
“Hat's off to the Bark Ave. crew for helping Puppet and so many other wonderful dogs get a chance in life! You're awesome.”
Did You Know...
According to American
Canine Temperament Testing Association, the American Pit Bull Terrier has a pass rate of 95%. This makes it the fourth highest passing dog breed out of 122 breeds. Remember, ban the deed not the breed!
For information
about Pit Bulls, visit:
www.understand-a-bull.com
Pit Stop --
Informational Overview. What It Means to Be a Bully Breed Owner and Keeping Up Your End of the Leash.
The owners and staff of Bark Avenue are passionate about helping dogs...not only dogs with families, but homeless dogs too. While Bark Avenue is not a dog rescue, we have helped a number of homeless dogs find forever homes. We have helped find homes for over 155 dogs since we opened in 2002. These dogs usually come from homes or are given to us for various reasons. We also help a few local rescues with housing some of their dogs. If you are looking for a dog and don’t find the one you’re looking for on this page, we recommend visiting: K9 4 KEEPS, New Leash On Life, Chicago Pit Stop, Lovin’ Life Rescue (aka Puppy Love-Love Cats Rescue) and Petfinder.
Help Lead Callilou to her Angel
Callilou is K9 4 KEEPS senior sweetie, who is looking to find her forever home. She was found as a stray and ended up at Chicago’s Animal Care and Control where volunteer after volunteer fell in love with her. Her sweet disposition and gentle soul landed her a place on the adoption floor too…where she sat waiting to meet her special someone. Unfortunately, the older dogs are often overlooked for a younger dog, so Callilou was passed over time and time again. There is something extra special about her that defies description. The closest we can get is to say that with her precious smile and beautiful spirit, Callilou is destined to be someone's perfect companion. (For more pictures and information about Callilou click here
Visit Callilou at Bark Avenue’s OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
If you are interested in meeting Callilou at a different time, please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285
or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
Any help in getting the word out about Callilou is greatly appreciated! A downloadable PDF of Callilou's Flyer is available here.
Meet Gunnar — K9 4 KEEPS Gentle Giant
Gunnar was saved from death row just in the nick of time. This boy is gorgeous and incredibly sweet. We are guessing that he’s around 14 months old. He has puppy-like playful qualities, is incredibly gentle, loves to give hugs and will roll on his back for belly rubs. Gunnar is also a fast learner. He picked up sit within minutes and is getting better with his leash manners every day. (For more pictures and information about Gunnar click here or on his photo).
Visit Gunnar at Bark Avenue’s OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
If you are interested in meeting Gunnar at a different time, please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285
or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
Tipper is ADOPTED!!!
Tipper is a happy, friendly, smart little bundle of personality. He was left tied up outside a store for many hours and was eventually picked up and brought to us. It’s not clear whether he was abandoned by his person or if his person ran into some kind of trouble or what. A call to the number on his collar yielded a ‘wrong number’. He wasn’t microchipped, and we haven’t had any luck locating anyone who recognizes him.
As we began to clean him up, it became clear that he had a nasty hot spot under an area of heavy matting on his chest. He has healed up nicely and is currently living in a wonderful foster home that he shares with another dog. He’s learning his basic obedience and is house trained. Tipper has loads of personality and will make a wonderful companion for some lucky person or family.
For more pictures and information about Tipper click here or on his photo.
If you are interested in meeting Tipper please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285 or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
Meet Olive — K9 4 KEEPS Petite Pittie
Olive was found wandering the streets of Chicago. She had lots of wounds and scabs on her body and the good samaritan who found her thought she may have been in a dog fight. The vet said her wounds were not from a dog fight, but actually from neglect. She had very bad mange and the wounds/scabs were due to a secondary infection from not being treated. Olive has now healed wonderfully and is a gorgeous girl! She is a petite little thing and is very smart. She knows “sit”, “wait”, and walks well on a leash. Olive is very playful and loves chasing a ball! Positive energy surrounds her and she’s quite a happy, smiley girl (well, what pitbull isn’t happy & smiling?!?!!). Olive would love to be the center of your world and needs to be the only canine love in your home. She is a high-energy girl that needs lots of exercise, but at the end of the day, Olive would love to snuggle up on the couch snoring away next to you while you watch TV or read a book.
For more pictures and information about Olive click here or on her photo.
Visit Olive at Bark Avenue’s
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
If you are interested in meeting Olive at a different time, please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285
or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
Beautiful, Brindle Bambi
Bambi is a beautiful brindle girl who was rescued along with two of her litter-mates back in September 2010. The other two have been adopted and she would love nothing more than to find her forever home too. She is outgoing, sweet, playful and smart. She has started training, is spayed, micro-chipped and current on her shots. We estimate her birthday to be around July 25th, 2010. Please open your heart and home to Bambi-lini.
For more pictures and information about Bambi click here or on her photo.
Visit Bambi at Bark Avenue’s
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00–3:00
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00–3:00
If you are interested in meeting Bambi at a different time, please contact Lovin’ Life Rescue (aka Puppy Love/Love Cats Rescue) directly at 312-636-1200 or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.puppylove-lovecats.org.
Meet Gentle Sam
Sam is a charmer and an all-around awesome dog! He was in a shelter in Indiana and was due to be put to sleep one Friday afternoon in December. Thankfully, a guardian angel stepped in to help him and ultimately bring him to the attention of K9 4 KEEPS. He is a good sized dog and is unusually agile (and gentle) for his size. He would make an excellent walking companion for someone because, despite his youth and energy, he walks very well on leash. He is also smart and anxious to learn. He already knows how to sit, and he shows a great willingness to try new things. Best of all Sam seems to love everyone, and he LOVES to give kisses!
For more pictures and information about Sam click here or on his photo.
Visit Roscoe at Bark Avenue’s
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
If you are interested in meeting Sam at a different time, please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285
or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
Meet Mr. Personality, Roscoe P. Coltrane
Named after the sheriff from Dukes of Hazzard, Roscoe P. Coltrane...our Roscoe seems to always be up to something! Whether he is figuring out how to get more attention or how to get you to give him a treat, he’s as cute as can be! He came to us from a rescue in Michigan where he didn’t get out much...so he has some catching up to do on life and training. He’s hoping to find someone who wants to show him the sights during the day and take long naps with him in the evening. More than anything, he just wants a place to call home. (For more pictures and information about Roscoe click here or on his photo).
Visit Roscoe at Bark Avenue’s
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
If you are interested in meeting Roscoe at a different time, please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285
or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
Meet Outgoing Olivia
When the police arrived at Olivia’s former home, her owners opened the door and let Olivia and their other dog run out of the house toward the officers. The result was that Olivia was shot three times and her housemate was shot to death. Olivia was taken to Chicago’s Animal Care and Control to be evaluated and treated. The medical team at CACC fell in love with her and nursed her back to health, and the wonderful people who administer the court case dogs program (Safe Humane Chicago) became her champions. When we heard Olivia’s story, we knew that she was meant to be a K9 4 KEEPS dog so that we could help her find a home where she would be loved and protected for the rest of her life. Read more.
For more pictures and information about Olivia click here or on her photo.
Visit Olivia at Bark Avenue’s
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
OPEN HOUSE this Saturday from 2:00-3:00
If you are interested in meeting Olivia at a different time, please contact K9 4 KEEPS directly at 312-221-9285
or visit their website where you will also find foster/adoption information and applications: www.k94keeps.org.
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Rest In Peace Our Beloved Tank

Tank came to us with a hoof-print on his face and left us with paw prints on our heart. We will miss him.

“Chloe and I are doing great and miss you all! She is such a great dog and is my very best friend. I cannot imagine life without her. Thank you for bringing her into my life!”




