Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue

I am forever grateful for CBBR for rescuing my incredible pit mix puppy. She is a great dog. The foster mom we worked with was really helpful and easy to communicate with. She did the adopting and home inspection in one which was really helpful.
The reason I’m giving this rescue 2 stars is because they promised she would be spayed (we had to take care of this on our own) and when we took her to the low-​cost clinic, they also said she will automatically get all of her shots — all of which were promised with the $ 200 adoption fee. After a bit of calling an adoption counselor and having her talk to a tech at the clinic the day of the schedule spay, we got her spay paid for as well as some of her shots. They promised to provide the bordatella shot and pay for the remaining shots on her bill ($ 30). I sent numerous emails over a 2 month period with ZERO response. We ended up just paying the $ 30 (plus $ 200 adoption fee) as well as paying out of pocket for the bordatella shot from our vet.
I understand this is a volunteer agency but they do not give what they promise. They are hard to get a hold of and do not care about follow up once you’ve paid your adoption fee. Always adopt your animals but make sure what they say is true!

First off, these guys are a non-​profit – so it’s going to be a lil’ bit different than working with a breeder or going to a shop. But they genuinely have the dog’s best interests in mind and want to make a perfect match. They specialize in Pitbull /​Staffordshire Terriers and mixes and the like.
Before you get excited… these are «high maintenance» working dogs (they need to do things, even if it’s something simple like ripping a leather work glove into the teeniest bits). And, they can be headstrong (the dogs, not the .org). They need jobs, exercise, and rules, and a strong «leader» who will enforce those rules. Then you will have incredibly happy dogs.
I would not recommend these breeds for beginners, but an experienced dog person will be delighted having one of these incredibly affectionate critters around (I get leaned and slobbered on when I come home. Pretty great!).
I found my interaction with this crew to be professional, although somewhat scatterbrained because there are a bunch of people who are involved on the back end and AFAIK they all have day jobs as well. However I found my perfect puppy here and adopting her was pretty painless.
I genuinely feel these guys are out for the dogs’ best interest. There is an application to fill out and a phone call and a home visit. They want to put these critters into loving homes – not fighting rings or puppy mills.
Remember though, these are generally larger working dogs and they need exercise and challenges! If you want a moving pillow… do not go this route! Get a Cavy Span
instead.
But, If you want a challenge and are active and don’t mind working a dog into a silly mess that slurps up water and then licks your face with ridiculous amounts of happydrool, please browse those pretty faces and fall in love with a loving critter who would love a comfortable permanent home.

I adopted my pit-​mix, Cooper, from these guys nearly 5 years ago. At the time I was without a car, so they actually brought him to me and did the home inspection and everything all at once.
I’m so lucky to have gotten such a fantastic, docile, easygoing (see:lazy) dog. Hes generally good with other dogs, loves people and little kids and unless he gets in the trash when I’m at work, he’s just about perfect.
Thanks for a fantastic dog and smooth experience!

We just became foster parents to a sweet 4 month old Pitbull mix. She was rescued from Chicago Animal Care and Control. Because of her breed mix, she would have never been offered for adoption and all pitbulls and other bully breeds face the same fate, unless a breed specific rescue comes and places them in foster homes. These great dogs are euthanized unless someone from a rescue comes and gets them. Not their fault some gang banger or dope dealer thinks it’s cool to have a tough looking dog or to fight them for money. Dog fighting is becoming a major problem in the Chicago area and many pups are used for bait if they are not aggressive enough. If you witness or even suspect dog fighting, please call 311 in the city and your local police in the suburbs. A worthwhile organization that could use more help. They do not currently have an actual facility, but rely on volunteers to help house the dogs until forever homes are found.
Update 4÷29÷07
I am very allergic to Peanut and another volunteer has offered to take her until a forever home will be found. I am very sad about that, but we did save her from euthanasia, so can’t be too sad about that. She had a good start with us and learned how to sit and was doing great on her house training. She will make someone a great pet. Peanut is getting spayed today and vaccinated and microchipped. She will be available for adoption very soon, so if you’d like a lively, sweet pup, look her up on the website or call and ask about Peanut. She is an awesome dog and will repay you with kisses and snuggles!
Update 5÷03÷07
Peanut is recovering from her spaying and doing well. She should be available for adoption very soon! Her new photos, taken by Sheri, are up on the website and also in my profile. She is about as cute as they come! Please consider adoption when adding a companion to your life. These are great dogs and they deserve a chance.
Update 5÷18÷07
I am very sad to report that poor Peanut is being considered for euthanasia. She did not transition well into her new home and attacked a dog and the person trying to break them up. From what we were told, she messed up this woman’s hands pretty badly. It saddens me greatly to hear this, as Peanut was sweet and loving towards us and Bandit. She is a very dominant girl, but I would not have said she was aggressive or dangerous. She will be evaluated by one of CBBR’s trainers and if they cannot work with her to resolve this, she will be put down. I understand why this must be this way, but still makes me sad to know that such a young dog has suffered so much trauma to cause this type of behavior.
Update ⁷⁄₀₇
Poor Peanut was euthanized. Her issues were too deeply embedded and she was deemed too dangerous for adoption. Very sad, she could be so sweet, but she just was not well bred or socialized and who knows what happened to her in her short life. R.I.P., little Peanut and live free.