Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddly canines? There are dozens of deserving dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.
Bogart, collie mix
Bogart is a male collie mix currently residing at Chicago Canine Rescue.
He's been neutered, and he has already been house-trained.
Bogart loves other dogs, but contact Chicago Canine Rescue for information about his compatibility with kids and other pets.
Notes from Bogart's caretakers:
Here's looking at you, kid! Who wouldn't want to look at a face as handsome as Bogart's? Bogart is a stunning three-year-old collie mix with soulful eyes and a great heart. ... Bogart is a playgroup rockstar — he's great with other dogs, and he would love a home where he could get regular playtime with a canine buddy. He's a friendly, sociable guy who learns quickly and is eager to please.
Read more about Bogart on Petfinder.
Deisel, American bulldog and American Staffordshire terrier mix
Deisel is a male American bulldog and American Staffordshire terrier mix currently residing at Friends of Petraits.
Deisel is here to make friends — he gets along well with other dogs!
He is already vaccinated, and he's been neutered. Good news: he is already house-trained.
Deisel's caretakers say:
This playful boy loves balls and toys, going for walks, and snuggling in bed with you. Diesel is wonderful with similarly playful larger dogs. While he’s great on leash, he certainly wouldn’t mind a home with a fenced-in yard, with teens and adults. This boy is so loyal, if you give him love, he will never leave your side.
Read more about how to adopt Deisel on Petfinder.
Doug, German shepherd
Lovable Doug is a male German shepherd dog being kept at German Shepherd Rescue Inc.
Doug is a social animal; he'll get along great with cats, dogs and children. He is already vaccinated, but contact German Shepherd Rescue Inc. to find out if he has been neutered. No need to worry: he's already house-trained.
Notes from Doug's caretakers:
Doug will need a patient home willing to let him decompress and work on his confidence. He is good with other dogs and ignores the cats in his foster home. Doug is good riding in the car and is getting used to a crate. He is strong on leash and would benefit from obedience training.
Apply to adopt Doug today at Petfinder.
Jace, Labrador retriever mix
Adorable Jace is a male Labrador retriever mix currently housed at Lake Shore Animal Shelter.
Jace is a social butterfly; he's happy to keep company with other dogs!
He's vaccinated, and he's been neutered. He has mastered his house-training etiquette.
Notes from Jace's caretakers:
Jace is a big guy and a big adorable guy. He is approximately two years old and weighs 70 pounds. He is fully vetted, heart worm/lyme disease tested and microchipped.
Apply to adopt Jace today at Petfinder.
Gizmo, Shar-Pei and pug mix
Charming Gizmo is a male Shar-Pei and pug mix currently residing at Friends of Petraits.
He's already house-trained. He is vaccinated, and he's been neutered.
No other other pets, please: Gizmo is looking for family without other dogs, cats or children.
Gizmo's caretakers say:
Gizmo is a tail-waggingly sweet, energetic, happy and people-friendly, 46-pound, five-year-old, male Shar-Pei/Pug-mix, a.k.a. Ori-Pei, looking for a loving guardian. This handsome boy is housebroken, very quiet and best with experienced, dog-loving adults and teenagers. This snuggly sweet guy is full of kisses and tail wags for all people.
Apply to adopt Gizmo today at Petfinder.
Gracie, Labrador retriever mix
Gracie is a female Labrador retriever mix being cared for at One Tail at a Time.
She has all of her shots, and she's been spayed. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. Contact One Tail at a Time for information about Gracie's compatibility with kids and other pets.
From Gracie's caretaker:
Gracie is one smart, sweet pup! She's the last to rise in the morning and can make herself comfortable just about anywhere. ... Gracie is very smart, and if she knows that there are treats nearby, she will sit in anticipation of getting that hot dog or cheese or any snack really! She has perfected the "I can't believe you're going to work" sad face, but also knows the "you're finally home, let's party" dance.
Read more about how to adopt Gracie on Petfinder.
Claire, pit bull terrier mix
Claire is a female pit bull terrier mix being cared for at Trio Animal Foundation.
Good news: she's already house-trained. Her vaccinations are up to date, and she's been spayed.
Claire's ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment.
What my friends at Trio Animal Foundation think of me:
Claire is a super cute, friendly, loving puppy girl who is looking for a place to call her own. She had a rough start to life, and after life-saving medical attention, Claire has proven to be a very nice pup! Claire is great in a home, as she has been in foster while recovering from her medical issues. She is crate-trained, loves to play and is generally a happy-go-lucky girl.
Read more about how to adopt Claire on Petfinder.
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