Rescue Chicago

Rescue Chicago Rescue Chicago is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting Chicago’s animals and pet owners.

We know you have all been waiting for a Chicago Rescue Days recap - and here it is!Going into this, we weren’t really su...
12/24/2024

We know you have all been waiting for a Chicago Rescue Days recap - and here it is!

Going into this, we weren’t really sure what to expect. Finding foster homes around the holidays is tough - thanks to cold weather, travel, burnout, etc.

BUT this was one of the most successful Chicago Rescue Days ever!

29 groups came together to pull local animals from . That’s a new participation record!

56 cats were rescued, and almost 25% of them were senior or medical cases.

And if that sounds like a lot...how about 79 dogs!? That’s another CRD record! Of those, 47 were large dogs and 27 of those large dogs were bully breeds.

In total between merch sales and cash donations, we raised $31,047 which is well beyond what we raised in 2023.

THANK YOU to all of the rescues, donors and fosters that came together to support CACC and our local animals!

Pictured: dogs pulled by and , and a cat pulled by .

We know you have all been waiting for a Chicago Rescue Days recap - and here it is!Going into this, we weren't really su...
12/24/2024

We know you have all been waiting for a Chicago Rescue Days recap - and here it is!

Going into this, we weren't really sure what to expect. Finding foster homes around the holidays is tough - thanks to cold weather, travel, burnout, etc.

BUT this was one of the most successful Chicago Rescue Days ever!

29 groups came together to pull local animals from Chicago Animal Care and Control. That's a new participation record!

56 cats were rescued, and almost 25% of them were senior or medical cases.

And if that sounds like a lot...how about 79 dogs!? That's another CRD record! Of those, 47 were large dogs and 27 of those large dogs were bully breeds.

In total between merch sales and cash donations, we raised $31,047 which is well beyond what we raised in 2023.

THANK YOU to all of the rescues, donors and fosters that came together to support CACC and our local animals!

Pictured: dogs pulled by German Shepherd Rescue, Inc, Dark Horse Dogs, NFP, and a cat pulled by Forever Fortunate Felines.

A few more of the animals that left  this week thanks to our Chicagoland rescue partners.Ways to donate: Link in bioZell...
12/13/2024

A few more of the animals that left this week thanks to our Chicagoland rescue partners.

Ways to donate:
Link in bio
Zelle/PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

All funds raised will be donated to the rescues that have been pulling animals from our city shelter this week!

Look at these faces!! Just a few of the cats and dogs that said so long to the shelter life and are now safe with rescue...
12/10/2024

Look at these faces!! Just a few of the cats and dogs that said so long to the shelter life and are now safe with rescues. Our fundraiser and merch are still linked in bio - all donations will go towards the rescues pulling animals from this week!

More faces of animals that have left our city shelter in the past few days! Thank to the rescues who have come together ...
12/10/2024

More faces of animals that have left our city shelter in the past few days! Thank to the rescues who have come together to help our city's animals.

We're still fundraising:
Venmo -
Zelle/PayPal - [email protected]
Facebook fundraiser - https://www.facebook.com/donate/572956412102725/897056079203360/

And merch is still for sale: https://www.bonfire.com/chicagosbest/

Let's keep this going Chicago!!

Thank you to Heartland Animal Shelter Harmony House for Cats Dark Horse Dogs, NFP The Catcade - cat rescue and lounge Anderson Humane Animal Welfare Networks Association Forever Fortunate Felines Anti-Cruelty

Just a few of the faces of animals that are out of the shelter and into foster homes! Chicago Rescue Days is underway!! ...
12/08/2024

Just a few of the faces of animals that are out of the shelter and into foster homes! Chicago Rescue Days is underway!!
Pictured:
- Nightengale:
- Gobbles:
- Blueberry Muffin:

We’ve raised almost $25,000 so far and are so grateful to the rescues coming together to help our city’s animals! If you are able to donate, please click the link in bio or donate via an option below:

Venmo:
Zelle/Paypal: [email protected]

Chicago Rescue Days starts TODAY!From today through next Friday, December 13, rescues will be incentivized to focus on o...
12/06/2024

Chicago Rescue Days starts TODAY!

From today through next Friday, December 13, rescues will be incentivized to focus on our LOCAL dogs and cats! For every animal they pull from Chicago Animal Care and Control during these eight days, they will receive a portion of the funds we raise.

We have already raised over $20k between Facebook, merch and direct donations, and will continue to fundraise through 12/14.

We also have another match today - $1,500! So if you have not yet donated, today is a great day for it!

Facebook fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/donate/572956412102725/896795909229377/

Venmo:
Zelle: [email protected]
PayPal: [email protected] (fees apply)

Proceeds from all of our merch will also go toward Chicago Rescue Days through 12/14.

Bonfire storefront: https://www.bonfire.com/store/rescue-chicago

Pictured: CACC's longest term dog resident, Hutton, wishing for rescue!

TODAY is the last day to get your Chicago’s Best: Pizza & Pets merch if you want it to arrive by Christmas!https://www.b...
12/05/2024

TODAY is the last day to get your Chicago’s Best: Pizza & Pets merch if you want it to arrive by Christmas!

https://www.bonfire.com/chicagosbest/

Pictured is the crewneck sweatshirt in Forest, which has been very popular if you are looking for a gift idea. 👀

Thank you to everyone that has already purchased - we have sold over 500 items and raised over $8,000 for Chicago Rescue Days!

If you ordered kid/baby items separately, those will be shipping in the next couple of days. There will not be any future kid orders.

Yes - it will be available after today, but will not ship in time for gift giving.

And don’t forget - Chicago Rescue Days starts tomorrow!

12/03/2024

Help our local animals. Things at CACC have gone from bad to worse. Every cage is full. Animals are coming in at a rate unlike anything we’ve seen in the past decade.

This is our city shelter. These are our city’s animals. For Giving Tuesday, we’re asking you to donate to help the cats and dogs of Chicago.

Chicago Rescue Days starts Friday. All funds raised will be given to the rescues that pull animals from CACC from December 6-13. Help our city’s pets, please donate today.

We have a $2,000 matching donor!

Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]

Link to Facebook fundraiser:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/572956412102725/

All proceeds from our merch will also be donated: https://www.bonfire.com/chicagosbest/

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About Us

Rescue Chicago is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to connect volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors & rescues in order to reduce the number of animals euthanized in our city.

We fundraise for Chicago Animal Care & Control and manage a number of programs that support CACC, local rescues and Chicago pet owners.