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Friends of Petraits Animal rescue in Chicago, IL

Petraits helps the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, mice, rats, hamsters, chinchillas, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, horses, and ferrets of Chicagoland find new loving homes.

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Chicago, IL 60640
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See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

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

Adoptable pets at Friends of Petraits

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Aleksandra's adoption status with email updates.
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Aleksandra

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Simone's adoption status with email updates.
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Simone

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Chicago, Illinois, and suburbs and bordering areas in Indiana and Wisconsin. We don't ship pets, but if you're willing to drive, we'll consider your application!

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

Additional adoption info

Fees and requirements vary between pets, please read the pets' description for more information.

Adoption application

https://friendsofpetraits.com/adoption-applications/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Petraits

Paws and Claws Rescue Inc

Evanston, IL 60202

Find A Home Pet Rescue, Inc

Naperville, IL 60564

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Tinley Park, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus

Alpaca

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on NONA (Bonded Pair)'s adoption status with email updates.
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NONA (Bonded Pair)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kady Heron's adoption status with email updates.
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Kady Heron

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Forrest Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Forrest Foster

Domestic Shorthair

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

Male, Puppy
CHICAGO, IL

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