Chicagoland, IL

Chicagoland Chapter

Building Bridges

By connecting our nation’s military Veterans with rescued animals, Pets for Vets helps create second chances and new beginnings. With over 300 successful matches and counting, we are changing lives one lick at a time.

Train For Good

Making the perfect, lifelong match begins with our dedicated volunteer trainers who help select and prepare animal companions for their new lives. If you are a professional dog trainer who wants to make a difference for Veterans and pets, we would love to have you on our team!

Make A Positive Change

Turn your dollars into real change with a tax-deductible donation to Pets for Vets. Your contribution directly impacts Veterans and their animal companions by providing everything they need to start their life together on the right paw.

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Healing Vets, Rescuing Pets

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About Our Chapter

Pets for Vets Chicagoland serves Chicago and the surrounding collar counties, including DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will.

Our staff
Roger Rosenquist - Chapter Director
Ray Valadez - Events and Fundraising Manager

Rachel Fein - Trainer
Carla Wagner - Trainer
Deb Plowman - Trainer
Brandi Calvert - Trainer
Jamie Merlo - Trainer
Kimm Hunt - Trainer
Ali Phillips - Trainer


About our Chapter
Pets for Vets Chicagoland is a local chapter of the national organization, Pets for Vets, and is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training and pairing them with America's veterans who could benefit from having a companion animal. The Pets for Vets Chicagoland Chapter serves veterans in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will Counties.




Testimonials


"He’s more than just a friend. He’s my battle buddy. He’s my left hand. We’re connected by a leash, but it’s really our umbilical cord. He’s sometimes more tuned into me than I’m tuned into me. He knows more about me than I do sometimes. He lets me know what’s going on."

– Adam


"You would think that a dog is just a dog. That may be true for some, but not me.
I used to sit at home, alone, and just let life pass me by, but now I have a reason to get up. Even if it’s feeding Samson, or taking him for walks, he has motivated me to live again."
– Luke

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