Where does NLOL get their dogs?

Can I meet an available dog?

What does it mean to foster a dog/puppy?

Can NLOL take my dog if I'm moving or otherwise can't keep it?

Are NLOL pets already fixed and have they had their shots?

Why do you charge $165 to adopt a dog?

Do you have cats or kittens for adoption?

I've found a dog... what should I do?

Q: Where does NLOL get their dogs?
A: NLOL rescues from local shelters mainly dogs that are on death row, dogs that have injuries or illnesses. Many of the dogs just need a little TLC, a bath and a good hair cut, and they are as good as new. Others need some antibiotics which clears up kennel cough, runny nose, etc..  Too often, these dogs are overlooked and eventually euthanized. Next time you go to the shelter ... think of the potential a dog could have. Some frogs, once kissed, do turn into handsome princes!  Visit www.chicagoanimalcare.org to find a shelter pet.
 

Q: Can I meet an available dog?
A: You can always come by one of our many weekend adoption events.  Or you can fill out an Adoption Application online and a NLOL representative will contact you.
 

Q: What does it mean to foster a dog/puppy?
A: Becoming a foster parent is a great way to get directly involved in rescue work.  Our dogs benefit from a home environment and the personal care, attention and training given by a foster parent is invaluable.  Foster volunteers provide a temporary, loving home until the pet can be placed in a permanent home.  New Leash On Life provides the animal's food, supplies and medical needs.  If you are interested in fostering a NLOL dog or puppy, please see our Info on Fostering page for more info.

Q: Can NLOL take my dog if I'm moving or otherwise can't keep it?
A: No, New Leash Leash On Life rescues dogs from the shelters that would otherwise be killed.  These dogs take priority over a privately owned dog.  In addition, we receive over 100 requests a week from people wanting us to take in their pet.

If you are moving, we suggest you read our "Moving, but can't take your dog?" article.  We, of course, highly suggest you try to keep your pet... after all, you made the choice to care for the dog for the rest of its life when you chose to buy or adopt it.  It's very difficult on a pet to be separated from its owner.  If you absolutely cannot keep the animal (are you sure?), our suggestion is to place an ad in the paper, hand out flyers to your local veterinarian clinics, ask friends... whatever you can do to find a safe and loving home. 

If you bring your pet to the shelter, another animal may be put to sleep to make room for yours.  The shelter has the right to euthanize an owner turn-in at any time!  Usually, if your dog is not adopted within a short time frame, it will be put to sleep.  There are already 24,000 animals put to sleep in the Chicago area alone each year.  You don't want your pet to be added to that number.

Q: Are NLOL animals already fixed and have they had their shots?
A: NLOL animals are always spayed and neutered before being placed for adoption.  They are also updated on all vaccinations, including rabies.  In the case of very young puppies, they may not have had their complete set of shots yet. 

Q: Why do you charge $165 to adopt a dog ?
A: When you adopt a dog from New Leash On Life, you are not buying that pet.  We ask for a tax-deductible donation that allows us to transfer 2 or 3 more dogs from the shelter... in essence, you are helping save more lives!  Remember that our pets are updated on all shots, have been spayed or neutered, and in many cases, been given needed medication or surgery.  Without your donation, we would be unable to feed our animals or have the funds needed to save more from the shelter.  We accept any donations above the asking amount if you so choose. Our requested donation also covers registering your pet's microchip!

Q: Do you have cats or kittens for adoption?
A: At this time, our focus is to rescue the many dogs and puppies in the Chicago area that need our help.  If you are looking for a cat rescue, try:

Red Door Animal Shelter
Harmony House for Cats
Tree House Animal Foundation