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K9EI Rescue

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  • K9 ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE, INC. (KEI)
    • This Is Us
    • Testimonials
    • Testimonials
    • Mission Statement
    • Rescue Best Practices: Five Freedoms
    • Considering Adoption?
    • Be A Sponsor: A lifeline of Support
  • FOSTER/ADOPTION/VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
    • FOSTER / ADOPT
    • Foster / Adoption Policies
    • KEI Foster Agreement
    • Fostering: What it means to a dog in need and you?
    • Adoption Contract
    • Adoption Fees
    • Volunteer
    • Two Week Shutdown For the Dogs New Beginning
  • DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
  • KEI AFFILIATES
    • Supporting Foundations
    • 2019 Sponsors
    • Veterinary Medical Care Partners
    • KEI Training Resources
  • SHELTER PARTNERS
    • Animal Welfare League/Wabash
    • Chicago Animal Care and Control
  • KEI COMMUNITY OUTREACH
    • Food Resources
    • Lost Dog? What to do.
    • Power of 3
    • Southern Comfort Coalition
  • KEI ALUMNI FAMILIES
    • 2016 Adoptions
      • Sugar (Abandoned)-Adopted
    • 2017 Adoptions
      • Cairo (Cairo,Il)-Adopted
      • Hope-Adopted (CACC)
      • Etta Jane (NCAC)-Adopted
      • Stanley (CACC) Adopted
      • Lily Rose (CACC)-Adopted
      • Ferro (NCAC)-Adopted
      • Faith (CACC)-Adopted
      • Stanley-(CACC)-Adopted
    • 2018 Adoptions
      • Wilson (CACC)-Adopted
      • Halsey (CACC)-Adopted
      • Denali (Cairo Pup Litter)- Adopted
      • Khan (Cairo, IL) Adopted
      • Claudius (Tennesse Shelter)-Adopted
      • Ingrid (NCAC)- Adopted
      • Ernesto-(CACC)-Adopted
      • Lauren-Adopted (CACC)
      • Violet Moon (CACC) Adopted
      • Astrid-(NCAC)-Adopted
      • Saul OS(Cairo, IL) -Adopted
      • Tiberius (Tenn) Adopted
      • Dana Kay (OS)-Adopted
      • Ernesto-(CACC)-Adopted
    • 2019 Adoptions
      • Delilah (CACC Chicago 12)-Adoptabled
      • Jessie-Adopted!!!(Abandoned)
      • Maggie (OS)-Adopted
      • Marcus Aurelius (Tennesee Shelter)-Adopted
      • Henry -(Abandoned) Adopted
      • Livia (CACC)-Adopted
  • News & Information
    • Safe At Home w/ K9 Enrichment Initiative Joliet Slammers Baseball game to benefit the dogs
    • Dogs looking for love and forever
    • Rescue Best Practices: Five Freedoms
    • Trinity: Journey of a Warrior Princess Dog
    • Trinity Turns One!
    • Simple Lessons With Major Impact
    • Trinity: My Very Own T-shirt?
    • Trinity-Strike Out Animal Cruelty
    • Trinity Grace: Splint Be Gone
    • Who Rescued Who, Lessons Taught
    • Trinity: Photos
    • Trinity: Thank you!
    • Trinity: Give me the Bark Pops!
    • Trinity: Foster Home
    • Trinity Update!
    • Trinity: They Named Me Trinity
    • Happy Mother’s Day!
    • Brian and Amanda Bickell Foundation “Bick’s Pit’s” 2018 Calendar
    • Fostering: What it means to a dog in need and you?
    • Puppypalooza
    • #30DAYSOFHOPE: Bette Davis Eyes
    • Celebrating King Cairo. One Love.
    • Southern Comfort Coalition
    • Brian and Amanda Bickell Foundation “Bick’s Pit’s” 2018 Calendar
    • St. Pawstricks Bowl!
    • Baby Hope Needs Our Help!
    • Chicago’s Homeless Animals Need You!
    • Trinity Steps Out Against Animal Cruelty

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Posted on January 28, 2021February 16, 2021

DOGS LOOKING FOR FOREVER HOMES 2/16/2021

Ethan Onebrow Age: 10 months oldGender: MaleBreed: Am. Pitbull Mix (long fur)Weight: 50lbsHousetrained: YesVaccinations: YesAltered: YesDogs: YesCats: Not testedChildren: YesMicrochipped: YesHealth Status: Undergoing Heartworm Disease…

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Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

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…

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Posted on October 4, 2020January 3, 2021

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…

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Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

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…

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Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

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,…

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Posted on February 7, 2020

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…

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Posted on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019

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…

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Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

K9EI Weekend Update

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Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Imogene Grace Update: 1st Day of Recovery

Imogene Grace on the road to recovery.

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Posted on October 8, 2019October 9, 2019

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…

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Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Otto’s Adoption Application

The time has come for our little prince to find his forever home.

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Posted on October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

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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Posted on August 27, 2019April 1, 2020

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…

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Posted on August 25, 2019August 27, 2019

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…

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Posted on August 20, 2019

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. 

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Posted on May 6, 2019June 18, 2019

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…

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Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

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…

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Posted on February 12, 2019August 20, 2019

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…

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Posted on January 26, 2019August 27, 2019

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 &…

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Posted on January 22, 2019January 23, 2019

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…

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Posted on September 29, 2018September 30, 2018

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…

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Posted on March 28, 2018October 25, 2019

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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Posted on January 24, 2018February 24, 2018

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…

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Posted on January 3, 2021January 28, 2021

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…

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Posted on October 14, 2020January 8, 2021

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…

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Posted on August 16, 2020September 20, 2020

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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Posted on May 18, 2020

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…

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Posted on April 25, 2020May 7, 2020

Dogs for Adoption As of 05/03/2020

FURTHER DETAILS TO COME ON OUR PETFINDER/ADOPT A PET ACCOUNT PAGES Name: Keen  NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Breed: Unknown Age: est 12 weeks Gender: Male Looking…

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Posted on April 12, 2020April 25, 2020

Handsome Boy needs a Foster to Adopt home, ASAP! Update: Marvin Adopted

MARVIN 3 years old Weight: 45 lbs Lived in a home with other dogs and children, no idea about cats Roamed freely around the town…

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Posted on April 11, 2020May 3, 2020

Incoming Dogs for Adoption (Southern Comfort Fiesty 15) ADOPTED UPDATE 4/25

These 5 dogs are littermates.  Their Mother is a Labrador Retriever Mix, the father(s) are unknown.  They are currently 7 weeks old on April 11th.…

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Posted on April 1, 2020September 20, 2020

Incoming Dogs For Adoption/Fostering (Southern Sweet 16 group)

ADOPTED MIKA 1 to 1.5 years old Female American Pitbull Mix Dog Friendly Weight: 45 to 50 lbs Taking Foster to Adopt Applications ADOPTED BASIL…

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  • K9 ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE, INC. (KEI)
    • This Is Us
    • Testimonials
    • Testimonials
    • Mission Statement
    • Rescue Best Practices: Five Freedoms
    • Considering Adoption?
    • Be A Sponsor: A lifeline of Support
  • FOSTER/ADOPTION/VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
    • FOSTER / ADOPT
    • Foster / Adoption Policies
    • KEI Foster Agreement
    • Fostering: What it means to a dog in need and you?
    • Adoption Contract
    • Adoption Fees
    • Volunteer
    • Two Week Shutdown For the Dogs New Beginning
  • DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
  • KEI AFFILIATES
    • Supporting Foundations
    • 2019 Sponsors
    • Veterinary Medical Care Partners
    • KEI Training Resources
  • SHELTER PARTNERS
    • Animal Welfare League/Wabash
    • Chicago Animal Care and Control
  • KEI COMMUNITY OUTREACH
    • Food Resources
    • Lost Dog? What to do.
    • Power of 3
    • Southern Comfort Coalition
  • KEI ALUMNI FAMILIES
    • 2016 Adoptions
      • Sugar (Abandoned)-Adopted
    • 2017 Adoptions
      • Cairo (Cairo,Il)-Adopted
      • Hope-Adopted (CACC)
      • Etta Jane (NCAC)-Adopted
      • Stanley (CACC) Adopted
      • Lily Rose (CACC)-Adopted
      • Ferro (NCAC)-Adopted
      • Faith (CACC)-Adopted
      • Stanley-(CACC)-Adopted
    • 2018 Adoptions
      • Wilson (CACC)-Adopted
      • Halsey (CACC)-Adopted
      • Denali (Cairo Pup Litter)- Adopted
      • Khan (Cairo, IL) Adopted
      • Claudius (Tennesse Shelter)-Adopted
      • Ingrid (NCAC)- Adopted
      • Ernesto-(CACC)-Adopted
      • Lauren-Adopted (CACC)
      • Violet Moon (CACC) Adopted
      • Astrid-(NCAC)-Adopted
      • Saul OS(Cairo, IL) -Adopted
      • Tiberius (Tenn) Adopted
      • Dana Kay (OS)-Adopted
      • Ernesto-(CACC)-Adopted
    • 2019 Adoptions
      • Delilah (CACC Chicago 12)-Adoptabled
      • Jessie-Adopted!!!(Abandoned)
      • Maggie (OS)-Adopted
      • Marcus Aurelius (Tennesee Shelter)-Adopted
      • Henry -(Abandoned) Adopted
      • Livia (CACC)-Adopted
  • News & Information
    • Safe At Home w/ K9 Enrichment Initiative Joliet Slammers Baseball game to benefit the dogs
    • Dogs looking for love and forever
    • Rescue Best Practices: Five Freedoms
    • Trinity: Journey of a Warrior Princess Dog
    • Trinity Turns One!
    • Simple Lessons With Major Impact
    • Trinity: My Very Own T-shirt?
    • Trinity-Strike Out Animal Cruelty
    • Trinity Grace: Splint Be Gone
    • Who Rescued Who, Lessons Taught
    • Trinity: Photos
    • Trinity: Thank you!
    • Trinity: Give me the Bark Pops!
    • Trinity: Foster Home
    • Trinity Update!
    • Trinity: They Named Me Trinity
    • Happy Mother’s Day!
    • Brian and Amanda Bickell Foundation “Bick’s Pit’s” 2018 Calendar
    • Fostering: What it means to a dog in need and you?
    • Puppypalooza
    • #30DAYSOFHOPE: Bette Davis Eyes
    • Celebrating King Cairo. One Love.
    • Southern Comfort Coalition
    • Brian and Amanda Bickell Foundation “Bick’s Pit’s” 2018 Calendar
    • St. Pawstricks Bowl!
    • Baby Hope Needs Our Help!
    • Chicago’s Homeless Animals Need You!
    • Trinity Steps Out Against Animal Cruelty
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