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Norwegian Elkhound Rescue
Chicago, IL · under 1 mi away · Rescue group · Norwegian Elkhound
4.04 reviews
There are 122 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Chicago, Illinois, from 1 to 50 miles away. They are listed closest first.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Closest dog rescues and shelters to Chicago
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Anti-Cruelty
Chicago, IL · under 1 mi away · Animal shelter
4.52,504 reviews
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Furever Rescue
Chicago, IL · 2 mi away · Rescue group
4.36 reviews
4
One Tail at a Time - Ellis Veterinary Clinic
Chicago, IL · 3 mi away · Animal shelter
4.926 reviews
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PAWS Chicago
Chicago, IL · 3 mi away · Animal shelter
4.31,573 reviews
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Critical Animal Relief Foundation
Chicago, IL · 3 mi away · Rescue group
5.011 reviews
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One Tail at a Time - Adoption Center
Chicago, IL · 4 mi away · Animal shelter
4.8425 reviews
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Caring Animal Rescue
Chicago, IL · 4 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
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Persian Kittens For Adoption
Chicago, IL · 4 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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One Tail at a Time - Brian & Sheri Qualizza Isolation Center
Chicago, IL · 4 mi away · Animal shelter
5.021 reviews
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Puppieshome
Chicago, IL · 5 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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Candis
Chicago, IL · 5 mi away · Animal shelter
4.01 review
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Precious Pets Almost Home
Chicago, IL · 5 mi away · Animal shelter
4.229 reviews
14
New Leash On Life
Chicago, IL · 6 mi away · Rescue group
4.328 reviews
15
Famous Fido Rescue No Kill Advocacy Wellness & Learning Center
Chicago, IL · 7 mi away · Rescue group
3.6452 reviews
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Animal Welfare League
Chicago, IL · 7 mi away · Animal shelter
3.0143 reviews
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Dark Horse Dogs, NFP
Chicago, IL · 7 mi away · Rescue group
4.855 reviews
18
Wild Onion Maine Coons
Chicago, IL · 7 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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PAWS Chicago Englewood Outreach Center
Chicago, IL · 7 mi away · Rescue group
4.1102 reviews
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Touched By An Animal
Chicago, IL · 7 mi away · Rescue group
4.9125 reviews
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Hooman and Hounds
Chicago, IL · 8 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
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Survivors for Strays
Chicago, IL · 8 mi away · Animal shelter
5.02 reviews
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Felines & Canines
Chicago, IL · 9 mi away · Animal shelter
4.5536 reviews
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Animal Care League
Oak Park, IL · 9 mi away · Animal shelter
4.5545 reviews
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April's Kittens
Forest Park, IL · 9 mi away · Rescue group
4.669 reviews
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Chicago Canine Rescue
Chicago, IL · 9 mi away · Rescue group
4.6442 reviews
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Red Door Animal Shelter
Chicago, IL · 10 mi away · Animal shelter
4.6187 reviews
28
Tree House Humane Society
Chicago, IL · 10 mi away · Animal shelter
4.6550 reviews
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Evanston Animal Shelter
Evanston, IL · 11 mi away · Animal shelter
4.5205 reviews
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CatNap from the Heart
La Grange Park, IL · 12 mi away · Animal shelter
4.6407 reviews
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Community Animal Rescue Effort - C.A.R.E.
Skokie, IL · 12 mi away · Rescue group
4.4183 reviews
32
Wright-Way Rescue
Morton Grove, IL · 13 mi away · Rescue group
4.01,457 reviews
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American Water Spaniel Rescue, Inc.
Chicago, IL · 13 mi away · Rescue group
4.73 reviews
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Citizen Canine Senior Dog Rescue
La Grange Park, IL · 14 mi away · Rescue group
5.011 reviews
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Tails Together Co.
Evanston, IL · 14 mi away · Animal shelter
4.311 reviews
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Magnificent Mutts Rescue
Hillside, IL · 14 mi away · Rescue group
4.0128 reviews
37
Animal Welfare League
Chicago Ridge, IL · 15 mi away · Animal shelter
3.22,997 reviews
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Triple R Pets
Western Springs, IL · 15 mi away · Rescue group
5.014 reviews
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Hinsdale Humane Society
Hinsdale, IL · 15 mi away · Rescue group
4.4500 reviews
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City of Whiting Animal Shelter
Whiting, IN · 16 mi away · Animal shelter
4.05 reviews
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St Francis Pet Foundation
Wood Dale, IL · 19 mi away · Animal shelter
4.85 reviews
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Border Tails Rescue
Northbrook, IL · 20 mi away · Rescue group
4.7425 reviews
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Perfectly Posh Paws
Mt Prospect, IL · 20 mi away · Rescue group
4.083 reviews
44
Help Save Pets
Downers Grove, IL · 21 mi away · Animal shelter
2.723 reviews
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Orphans Of The Storm
Northbrook, IL · 21 mi away · Rescue group
4.69 reviews
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The Buddy Foundation
Arlington Heights, IL · 22 mi away · Animal shelter
4.3397 reviews
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Save Homeless Paws
Arlington Heights, IL · 22 mi away · Animal shelter
3.02 reviews
48
Half-Way Home Animal Rescue
Orland Park, IL · 22 mi away · Rescue group
3.0132 reviews
Questions
Where can I adopt a dog near Chicago, IL?
There are 122 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Chicago. The closest is Norwegian Elkhound Rescue in Chicago, about 1 miles away.
How many animal shelters are near Chicago?
56 animal shelters and 66 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 5 that work with a single breed.
What do I need to adopt a dog?
Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.