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Max

Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever

Male, Young
Arlington Heights, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Max, a delightful four-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever mix from Arlington Heights, IL, whose shiny black coat with gold accents reflects the warmth of his playful spirit. Max is the epitome of a family dog—friendly, gentle, and eager to please. With his calm demeanor and cheerful outlook, Max has a way of making everyone feel at ease, from little ones to fellow four-legged friends! Max’s favorite activity is playing fetch, and he’ll happily chase after a ball as many times as his caregiver has the energy to throw it. He’s also an absolute gentleman on walks, making every outing a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Thanks to his formal obedience training, Max is a star at following commands like “sit,” “heel,” “jump,” “down,” and “back.” Whether it’s learning new tricks or sticking to his well-practiced routine of morning and evening walks, Max approaches every task with enthusiasm and focus!

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Shadow

Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Arlington Heights, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Zeppelin

Black Mouth Cur

Male, Young
Arlington Heights, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Zeppelin was adopted from a humane society in August, 2024 at eight months old. He is an awesome dog who is very intelligent, loyal, playful, social, active, trainable and good-natured. Unfortunately, with my busy work schedule, I am struggling to meet his high exercise and stimulation needs. He is also not suited for apartment living with one caregiver which is my situation. I’m hoping to rehome him to a caring, active family that has a large fenced-in yard and can devote the time necessary for his exercise and stimulation needs.

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Nova

Alaskan Malamute

Female, Adult
Mt Prospect, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nova is a 6 year old red and white malamute that came in with Sequoia and Luna. Sequoia seems particularly bonded to her. While these three do very well with each other, they have displayed some dislike toward other dogs of both sexes, especially when they are together a pack. Nova is a very tall girl and presents herself as the reserved lady of the the three, putting up with their shenanigans and maintaining her dignity. Her clown comes out every so often. If you are interested in this dog, or any of our other dogs, please go to www.iamra.org and fill out an online application. Steps to Complete: Complete an application Phone interview to see if we can meet your needs Homecheck to verify information Schedule adoption visit Adopting a Malamute is a serious commitment, requiring both financial stability and consistent living arrangements. IAMRA does not adopt to anyone under the age of 21. Although we rarely adopt to persons under 25, these applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis We require that you fill out our Adoption Application on our website, www.iamra.org, if you are interested in adopting. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, about our policies in general, or specific dogs available, once we have a completed form. Dogs are placed based upon personality matches with the prospective adoptive persons/families. Adoptions are handled on a first come, first served basis. All adoptions are based upon approval by the IAMRA Board of Directors. We reserve the right to refuse adoptors. IAMRA serves Illinois and portions of some bordering states. Each Alaskan Malamute has a modest adoption fee. Our dogs are temperament tested. We can give you information about the dogs likes and dislikes, level of alpha behavior, and level of socialization and training AFTER receiving an application.

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Sequoia

Alaskan Malamute

Female, Adult
Mt Prospect, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sequoia is a 4 year old red and white malamute who is almost, but not quite as tall as Nova. Sequoia is the outgoing social butterfly and voice of the three and definitely has a goofy side. If you are interested in this dog, or any of our other dogs, please go to www.iamra.org and fill out an online application. Steps to Complete: Complete an application Phone interview to see if we can meet your needs Homecheck to verify information Schedule adoption visit Adopting a Malamute is a serious commitment, requiring both financial stability and consistent living arrangements. IAMRA does not adopt to anyone under the age of 21. Although we rarely adopt to persons under 25, these applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis We require that you fill out our Adoption Application on our website, www.iamra.org, if you are interested in adopting. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, about our policies in general, or specific dogs available, once we have a completed form. Dogs are placed based upon personality matches with the prospective adoptive persons/families. Adoptions are handled on a first come, first served basis. All adoptions are based upon approval by the IAMRA Board of Directors. We reserve the right to refuse adoptors. IAMRA serves Illinois and portions of some bordering states. Each Alaskan Malamute has a modest adoption fee. Our dogs are temperament tested. We can give you information about the dogs likes and dislikes, level of alpha behavior, and level of socialization and training AFTER receiving an application.

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Skyler

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Mt. Prospect, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Skylar, the Cuddlebug! My middle name is "Pet Me". I was a stray in a Southern Illinois rural area when I was picked up and put in doggy jail. Adopt-A-Pet came and took me out and put me in a foster home so I could find a new family who would take proper care of me. My best guess is I'm somewhere between 3 and 5 years old. I weigh 17 pounds and kind of look like a large chihuahua. I'm sure there's some terrier in there too. I am tri-color with some pretty unique markings. Just look at my pictures! I LOVE attention, snuggling up with you & getting a massage: back, butt, tummy or head. It doesn't matter. Just pet me. I can sit or lie down on the couch or recliner next to my foster Mom, while she's on the phone. I won't move for an hour as long as she's massaging somewhere on me. That's the main time I sneak in a few kisses!! My second greatest passion is taking long, sniffing walks around the neighborhood. I'm really good at learning new things. I came to Adopt-A-Pet knowing pretty much nothing, and now I've mastered some of the basic commands. I know Sit, Come, Stay and Heel. Mom has me sit at every street corner saying, "It's a street." I am also learning to Down. A good obedience class with my adoptive family would really help in the long run. I'd be the star student, rather the teacher's pet. When I first came to this house I wasn't neutered and had to mark my territory all over. I didn't know that I was expected to do my business outside. Now I am neutered and my foster mom took me outside constantly to make me learn this. I still have an occasional accident but I've pretty much mastered housebreaking. I'm still a little leery with strangers and it might take me a little while to warm up to you. But once I do, watch out - I'm your friend for life! Again, that obedience class that you're going to take me to will help with this. I'd do best in a quiet house with someone that's home a lot to give me Love and let me reciprocate. Someone who enjoys taking long walks. No little kids, please, as I'm just not used to them and not quite ready to take them on yet. Will you please come and take me home so I can Love you? Skyler's adoption fee of $350 includes: vet exam, DAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, Bordetella vaccination, Rabies vaccination, 4DX heartworm/lyme test, flea/tick preventative, heartworm preventative, routine deworming, microchip and neuter.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Palatine, Illinois

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

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FURRever Friends Animal Rescue - Midwest Region

4305 Weber Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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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Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue

P. O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60074

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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Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.

PO Box 408, Mt. 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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Heartland Animal Shelter

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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American Eskimo Dog Rescue

PO Box 253, Wheeling, IL 60090

Pet Types: dogs

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The Buddy Foundation

65 W. Seegers Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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