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Puppies and dogs in Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Haylee Grace

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Plainfield, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
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Haylee is urgent, she has been in boarding for 4 weeks now and it's starting to take its toll, as she is often sad. Haylee is ready for her new family after having completed Heartworm disease treatment and the removal of a lump from her hind leg. She is healed, healthy and looking for love. Haylee is male dog social, people lover, cat accepted and child approved. She is the cutest little pittie with her waddle to and fro. She can be full of energy and mischievous, and then also loves to cuddle up and binge tv, while you hang out. She loves the affection and attention given to her. Highly recommend secured fenced yard, she is an escape artist. Too smart for her own good. House and crate trained, in fact she can often be found hanging out in her crate napping or daydreaming during the day. Haylee had a very rough past with neglect and abandonment, since joining us she has lived the "good life" with her foster family. She is the perfect pint size companion. Apply at www.k9ei.dog or for further information on the process, email info@k9ei.dog
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Nico

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos
Plainfield, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Nico was discovered in a field chasing after their mother who showed as a tri-color Shepherd following their birth. The vet estimated they were 8 weeks old when captured by animal control. There were 3 dogs, 2 females and 1 male, our Nico. Nico would do best in a home with another friendly, confident dog to show him the way. He can be shy of people, his captured was traumatic. Once he knows you are his friend, then you are buds. He loves other dogs of all sizes, ages, breeds and has taken to following his foster siblings on their daily routines. He is handsome, gentle, sweet natured and very intelligent. He learned housetraining quickly, goes into his crate although he prefers sleeping on his dog bed in his fosters room, he will wake her up if he needs to go out to potty. With the right family, who has time and patience to gain his trust and work to build the human-dog bond, he will flourish as his sister's have done. The sister's were captured 2 weeks ahead of him. Takes him a bit to start walking on lead, but once he decides he is ready he does well on lead. He loves romping around the backyard with the other dogs, sniffing to pick up all the news of the neighborhood and sunning on the deck. If interested in meeting Nico, please complete an application at www.k9ei.dog Do NOT expect us to respond to email inquires.
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Isa JuM

St. Bernard

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rosemont, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Boomer JuM

St. Bernard

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rosemont, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Legacy JuM

Great Pyrenees

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Rosemont, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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I have a very very cool name. I mean, who names a dog after a "lasting impression" left by anyone through actions, beliefs or accomplishments that may resonate with people???? I have to live up to this name and believe me, I am trying!!! My rescue family has definitely left an impression with me... I was so sick, scared, injured, dirty, scared when the rescue pulled me from the pound.... and LOOK AT ME NOW!! I have white fur, smiling face, relaxed and happy eyes and an openness for the future!! Can't leave a better LEGACY than that! So, here i am looking to leave a LEGACY with your family :) I can teach you about rescue, and adoption. Giving a dog a second chance and COMMITTING to them ;) Look me up and please adopt me, I am SO READY!! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)
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Rita Hayworth JuM

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Rosemont, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Rita Hayworth is my given name... and I have EARNED that name ;) She was a beautiful actress from the 50's, classy, sleek and sexy... me TOO :) I was the lead character in the movie, Shawshank Redemption too ;) I may have only been on a poster but what I represented to the inmates in the prison?? Freedom, another outside life full of love and glamour.... of course, most of the prisoners would never be free!! Except ANDY, he was truly INNOCENT and got to live in the outside world by outsmarting the warden who framed him. So for me, my life was kind of like a prison for the first 1 yr and 8 months of my life too...I was living on the streets with no real hope of a real life with love and food and no more puppies!! UNTIL the lady who had saved a couple of my litters of puppies FINALLY caught me!! I admit it, I was a little scared- I didn't believe in people anymore, because while i was suffering on the streets they would either drive around me or ignore me or throw things at me to scare me away from them... BUT, I was about to enter the land of milk and honey with my RESCUERS!!! They saved my puppies too and all have been adopted out. Now it is MY TURN! I have become so much more trusting and relaxed in the rescue, never a harsh word or anything but love and food and support and FUN!! I am ready for a loving and patient family, it will take me some time to adjust to a new environment.. so you must work a little to gain my complete trust. i hope you are ready and committed, cause I AM!!! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)

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Shelters & rescues in Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Illinois. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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American Eskimo Dog Rescue

PO Box 253, Wheeling, IL 60090

Pet Types: dogs

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Heartland Animal Shelter

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Perfectly Posh Paws

1746 E. Corktree Lane, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association

200 East Evergreen Ave, Suite 103, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

Pet Types: dogs

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Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.

PO Box 408, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue

P. O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60074

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Recycled Ruff Rescue

Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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