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Puppies and dogs in Prospect Heights, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Prospect Heights, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Billie's adoption status with email updates.
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Billie

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Wheeling, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Billie is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Scroll through her pictures to see all her cute video content! Are you looking for a loyal, chill, fun, and loving companion? If you are, then we already have a lot in common. My name is Billie and I am a beautiful, wise, 7-year-old, German Shepard with a loyal, gentle and nurturing soul. What I dream most about, is being by my special person's side. I see us hanging out in a quiet home where we can be all chill and cozy by the TV, having fun with enrichment activities, and going for lots of walks. I also want to show off my talents, and continue to learn new tricks and skills with you. You can think of me as a bit of a social introvert. Being with people one-on-one is something I love best. I feel most comfortable in very small groups of people and I do prefer people to other animals. New dog friends and strangers can sometimes overwhelm me. The volunteers and staff at Heartland rave about how fast I catch onto things, my snuggling abilities, and gentleness while on walks. I keep my kennel clean since I always do my business outside during my walks. Honestly, the folks are so good to me at Heartland, and I love my routine. Even though I am very happy here, have made a ton of human friends, and have settled into a great routine, I sometimes overhear the wonderful peeps at the shelter talk about how much they want me to find my forever person that I can call my own. I know that's what they want for me, even though they are really going to miss me a lot. I also know they will be dedicated to working with me and you so that we can get to know each other and have the best relationship ever. More than anything, I want to live out my best life with my special person who will make a forever commitment to me. I prefer a quiet, adult home, with one, possibly two people to love, and would like to be your one and only pet. In return, I will love you with my entire being and will make you very proud of me. Plus, there are some added bonuses, my adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous donor and I have a $250 training scholarship! My friends at Heartland are dedicated to helping us get to know each other and will support us along the way. What more can we ask for? Please schedule to meet me real soon, I have so much love to give. Billie's adoption fee is sponsored! This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative
We'll also keep you updated on Abu's adoption status with email updates.
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Abu

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Abu is at our shelter. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet him during open hours! I've heard humans say, "Bad things happen to good people. And, that's true for good dogs, too. My name is Abu, and I personally know it's true. What I also know is true, is that I am a good dog, and I want to leave my past behind and start a new chapter filled with love and adventure. Trust is super important to me. When I trust, I am extremely loyal, and affectionate. I will follow you around the house, and be there right by your side, waiting until it's time for us to cuddle on the couch. I also will let you know when I need to do my business outside. And speaking about being outside, I love to play in the yard, and I do well on a leash and harness during walks. As much as I love to play and carry my favorite toys in my mouth, I also like to be a slug and chill. People who know me well, call me BuBu, and know I am an all weather kind of guy. In the summer, I love to chase the water from the hose, and try to catch it with my mouth. I also love cooling off in the baby pools, and I enjoy eating ice cubes. In the winter, I can act like a snow bunny, chasing snowballs, and finding sticks in the snow. My frisky, playful side shines when I am outside! I am very talented and I know several commands (sit, lie down, paw), and can't wait to learn new tricks with my new family. Because it's important for us to really get to know each other, the staff at Heartland Animal Shelter will provide you with the best tools and knowledge to help us establish trust with each other. I need my person to lead the way, and to fully teach me the rules of the house. Even though I am dog friendly and enjoy playgroups at the shelter, I prefer an adult-only home where I can be your one and only pet and the center of your universe. In return, you can tell me anything and I promise to never judge you, and will love you forever with my entire heart and soul. Abu is a Chicago Dog so his fee is waived! This animal is neutered, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Nicks's adoption status with email updates.
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Nicks

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Wheeling, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Nicks is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Nicks is a gorgeous 3 year old black shepherd originally from Florida. Nicks found an amazing adopter who loved her so much, but sadly he passed away unexpectedly and she is now back in our care. We would love to see this special girl find a new perfect person for her super soon! Like many shepherds, Nicks can be weary of new people and takes a little time to let them in. However, once you are in her circle you are in it for life and she will be ready to shower you with love! For example, our staff went to visit her, we hadn't seen her in almost two years, and she greeted us with hugs and kisses. Nicks is currently in foster care with one of her amazing volunteer friends and here are the cliff notes about her! -housebroken -crate-trained for even a full workday -loves to go on walks -loves to cuddle but isn't overly clingy -loves to do enrichment and work on new commands -she was a tester dog for us at the shelter, and loves to meet new dog friends, but in the home, she prefers to be an only child. She does amazing in doggy daycare! Nicks' adoption fee is sponsored by a generous donor! This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Hamilton's adoption status with email updates.
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Hamilton

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Scroll through his pictures to see his videos! Hamilton is a 3 year old little cutie who comes to us from Chicago Animal Care and Control. We've never met a dog that looks like him! He is like a mini-pittie/chihuahua or something. Whatever he is, it is adorable AND sweet. Hamilton is a wonderful little guy. Hamilton *loves* toys more than anything, especially the types that squeak. You can always get his attention with a squeaker! Hamilton and his stuffies...we love how he picks up his Space Man stuffy to go on walks and carries it around ever so gently in his mouth. His foster mom has been working hard on his training, especially to trade his toy for treats or other toys. He's even learning to fetch - at first he didn't bring the toy back but he's now learning the game is even more fun when you do. We think it's funny that Hamilton is a little finicky with his food - he knows what he likes and won't settle for less! Wet food? Heck no. Parmesan sprinkled on his kibble? Yes please! He will stick his nose up at different treats, but we've found what he does like and pupperoni is the winner. Hamilton has spent time in a foster home and he's done so well! We asked his foster mom to write a bio for him, and here's what she has to say! "Hi. I am Hamilton, but I answer to Hammy. When my name is called, I get excited because usually it means something good is in store.... a walk, a treat, a game, a ride. At home I lay on the couch, or my bed, or out on the balcony, and sometimes I go in my crate if I want some privacy - that's usually where I clean myself. Once I get comfortable with my human, I also like to lay on their lap and even roll over, so they pet my belly. I like to get a little all over massage whenever possible. I am curious, so I stop and smell a lot, but I just need some reminders to walk, or as my human says, "watch me", and maybe a treat when I am walking good. I am not much of a barker, so I am really good in an apartment or condo. However - I do not like rain, or sprayed water, or sprinklers. I often avoid going out in the rain so sometimes i have to be coaxed out to do my business. I am a wonderful boy!" Hamilton's adoption fee is $250. This animal is neutered, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Carmen's adoption status with email updates.
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Carmen

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

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Carmen is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Scroll through her pictures to see her cute videos! Carmen is what we call a Kentucky Brown Dog! She is a medium sized mixed breed that came to us from Kentucky in June 2024. Carmen was adopted into a wonderful family with kids, where she lived for almost 4 months until there was a fire in their home and they made the difficult decision to return Carmen back to us to rehome. Carmen is living in a foster home with one of our wonderful staff members, who has a pack of dogs that she loves. She loves every dog, really. She's a social butterfly with the other dogs, attended doggy daycare in her previous home, and has done well with small dogs, too. She loves to do zoomies around the dogs and jump on them and play. Carmen loves her people, but she is timid and finds some people scarier than others. Carmen does seem a bit more afraid of larger men and will bark at them at first, and takes time before she trusts them. Her foster dad is her all-time favorite person, so we know she can bond with men if they give her time. Although she loved the children she lived with previously, we do think an adult only home will be best for her. She will need slow, steady introductions to new people. Predictability and routine go a really long way. Carmen's foster says, "Carmen is so sweet!! Great with all my big dogs, will play with them and then when it's time to relax, she find a nice hard toy to chew on! She likes to follow you if you get up to go anywhere and sleeps next to you! Only had an accident the first night, gets up when wants to go out and she can hold it the whole night! Does get scared kind of easily, probably just because of what she's been through at such a young age. She runs away from the vacuum. She does do a perfect sit, and needs continued training, as she does have some puppy behaviors still. She's a great dog to have around, waiting for her furever home!!" Carmen's adoption fee is $250. She is spayed and is up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Okalani's adoption status with email updates.
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Okalani

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Okalani is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Scroll through her pictures to see her cute video content! You can also view more on Instagram @adopt_okalani_heartland Okalani was at Chicago Animal Care and Control for over a month when we finally decided to bring her in to our rescue. Okalani is just the sweetest girl. Besides being a super cutie, she is so polite and engaging. We call her Lani for short, and she knows it. Lani is a beautiful soul with so much love to give! She loves snuggles and playtime and being with her people, and sleeping in the sun. She wants to play with ALL the dogs all the time! She does excited bunny hops when playing or meeting dogs because she's having so much fun. She takes treats gently and is very food motivated. She is a smart girl with a big heart, and she is so soft and snuggly. She can run fast and play hard - all day long. She does a great job of sleeping through the night and is perfectly housebroken. She understands boundaries of rooms and where is allowed. Okalani loves other dogs and would thrive with a dog friend to play with and keep her company. She currently lives in a foster home with teenagers and an adult dog. "Okalani is energetic and loves to play, but she is quite content to 'read the room' and quiet down when it's time. She'll lay next to us and chew a bone or take a snooze. She still has puppy-nibble tendencies and can get that puppy-rambunctiousness every once in awhile, but responds well to correction and we're already seeing less of that behavior as she settles into our routine. She's silly, smart and eager to please. She responds to her name, and knows sit. She was terrific in the bathtub and she walks well on a leash. She didn't react to other dogs we saw on the walk. And she is not a barker! She doesn't climb on furniture or chew anything, including when we left the dogs alone. She lets us wipe her paws when the dogs come inside from playing in the yard. She's also got the best early morning yawns and stretches! As I'm writing this, I'm not sure why we aren't keeping her!!! We'd love to see her in an active family with another dog that loves to play. But she's also adapted well to our quiet, calm house. She just wants to be loved (and fed)." We hope you will consider adopting this gem! Okalani's adoption fee has been sponsored. This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Prospect Heights, Illinois

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

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American Eskimo Dog Rescue

PO Box 253, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Heartland Animal Shelter

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Perfectly Posh Paws

1746 E. Corktree Lane, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.

PO Box 408, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

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Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association

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

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Plumbers for Puppies

975 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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FURRever Friends Animal Rescue - Midwest Region

4305 Weber Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue

P. O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60074

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Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

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