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Poppy is a beautiful 4-year-old sable-and-white rough collie who has the wisdom of an older dog with the playfulness of a young puppy. She was turned into us because she was reported to have a strong pray drive for small animals. Her foster mom reports that Poppy might chase fast-running animals, but as long as they are sedate and not running, she minds her own business.

She is housebroken, generally quiet, crate-trained and walks nicely on her leash.

Available

"She is as sweet as the day is long,” says Emma’s foster mom. And let’s face it, she has beauty to match that sweet temperament.

Emma unexpectedly found herself in our care after proving herself to be a bit of a “chaser” on the family farm. The cows and horses were not appreciative of Emma’s agility prowess, but perhaps an owner who is interested in working fly ball, Frisbee, or agility could utilize her talents!

Available

Meet Ross!  Ross is part of our Independence Day family who found themselves in a shelter during the 4th of July holiday.  Ross came to us with 5 brothers and sisters. His mom, Lady Liberty, is a collie, but we are unsure what breed(s) dad might be. 

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Boston is a part of the Independence Day family who found themselves in a shelter just before the 4th of July. Thanks to our dedicated foster homes and volunteers, this family came to CRGI.



Mamma is Lady Liberty and she did a fantastic job raising them! Daddy is unknown. Boston is now part of a new foster family and is looking forward to finding his own perfect forever home!

Available

It’s hard not to melt at the site of Piper’s incredibly sweet face, but she will also impress you with her good manners!

Available

Shilo is a handsome, happy, fun and energetic boy.  Ready to play fetch any time!

Want a dog to train with? Shilo would love that! He can show you just how smart he is! He is very food motivated and eager to please.  He likes to keep his mind and body active. In a short time at his foster home, he’s learned his name and how to “sit” on command and started working on “stay” and “come.” He needed some confidence building and training has helped him feel more comfortable in new situations. 

Shilo's ideal forever home would be an active family without children. He tends to do better with women and bonded pretty fast with his foster mom. His foster mom believes he would enjoy agility after some confidence building. A fenced yard is a must. Shilo is an active boy that loves to run and play so having another energetic canine or two would be just what he needs! Shilo would be too much for an older dog.

In Foster

Buddy Boy is new to our rescue. More information about him as we get to know him.

Medical Hold

Trixie came to us HW positive and will be on Medical hold for the next few months. We will post more about her as we get to know her.

Medical Hold

Rush was surrendered by his family to the Chicago Animal Care and Control shelter. After we were contacted by the CACC we were able to pull this boy out quickly. A noisy shelter is no place for a senior dog.

Medical Hold

Buddy is HW positive and will be on Medical hold for the next few months. We will post more about him as we get to know him.

Adoption Pending

Jefferson is 10 weeks old and part of the Independence Day family who found themselves in a shelter just before the 4th of July. Thanks to our dedicated foster homes and volunteers, this family came to CRGI.



Mamma is Lady Liberty and she did a fantastic job raising them! Daddy is unknown. Jefferson is now part of a new foster family and is looking forward to finding his own perfect forever home!

Adoption Pending

Gold Rush is a sweet and easy going boy.

His foster family could not part with him and decided to adopt him! We are so happy for Gold Rush and his family.

Adoption Pending

Hard to believe this little cutie was found on the side of the road by one of our volunteers! She was put on stray hold for 10 days, but no one claimed her. She is in foster care now and we will update more about her soon!

Adoption Pending

Skye is new to CRGI. We will post more information as we get to know her.

Adoption Pending

Saddie is under veterinary care and fighting Parvo. She is a little fighter and is doing well. 

Adoption Pending

Princess has been fighting Parvo and is under veterinary care. She is an adorable little fighter! Thanks to the quick response from her foster mom, she got to the vet early and is doing well.

In Foster

Ginger is new to CRGI. We will post more information as we get to know her.

Permanent Foster

Sabrina is a very sweet senior. She had an extreme limp when we first met her, but with medication, she is now getting around quite well.