Interested in meeting one of the animals? Introductions to animals can be arranged after an adoption application is submitted. Please read below for more information about our adoption process. Also, please note, many times mulitple applications are received for the same animal. Animals are not put on hold once an adoption application is submitted.

Adoption Process:
Please note, CCRF does not do on-site adoptions. A home visit, animal introduction (if you currently have another pet - s/he must meet your potential new pet, too), landlord/condo association approval and reference check all must be completed before the adoption is approved. We try our best to complete the adoption process within one week.

CCRF Adoption Process:

1. Fill out an adoption application by using the application links below.

2. An adoption counselor will call or email you within 48 hours to review your application. If you would like to check the status of your application after 24 hours, you can email info@chicagocaninerescue.com.

3. The adoption counselor will call your reference, landlord/condo association, and veterinarian (if applicable).

4. An adoption counselor will schedule a time for you, your family and any other pets you have to meet the pet(s) you have applied for.

5. A home visit is also necessary. If possible, the entire household should be present for the visit.

6. To make the adoption official, a signed adoption contract and a $205 fee for canines, a $300 adoption fee for puppies 6 months old and younger or $100 for felines (fee exceptions are noted on animals' bios), will be collected before the animal is placed in your home. If an animal has not yet been spayed or neutered, there is an additional $50 spay/neuter deposit that will be returned to you once your new pet is altered. There is also a $100 training deposit for all "Bully Breed" dogs, this money will be refunded to you after you provide proof of completion of an approved training program. All of your new pet's previous medical records will also be turned over to you at the time of adoption. The adoption fee, spay/neuter deposit and training deposit (if applicable) are payable by cash or debit/credit card only.


The adoption process is almost always completed within one week of time you submitted your application. Time can vary depending on your location, the dogs location and availability.

Requirements: Our adopters must be at least 21 years of age, live in the Chicagoland Area, provide landlord or condo associations contact information to verify that you are allowed to have the pet you are applying for and willing to complete the interview and home check process.