Ready to Welcome A New Family Member?
We are excited about your interest in adopting a dog from Chicago Rescue Authority! Adopting a rescue animal can be an incredibly fulfilling experience, and our adoption process is designed to ensure the best match for each potential home. Prospective adopters should reside within a 3-hour radius of Chicago and are required to complete an adoption application, provide a vet reference, and participate in a matching call. These steps are essential to gather comprehensive information and make the optimal placement for you or your family.
Given the unique qualities of each dog, including personality, temperament, energy level, compatibility with kids and other animals, and medical needs, we are very thorough and considerate when making a forever-home match. Our commitment is to thoughtfully place each dog in a suitable adoptive home, aiming for a permanent and loving environment.
Please remember that adopting a pet is a big decision, requiring time, money, and an estimated commitment of 10-15 years. While it can be rewarding, it's important to think through your decision thoroughly before bringing a companion into your life.
If you're ready to welcome your new best friend, initiate the adoption process today!
The CRA Adoption Process
Application
Application
Application
Thank you for expressing interest in welcoming a rescue dog into your home!
To assist us in matching you with the perfect pet, kindly complete and submit an adoption application.
Review
Application
Application
Upon receiving your application, we will conduct a thorough review to ensure our requirements are being met
Ensure that your application is accompanied by a valid ID photo and a digital home visit, sent to adopt@chicagorescueauthority.org .
If you have other pets in the house, it may expedite the process to let your veterinarian know to expect a reference call from us!
Matching
Application
Matching
The processing of your application will involve verifying your vet reference, if applicable, and arranging a matching call for you.
This call is essential to ensure that we can successfully pair the adopter and the dog in our care with their ideal match. Please prepare for this call to be approximately 30 minutes long and remember to be op
The processing of your application will involve verifying your vet reference, if applicable, and arranging a matching call for you.
This call is essential to ensure that we can successfully pair the adopter and the dog in our care with their ideal match. Please prepare for this call to be approximately 30 minutes long and remember to be open minded in case the dog you're hoping for doesn't end up being the right fit
Forever
Application
Matching
After processing your application, a team member will contact you to inform you of the outcome and whether you have been successfully matched with the dog of your choice. In cases where we have more qualified applicants than available dogs, rest assured that we will continue efforts to find a suitable match, either with another currently available dog or in the future.