Famous Fido Rescue Adoption, Wellness & Learning Center

Famous Fido Rescue Adoption, Wellness & Learning Center A 501c3 non-profit in Chicago advocating for animal rescue & welfare. https://linktr.ee/FamousFidoRescue

MEOWCHELLA IS THIS WEEKEND!!!!Come get your cuddle fix, because we’re overflowing with wonderful and adorable kitties wh...
08/26/2025

MEOWCHELLA IS THIS WEEKEND!!!!

Come get your cuddle fix, because we’re overflowing with wonderful and adorable kitties who can’t wait to meet you!

When: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 30 -31 from 12 - 6pm
Where: Famous Fido Rescue, 3124 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Swing by for light refreshments, easy meet-and-greets, and help us send a lot of kitties home before August ends. Want to speed things up? Start your application at https://famousfidorescue.org/cat-adoption-application

Not adopting? Bring a friend, share this post, or donate to support their care. Let’s make this a weekend full of happy “gotcha” moments! See the adoptable animals & support them here: https://famousfidorescue.org/adoption

Meet William - the brindle heartthrob you didn’t know you needed until now. At just one year old, William has already ma...
08/25/2025

Meet William - the brindle heartthrob you didn’t know you needed until now.

At just one year old, William has already mastered the art of melting hearts. He’s got kind of soulful eyes and the kind of wiggly, playful charm that makes it impossible not to smile. Sure, life didn’t start out the way it should have for him - he came to us neglected and underweight - but you’d never know it from the way he loves.

William is gentle when you need a quiet moment, goofy when you’re ready for fun, and loyal in that once-in-a-lifetime best friend way. He’s the total package - minus the “already spoken for” part. That’s where you come in.

Bully breeds like William are often the last to be chosen, but we know he’s going to be someone’s everything. Let’s make sure he doesn’t have to keep waiting.

Apply to adopt William at https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

If you can’t adopt, please share or donate. Every bit helps: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

Hi, I’m Stanley. Full-time good boy, part-time blanket wrestler, and occasional hallway greeter here at Famous Fido Resc...
08/25/2025

Hi, I’m Stanley. Full-time good boy, part-time blanket wrestler, and occasional hallway greeter here at Famous Fido Rescue. I’ve been here since January 2024, and while the volunteers say I’m a “favorite,” I keep wondering…if I’m so great, why am I still here?

I’m the kind of guy who gives two-paw handshakes because one just isn’t enough. I’m a professional people-watcher (seriously, I sit at my kennel door like a doorman at a fancy hotel), and I wag so hard you’d think I just won the lottery when someone even glances in my direction.

But every day I get passed up. Every week goes by. I watch new dogs arrive and get adopted faster than you can say “treat.” I try not to take it personally, but it’s hard. I’ve got a lot of love bottled up in this big ol heart of mine, and no one to give it to yet.

I had a family once. They said I got “too big” for their apartment and just…let me go. I didn’t understand then. I still don’t. But I haven’t stopped believing someone out there will see me and say, “that’s my dog.”

So, what’s it like waiting? It’s a lot of daydreaming - about backyard zoomies, belly rubs on the couch, walks where I stop to sniff every single flower. I imagine my person. I imagine what it feels like to belong.

If you’re looking for a loyal best friend with a goofy streak and a heart bigger than my head (which is saying something), I’m your guy.

Apply to adopt me today - I’m ready: https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

Teddy is READY and he's seriously awesome!This 2-year-old kelpie mix has been waiting way too long, and we just can’t un...
08/25/2025

Teddy is READY and he's seriously awesome!

This 2-year-old kelpie mix has been waiting way too long, and we just can’t understand why. He’s playful, smart, super loyal, and has the kind of goofy charm that makes every day brighter.

Teddy is the kind of dog who will be your hiking buddy and your couch potato. He’s down for adventures, totally into belly rubs, and has the most expressive eyes you've ever seen. He's got personality for days and he just needs someone to give him a shot.

Still no inquiries. Not one. Let's change that.

Apply to adopt Teddy now at https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application
Can't adopt? You can still help! Donations help to provide food, housing, and medical care. Give one-time or become a monthly supporter to help Teddy and dogs like him in the future today: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate.

Let's make Teddy's future as bright as he is! Help us find his person. Please share!

Indiana is under a year old, still learning about the world, still figuring out who he is. At this age, he should be pla...
08/25/2025

Indiana is under a year old, still learning about the world, still figuring out who he is. At this age, he should be playing in a yard, learning new tricks, snuggling up with his person, and experiencing all the love that a growing puppy needs.

Instead, Indiana is growing up in rescue.

He was surrendered far too young, and we can tell he doesn’t understand why. His heart is so full of love, and it aches to be someone’s everything. He is sweet, gentle, and wonderful with other dogs. Indiana would blossom in a home with a canine friend to show him the ropes and humans who are ready to commit to him for life.

He deserves to know what it feels like to be truly loved. Not just for now, but forever.

Apply to adopt: https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

If you can’t adopt, please donate or share to help get Indiana the future he deserves: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

Let’s not let Indiana spend his entire puppyhood waiting behind rescue walls.

Charles is just 2 years old, but already he’s been let down more than once. Surrendered because he had “too much energy,...
08/25/2025

Charles is just 2 years old, but already he’s been let down more than once. Surrendered because he had “too much energy,” this little yorkie mix is trying to make sense of a world that keeps shifting beneath his tiny paws. He’s bright, bouncy, and full of life, but behind those expressive eyes is a heart that’s been hurt and is still learning how to trust again.

Charles isn’t perfect, but none of us are. He can be defensive when he feels unsure or overwhelmed, and he needs a home that will give him time, patience, and space to feel safe. He’ll do best as the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself. And once he feels secure, he’ll give that love back tenfold, with loyalty, affection, and his own unique charm.

Please consider giving Charles the chance he’s been waiting for, a chance to finally belong.

Apply to adopt at https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

Not ready to adopt? A donation helps us keep caring for dogs like Charles until their forever family comes. Every bit helps: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

We’re on the lookout for fantastic silent auction prizes for our upcoming Celebration of Life Gala!Do you have something...
08/25/2025

We’re on the lookout for fantastic silent auction prizes for our upcoming Celebration of Life Gala!

Do you have something to donate, know a business that might want to give, or even just have a great suggestion for us to reach out to? Every item helps make our auction exciting and impactful, raising the funds needed to care for animals who depend on us.

If you’d like to contribute or share an idea, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you for helping make this event one to remember!

They say some of the strongest souls are the quietest, and Solo is proof of that. At just 1 year old, this gentle boy ha...
08/25/2025

They say some of the strongest souls are the quietest, and Solo is proof of that. At just 1 year old, this gentle boy has already faced more challenges than any cat should. Taken from his mom and littermates too soon, Solo has spent much of his young life navigating the world alone, uncertain of who to trust or where to find comfort.

Solo isn’t the kind of cat who will leap into your lap right away, but his eyes tell a story of longing - for safety, for companionship, and for a chance to feel what it’s like to truly belong. He’s timid, yes, but not without hope. He watches the world with quiet curiosity, especially when other cats are nearby. He seems to yearn for a feline friend to guide him, to show him the ropes of trust and love.

Solo’s heart is fragile but not broken, and with the right guardian, he could blossom into the confident, happy soul we know he’s meant to be. He just needs someone who sees past his shy beginnings and believes in his potential. Someone who understands that love isn’t always immediate - it’s a patient, beautiful process that grows stronger with time.

We’re searching for a special home for Solo. One that is calm, stable, and filled with understanding. A home where he can have the companionship of another cat to ease his fears and help him feel safe. A home where his guardian will let him take things at his own pace and celebrate every small victory along the way.

If you’re that person, Solo is waiting for you. He’s waiting for the chance to show you the love he has to give and the joy he can bring.

Apply to adopt Solo on our website here: https://famousfidorescue.org/cat-adoption-application

Not in a position to adopt but still want to help? Please consider donating to support Solo and others like him who are waiting for their second chance: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

Together, we can give Solo the life he deserves - a life where he’s never alone again. Please share his story!

Get ready for a night that’s more than just dinner and drinks; it’s a chance to make a difference. On Friday, September ...
08/25/2025

Get ready for a night that’s more than just dinner and drinks; it’s a chance to make a difference. On Friday, September 12th, our Celebration of Life Gala at Chief O’Neill’s will bring together incredible food, an open bar, live entertainment, and an exciting silent auction, all while raising critical funds for the animals at Famous Fido Rescue.

Tickets are just $100 now (they’ll be $125 at the door), so don’t wait & secure your spot today and be part of a night that feels good and does good: https://famousfidorescue.org/product/celebration-of-life-gala-tickets

In January of this year, Blaze was surrendered to us as a tiny puppy, just a few weeks after being given as someone’s Ch...
08/25/2025

In January of this year, Blaze was surrendered to us as a tiny puppy, just a few weeks after being given as someone’s Christmas gift. He had barely gotten used to the idea of having a family before it was taken away. His people moved out of the country less than a month after getting him, and Blaze was left behind.

Now, here we are in mid-August. Blaze has grown from that little puppy in a green sweater to a handsome, playful young dog…but he’s still waiting. Waiting for someone to see him. Waiting for someone to choose him. Waiting for the life he’s always deserved.

These sad circumstances should never shape a life of loneliness. Blaze is full of love, joy, and the sweetest energy. He’s great with other dogs, loves to play, and still has that puppy spark that makes him so much fun to be around. What he needs now is stability, kindness, and a family who will be there for the long haul.

Blaze’s puppyhood has passed inside rescue walls, but his story isn’t over. We believe the right person is out there, the one who will finally give him the forever home he’s been dreaming of since the day he was left behind.

Apply to adopt Blaze at https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

If you can’t adopt, please donate to his care or share his story so his forever family can find him. Donate here: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

Let’s not let Blaze grow into adulthood still wondering why no one came.

Right now, this sweet 2-year-old bully mix is curled up in his room at the rescue, waiting. Waiting for someone to look ...
08/24/2025

Right now, this sweet 2-year-old bully mix is curled up in his room at the rescue, waiting. Waiting for someone to look past the label. Waiting for someone to see him.

Scooby Doo is gentle, shy, and trying so hard to be brave. He’s had a rough start - scary situations, no stability - but he’s never stopped believing that love is out there. With each walk, each kind word, he opens up just a little more. He’s polite, curious, and has a heart so big, it’s impossible not to fall in love.

But here’s the thing…dogs like Scooby - bully breeds - get overlooked. A lot. They’re misunderstood, unfairly judged, and often never get their chance. That’s why this post matters. That’s why you matter.

Scooby deserves a home that will let him exhale. A calm, adult-only space where he can feel safe and finally be a dog. He might even do well with another mellow pup friend, with slow intros and a little guidance.

Let’s rewrite the story for dogs like Scooby Doo.

Apply to adopt on our website: https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

Can’t adopt? Please donate to help with his care while he waits: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

Let’s be loud for the quiet dogs. Let’s speak up for the ones who can’t. Scooby’s forever starts with you. Please share!

LOOK AT DOTTI! 💖She’s been waiting patiently. For weeks, for months, for what feels like forever…and somehow, no one has...
08/24/2025

LOOK AT DOTTI! 💖

She’s been waiting patiently. For weeks, for months, for what feels like forever…and somehow, no one has scooped up this absolute gem of a dog yet.

Dotti is kind. She is gentle. She’s been through a lot, neglect, hunger, heartbreak, but she still believes in people. Still looks at you with eyes full of hope. Just look at her sitting like a perfect little princess in her floral chair and candy-colored necklace - how is she not in a home already?!

She’s the kind of dog who will make you laugh every day, who will press her head into your chest when you’re feeling down, who will follow you from room to room just to be near you. She’s loyal. She’s lovely. And she deserves a life so much better than the one she came from.

Dotti is ready for her forever. Are you ready to meet your best friend? Apply to adopt her on our website today: https://famousfidorescue.org/dog-adoption-application

If you can’t adopt, please consider donating to help with her ongoing care, and share her post - her family might just be one click away. Donate here: https://famousfidorescue.org/donate

Let’s not let Dotti spend another day waiting. She’s so ready to love you.

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3124 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL
60618

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

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