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Overpopulation
Every day in the United States, thousands
upon thousands of puppies and kittens are born because of
the uncontrolled breeding of pets. Add to that number the
offspring of stray and abandoned companion animals, and the
total becomes even more staggering. Every year, between six
and eight million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters; some
three to four million of these animals are euthanized because
there are not enough homes for them.
YOU can help save a pets life
Spay
or Neuter your pet. Educate and encourage others with
pets to do the same.
Adopt.
Love Your Pet's non-profit division, Love Your Pet Rescue,
Inc., works with local animal shelters and other adoption
agencies to rescue and adopt out homeless pets. Photos of
loving pets now ready for you to take home are posted on this
page! Check back often for updates. You can also see our highlighted
Pets of the Week posted on www.chicagoathome.com.
Please email us at loveyourpet@sbcglobal.net
for more information or if you would like to meet any of our
adoptable pets. You can also visit our LINKS page for additional
resources on pet adoption.
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| Hunter. I am your typical wonderful Lab. I am the perfect age, about 6 yrs young, female, and I love to play fetch. I'm gentle with kids, know basic commands, have great energy, and will make a most loyal companion for you! |
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| Pepper. Hi! My name is Pepper and I am quite mellow for a Lab. I'm 9 years young but in excellent health and still have many good years left to bring you joy and love. I am good with children and other dogs. I am virtually no maintenance and would love the opportunity to meet you. Won't you pay me a visit? |
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| Dillon. I'm a male Shepherd mix, about 1-2 years of age and about 60 pounds. I am a very happy-go-lucky dog who gets along with everyone. I am so happy that my back end wiggles when I wiggle my tail. I even wiggle my tail when I'm eating! I love other dogs and love human affection. I am waiting to meet you! |
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| Sunny.
I am a sweet and playful Pointer mix about 1 year old. I have great energy and love to play ball and chase
after you. I love to jump and like to try to jump to face
level to greet you, so watch your nose! If you don't prefer
this I am smart too, so just a little discipline in this
area and I am the perfect family pet. I am a very goofy
little girl who is so eager to please you. I love to play
with other dogs and I'm very loving to people too! |
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| Bonnie.
I'm female Lab/Pointer mix about 1-2 years old and quite a clever little girl I'm told!
I am playful, friendly, and energetic, so please take me out so I can burn it off!
I love to play ball and catch. I also love to play with
other dogs, especially tag! I have a nice, friendly disposition
and would make a great family pet.
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| Kylee.
Hi! I'm a female Lab mix, 1-2 years old and about 50 lbs. I was a mommy at one
point and was rescued with one of my babies who has been
adopted. I'm a little shy at first, but with some love
I come out of my shell. I play well with all other dogs
and I'm told I'm a sweet and gentle soul! |
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| Clinton.
I am a very nice male Beagle approximately 1 year old and about 30 pounds. I can
be a little shy at first but I warm up quickly to gentle
hands and friendly voices. I have a crush on a visiting
pocket pup, and I can't help following her around, she's
adorable! I am great with other dogs and very sweet!
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| Hunter.
I am an adorable male beagle about 5 years old and roughly 32 lbs. I am spring loaded!
When I get excited I jump straight up in the air. I bet
I can be a great Frisbee dog! I am very happy go lucky
guy who just loves to run and play and I love other dogs! |
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| Jessie.
Hi! I am a very friendly and spunky young female Jack Russell Terrier mix about 2 years old weighing in around 22 lbs. I just can't get enough
love from everyone around me. I love to play with other
dogs and would make a great companion to someone who is
willing to care for me. |
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| Lucy.
I am a small female Shepherd mix about 35 lbs. and about 2 years of age. I love
to give kisses, go for walks and play with other dogs.
I can be a little shy if you come after me, but once I
get to know you I'm as friendly as can be! |
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Holly.
I am female smaller Aussie mix about 1 year old with a beautiful brindle coat. My foster mom tells me I have a beautiful face. I am quite shy and quiet at first and get a little more outgoing once I get to know you. I am a super friendly toward people, great with kids and a very lovable dog. I can be a little barky and snarly (I'm all talk) toward other dogs, esp. while being walked, but with a little training we can overcome this together. I will make a great family member and would love to cuddle with you!
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To
set up a Meet 'n Greet with any of our dogs in an off-leash
environment,
please send us an email at loveyourpet@sbcglobal.net
and we will email an
adoption application to you. Meet 'n Greets are by appointment
only.
Adoption donations are at least $200.
Our adoption policy requires that you first
participate in our Foster-to-Adopt program ($100 money order
or cash); in which the dog stays with you for
10-days to ensure we have the right match. We will schedule
a home visit during this time. If you decide to adopt your dog
after the foster period,
there will be a balance due of $100.
These
fees make our rescue program possible. Seem costly? Few, if
any, organizations provide their adoptable pets with all of
the premium products and services that we provide required
to insure a healthy and well-adjusted dog.
These include:
* Spaying & Neutering
* 5-in-1 Vaccine
* Bordetella Vaccine
* Heartworm Test
* Rabies
* Fecal Exam to check for parasites
* Drontal Plus Deworming Medication
* Frontline Plus Flea & Tick Preventative
* Heartgard Plus Heartworm Preventative
* Microchipping
* Premium Dog Food fed to all the dogs. We don't "sell
out" to manufacturers that
want to give us free samples to promote
their companies.
In addition, our rescued pets are temperament
tested and extremely socialized with other dogs as they attend
our exclusive dog playgroup program daily. Our staff spends
time on leash training and go over basic commands with the
dogs. If you are looking to adopt a pet from another organization
and their adoption fee is lower, bring this list with you
and ask them if they provide all of this to each animal they
take in.
When you adopt a pet from us you will receive:
- Discounts on Love Your Pet boarding,
daycare, pet food & merchandise for the life of the
pet adopted from our facility.
- Membership to Love Your Pet, entitling you
to invitations and discounts to special events and pet network
(see below), informative newsletters, emails regarding animal
behavior, health, and training tips.
Our pet network includes discounts to the following:
- 15% off first purchase of pet food and merchandise
at two local pet stores
- 20% off initial vet visit
- Dog walking discounts
- Dog training discounts
If you decide to adopt your
foster dog, the $100 can be applied toward the
adoption fee.
Please send payments and donations
to:
Love Your Pet Rescue, Inc.
2414 W. 14th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Foster.
Many shelters and rescue groups are in
need of people who can provide temporary homes for pets because
of minor injury, illness, age or lack of space in their facilities.
This is a great way to help several pets as they await their
new homes. You can contact any agency on our LINKS page to
see how you can provide a foster home to animals in need.
Donate.
Many animal shelters rely on government tax dollars or private
donations to keep their facility operable. Some of the smaller
rescue groups have very little resources to work with. Consider
donating to a local animal shelter or rescue group. Love Your
Pet Rescue uses 100% of its donations to help homeless pets.
We do not have top-heavy executive salaries to pay like large
shelter organizations, and our pet boarding division funds
those “administrative costs,” so you can feel
confident that your gift will directly benefit pets in need.
Sponsor a pet. Many
people that may not be able to have a pet where they live
still want to help. Sponsoring a pet is a great way to provide
care for a specific pet until s/he gets adopted. This can
be in the form of a one-time or monthly donation. All dogs
coming in need to have a physical exam. Many come in undernourished
and/or with parasites and need medication. Veterinary expenses
and food are very costly and quickly drain a shelter's budget.
If you would like to sponsor one of our homeless pets, you
can contact us by phone or email,
or mail in a donation and include the name of the dog you
would like to sponsor. We will send you regular updates and
photos of your dog until s/he gets adopted.
Volunteer. Consider
enriching a pet’s life by volunteering at a local shelter.
Many agencies like ours need volunteers to provide socialization,
play time, walks and kennel maintenance. You can also offer
your time and help with one of their fund-raising or adoption
events, as an extra pair of hands is always appreciated and
its a good place to meet fellow animal lovers.
Click.
This is the easiest way to help animals in need. A simple
click of a mouse on the Animal Rescue Site provides food for
rescued animals. If you sign up for the Daily Reminder or
order pet or people merchandise, several bowls of food are
given to homeless pets and you receive a free gift!
Tell Others.
If you know of someone thinking about getting a pet, encourage
them to adopt from a shelter or rescue group and refer them
to our website. The animals rely on us to be their voice.
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