Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some lovable pups up for adoption? There are dozens of deserving dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups 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.
(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.)
Decky, treeing walker coonhound and retriever mix
Decky is a handsome male treeing walker coonhound and retriever mix currently residing at One Tail at a Time.
He's been vaccinated and neutered. Have no fear: He is already house-trained.
From Decky's current caretaker:
A true Southern gentleman, this easy going boy lives life with a smile on his face and a song in his heart. Beloved by every person and animal he meets, he loves making new friends.
Apply to adopt Decky today at Petfinder.
Bam Bam, poodle and Shih Tzu mix
Bam Bam is a lovable male poodle and Shih Tzu mix currently housed at One Tail at a Time.
He is neutered and vaccinated. Have no fear: He's already house-trained.
Notes from Bam Bam's caretakers:
Bam Bam loves modeling his sweaters for the neighborhood as he strolls about, saying hello to people he meets, stopping to smell the roses along the way.
Read more about how to adopt Bam Bam on Petfinder.
Mackerel, retriever mix
Mackerel is a handsome male retriever mix staying at One Tail at a Time.
His vaccinations are already up to date, and he is neutered. He is already house-trained.
Notes from Mackerel's caretakers:
As cute as he is smart, Mackerel is a young pup looking for a good time.
Read more about how to adopt Mackerel on Petfinder.
Maggie, shar-pei
Maggie is a lovable female shar-pei dog in the care of Friends of Petraits.
Maggie gets along well with other dogs. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. She has had all of her shots, and she's spayed.
Maggie's current caretakers say:
She Is very food-motivated which will help with her training.
Apply to adopt Maggie today at Petfinder.
Colt, shar-pei
Colt is a handsome male shar-pei dog being cared for at Friends of Petraits.
Colt is happy to keep company with other dogs. Fear not: He is already house-trained. He has had all of his shots, and he's neutered. Colt is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.
Colt's current caretakers say:
This poor boy was living in a barn before being rescued by Pei Land Shar Pei Rescue.
Read more about Colt on Petfinder.
Cliff, American Staffordshire terrier
Cliff is an adorable male American Staffordshire terrier dog staying at Friends of Petraits.
Cliff will do best with an owner who has time to bond with her. He'll need a home free of other dogs, cats and kids. Cliff is neutered, and he has had all his shots. Have no fear: He is already house-trained.
Read more about Cliff on Petfinder.
Nova, pit bull terrier
Nova is an adorable female pit bull terrier dog being kept at Friends of Petraits.
Nova plays well with others, and she loves other dogs. She has had all of her shots, and she is spayed. She is already house-trained.
Nova's current caretakers say:
She’s the whole package. She’s well-trained, knows the command "sit" and takes treats gently. She’s very food-focused.
Read more about Nova on Petfinder.
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