It’s A Pittie Rescue

It’s A Pittie Rescue is a foster-based dog rescue serving the Chicagoland area with a focus on pit bull-type dogs. Based in Peotone, Illinois, the rescue works to save, rehabilitate and rehome dogs while helping adopters better understand one of the most misunderstood groups of dogs in rescue.

Because It’s A Pittie Rescue is volunteer-run and foster-based, dogs typically live in foster homes instead of a traditional shelter building. This can give adopters helpful insight into each dog’s personality, home routine, training needs and overall fit before adoption.

Adopting From It’s A Pittie Rescue

It’s A Pittie Rescue uses an application-based adoption process for prospective adopters. Applicants must be over 21 years old and should be prepared for an adoption application, background check, reference calls, veterinarian check and home visit before approval.

After approval, the rescue helps arrange meet and greets so adopters can find a dog that fits their household. You can view adoptable dogs from It’s A Pittie Rescue on the rescue’s website before starting the application process.

Adoption Area and Fees

It’s A Pittie Rescue generally works with adopters within about three hours of the Chicagoland area. Out-of-state adoptions may be considered for fully vetted dogs when the home is a strong match, while puppies still waiting for spay or neuter surgery are usually placed closer to the rescue.

The rescue’s website listed the following cash or check adoption fees as of September 2022. Because rescue fees can change over time, adopters should confirm current adoption fees directly with It’s A Pittie Rescue before applying.

Dog Age	Listed Adoption Fee	Note
Under 12 months	$450	Includes a $50 training deposit
12 months and older	$350	Confirm current fees with the rescue

For dogs under 12 months, the listed fee included a $50 training deposit. The rescue noted that this deposit may be refunded after required training is completed within the time frame listed in the adoption contract.