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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Sterling, 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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Bear

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Rock Falls, IL
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Fawn

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Rock Falls, IL
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Chiclet

Boxer Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Rock Falls, IL
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Mississippi

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Rock Falls, IL
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Hi Friends! My name is M-i-s-s-i-pp-i! I think this fun name fits my sparkling fun personality perfectly! I am a young lass that was dumped off by my family at the animal control! I quickly became a volunteer favorite and they sent my cute face to Happy Tails. So here I am! Spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, hw negative, and treated montly for fleas and hw preventatives. I would make a great addition to your family because I love kids of all ages. I also get along great with other dogs and puppies! I only weigh about 37lbs so I won't be too much for anyone to handle. Please contact my friends at Happy Tails! 815-626-2994.

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Windsor

American Pit Bull Terrier Boston Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Rock Falls, IL
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Wise Windsor is now available! Who doesn't love a fun handsome young friend! That is Windsor's goal! He is so smart that he makes friends with everyone so he can be everywhere with them. Windsor is 2 yrs old and came to us from Chicago Animal Control. A volunteer there reached out when his stay was too long and he was one of the next to be euthanized. See his wise ways saved his life We adore him! He has the most beautiful colorings of brindle and white along with his amazing ears. He loves the staff and volunteers here! He gets along with other dogs and ignores the cats. Let's get this wise man into his home! He is a heart stealer! You can call us at Happy Tails 815-626-2994 for more information!

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Sonny

Parson Russell Terrier Beagle

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Rock Falls, IL
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Dog shelters and rescues in Sterling, Illinois

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

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American Bullmastiff Association Rescue - IL

various, IL 61081

Pet Types: dogs

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Furry Monster Rescue

STERLING, IL 61081

Pet Types: dogs

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Happy Tails Humane Society

1408 McNeil Road, Between Dixon Ave and Rte 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Dont Bully My Breed - Western Illinois

Dixon, IL 61021

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Tri-County Animal Protection League

613 River Lane, Dixon, IL 61021

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bonafied Rescue

PO Box 66, Oregon, IL 61061

Pet Types: dogs

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Carroll County Animal Control

10735 Mill Road, Mount Carroll, IL 61053

Pet Types: dogs

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Sunny Acres Animal Rescue

Mount Carroll, IL 61053

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Clinton Humane Society

1473 Main Ave, Clinton, IA 52732

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Animal Aid and Education

Clinton, IA 52732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier