP*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Pete MP*

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Wheaton, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Venelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Venelope

Siamese

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Riverwoods, IL

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