Prince Otto Gracin: The Legend
They are never "just a dog", they are all legends in someone's heart.
Incoming dogs 3.12.2021
First up is Dahlia and Velvet4 month old, Labrabulls. They could easily be mistaken for black bear cubs if we didn't know better. How adorable…
DOGS LOOKING FOR FOREVER HOMES 2/16/2021
Ethan Onebrow Adopted Age: 10 months oldGender: MaleBreed: Am. Pitbull Mix (long fur)Weight: 50lbsHousetrained: YesVaccinations: YesAltered: YesDogs: YesCats: Not testedChildren: YesMicrochipped: YesHealth Status: Undergoing Heartworm…
In Memoriam of Lady Emma
We were blessed by an angel. Emma lived in a Missouri shelter for a month before we could arrange her intake. The AC Officer bragged…
Adoptable Diego James (ADOPTED)
Diego James is ready to meet his people. Diego is healed from his life/leg saving surgery and looking for an active family with lots of…
In Memoriam of Cannon
Your owner surrendered you to a stranger to protect you from the beatings and abuse you endured by her husband. Your rescuer placed you in…
Ludovic the Lover- Adopted
We brought Ludovic into our tribe back on Feb. 16th, 2020. He was in a local shelter and due to his struggles at the shelter,…
Labrador X Puppies!
Who doesn't love a cute, fluffy puppy? If you are looking to add a puppy to your family, let us introduce you to a few…
Otto Grayson is HOME
This evening was one for the record books, our tiny Prince has chosen his people and he is now home. Otto came to us on…
K9EI Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Imogene Grace Update: 1st Day of Recovery
Imogene Grace on the road to recovery.
Update on Imogene Grace
We are so blessed that Imogene's foster Mom is a retired Veterinary Technician and still has ties with veterinarians in the Galena, Illinois area. Within…
Otto’s Adoption Application
The time has come for our little prince to find his forever home.
Owner Runs Over Her Dog and Leaves the Pitbull to Die in the Street
Imogen and Callen I was speaking to shelter staff about a dog who they have taken in as abandoned after he has lived on…
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Eden – Adopted (Kentucky)
Eden is a beautiful, 4-year-old bloodhound with a severe heartworm condition and undergoing treatment at our vet. Eden would love a warm bed and a…
Dog Days of Summer 2019
We attended the White Oak Library-Crest Hill branch Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, August 24th. It is great to see the event continue…
Prince Otto’s Journey-Living Large
Then as I opened his carrier on my driveway, I knew why they had commented he is so tiny. Otto wasn't 3lb's, he is was 13 ounces.
Safe At Home w/ K9 Enrichment Initiative Joliet Slammers Baseball game to benefit the dogs
Join us at the Rt. 66 Joliet Slammers Stadium for a day at the ballpark with your pets. Each ticket purchase donates a percentage back…
Dogs looking for love and forever
Taavi SOS Taavi is UrgentTaavi needs out of boarding ASAP and into a home. His health is deteriorating despite everything we do and he is…
Livia (CACC)-Adopted
Hi, my name is Livia. The English meaning of my name translates to Life. My rescue felt it was appropriate as I came to them…
Henry -(Abandoned) Adopted
The Basics Dog Age: 1 to 1.5 years estimated Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Gender: Male/Neutered Weight: 65lbs (rock solid) Vaccinations: Up to date &…
Rescue Best Practices: Five Freedoms
In establishing K9 Enrichment Initiative, we agreed above all else it was our duty and promise to the dogs we brought into our program that…
Baby Hope Needs Our Help!
Hope was the second dog we rescued and the first from Chicago Animal Care and Control. (March 2016) She was emaciated, infected ears, cracked teeth…
Marcus Aurelius (Tennesee Shelter)-Adopted
Update: October 24th, 2019 Marcus is HOME. Finally after over a year plus, he found his people. A past adopter agreed to foster him while…
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St. Pawstricks Bowl!
Come out for an afternoon of family fun at a KEI private bowling event. When: Sunday, March 18, 12:00PM-4:00PM Where: Tivoli Bowl (938 Warren…
Dogs looking 4 forever homes
Titan and Odin (Placed 5/2/2021)9 weeks oldThese boys came from a litter of 6 pups. Mom is a black Lab/Pit mix and Dad a Am.…
Stella & Chewy’s teams up with Pet People to feed homeless dogs
Pet People held a food drive 11.30.2020 - 12.13.2020 benefitting K9 Enrichment Initiative, for every pound of food purchased, a pound was donated to the…
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Dogs Available as of January 28, 2021
You can view our current listing of available dogs on our Petfinder site, simply click here to be redirected to the page.Remember to complete an…
Incoming Dogs Available for Fostering or Fostering to Adopt (October 17th and 31st 2020 Arrivals)
Gabriel (Gabe) HAS BEEN PLACED Gabe is a handsome hunk at the age of 6, who is social with dogs and people. Gabe is being…
Adoptables as of August 16, 2020 (NOW ADOPTED)
MARVEL ADOPTED! Name: Marvel Gender: Male Age: 8 weeks Weight: 12lbs Altered: Yes Breed: Am. Staff/Labrador/Mountain breed according to Wisdom panel. All puppies under the…
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Help Keep Us Open
Today I am spending the day moving things that are clean and saved upstairs to my family room. I was dragging things to the curb…
