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From the Office of Bailing Out Benji, Illinois Chapter Raquel Melendez and Nikki Ormsby We are so thrilled to tell you that Illinois has OFFICIALLY…
Continue reading → ILLINOIS GOES HUMANE-NO MORE PUPPY MILL DOGS SOLD IN STORES
Name: Hope LoveAge: 7 years Gender: FemaleBreed: Am. Pitbull/Boxer XWeight: 55lbPeople: Love them!Dogs: Nope. Hope has the scars to show from her past life on…
It is with sad hearts that we have learned that Hope's dad has passed away, leaving Hope homeless. If you have followed our rescue from…
They are never "just a dog", they are all legends in someone's heart.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Weekend Update
Imogene Grace on the road to recovery.
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…
The time has come for our little prince to find his forever home.
Imogen and Callen I was speaking to shelter staff about a dog who they have taken in as abandoned after he has lived on…
Continue reading → Owner Runs Over Her Dog and Leaves the Pitbull to Die in the Street
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
Continue reading → Marcus Aurelius (Tennesee Shelter)-Adopted
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…
Interested in one of our gems? Complete an application here on the website after reading through the policies, procedures and all about who we are.…
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.…
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…
Continue reading → Stella & Chewy’s teams up with Pet People to feed homeless dogs
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…
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…
