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Published on October 11, 2019
These Chicago-based puppies are up for adoptionPhotos: Petfinder

Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal.

Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.

(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.)


Roo, pit bull terrier and black mouth cur mix

Roo is a handsome male pit bull terrier and black mouth cur puppy being cared for at Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue.

He is a social animal — he gets along well with children, cats or dogs. He's been vaccinated and house-trained.

Here's what Roo's friends at Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue think of him:

This sweet boy is about 3 months old. Roo is very social with both humans and his canine friends. He’s currently in a foster with three other dogs and enjoying every minute of it. He’s a smart boy and quickly learning some basic manners and doing very well on his house training. 

Read more about Roo on Petfinder.

Jolly, Labrador retriever and terrier mix

Jolly is a darling female Labrador retriever and terrier puppy in the care of Pal's Place.

Jolly is a social animal — she gets along well with kids, cats or dogs. She's been vaccinated.

Here's what Jolly's friends at Pal's Place think of her:

Jolly is one of the cutest, sweetest pups around. She and the dogs in the next several items were rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in rural Kentucky and are now in a loving foster home in Chicago waiting to meet their forever families. 

Read more about Jolly on Petfinder.

Josie, Labrador retriever and terrier mix

Josie is a lovable female Labrador retriever and terrier puppy currently residing at Pal's Place.

Josie is happy to keep company with children, cats or dogs. She's vaccinated.

From Josie's current caretaker:

Josie is another of the pups rescued from rural Kentucky who is now in a loving foster home in Chicago waiting to be adopted. 

Read more about Josie on Petfinder.

Julius, Labrador retriever and border collie mix

Julius is a male Labrador retriever and border collie puppy being cared for at Pal's Place.

Julius plays well with others, and he'll get along great with kids, dogs or cats. His vaccinations are up to date.

Julius' current caretakers say:

He's another of the pups rescued from rural Kentucky now in Chicago waiting to meet their forever families.  

Read more about Julius on Petfinder.

Harper, pit bull terrier and Labrador retriever mix

Harper is a female pit bull terrier and Labrador retriever puppy currently housed at Pal's Place.

Harper is happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. Her vaccinations are up to date.

From her current caretaker:

Harper and her three litter mates (also available for adoption, including the pup in the next item) are wonderful, friendly, social and easygoing puppies that will make first-rate companions. We aren't really sure what these little girls are mixed with, but they look to be mostly Lab mixed possibly with Staffordshire terrier, boxer or another similar breed. They're about 3 months old and weigh in at 15 pounds. We are guessing they will be in the 40-55 pound range when fully grown. Harper or any of her litter mates will be remarkable friends for almost any household with the time and energy to raise a young puppy.  

Apply to adopt Harper today at Petfinder.

Hope, Labrador retriever and pit bull terrier mix

Hope is a charming female Labrador retriever and pit bull terrier puppy being cared for at Pal's Place.

Hope loves cats, dogs and kids. She is already vaccinated.

Notes from her caretakers:

Hope and her three litter mates (also available for adoption) are easygoing puppies who will make first-rate companions. 

Apply to adopt Hope today at Petfinder.

Maximus, cattle dog mix

Maximus is a male cattle dog puppy being kept at Chicago Canine Rescue.

Maximus is happy to keep company with kids, dogs or cats.

Maximus' current caretakers say:

Maximus is one of a litter of Australian cattle dog puppies who made their way from Arkansas to us to find their new homes. They are 14 weeks old, and their individual personalities are starting to emerge. Maximus is well-balanced between active and timid. He's already 25 pounds, and we think he and his sibs might grow to as much as 60 pounds. This brood is sure to become impressive dogs, as long as they get all the training, affection and enrichment all puppies need.

Read more about how to adopt Maximus on Petfinder.


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