Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some cuddle-hungry puppies up for adoption? There are dozens of great puppies 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 puppies 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.)
Baxter, pointer and beagle mix
Baxter is a male pointer and beagle puppy in the care of Pal's Place.
Baxter is happy to keep company with other dogs. Baxter has had all his shots. He is already house-trained.
From Baxter's current caretaker:
He goes to doggie daycare and dog parks a few times a week and loves to romp around with his pals!
Read more about Baxter on Petfinder.
River, terrier mix
River is a sweet female terrier puppy currently residing at Lucky Dogs.
River gets along well with other dogs. River has had all her shots. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Here's what River's friends at Lucky Dogs think of her:
River is a typical puppy that will blossom in a home that can give her the exercise and training that a puppy needs. She is very smart and catches on quickly.
Read more about how to adopt River on Petfinder.
Kaylee, shepherd mix
Kaylee is a winsome female shepherd puppy currently housed at Lucky Dogs.
Kaylee is happy to keep company with other dogs. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. Kaylee has been vaccinated.
Read more about Kaylee on Petfinder.
Smith, Doberman pinscher
Smith is an adorable male Doberman pinscher puppy being kept at Trio Animal Foundation.
Have no fear: He is already house-trained. His vaccinations are already up to date.
Here's what Smith's friends at Trio Animal Foundation think of him:
He is friendly with people, though he doesn’t recognize boundaries and can be pushy. He is not aggressive but he needs a lot of training and someone who is committed to keeping up with it.
Read more about Smith on Petfinder.
Kaya, Labrador retriever and redbone coonhound mix
Kaya is a lovable female Labrador retriever and redbone coonhound puppy being cared for at Pal's Place.
Kaya will get along great with your cats, dogs and kids. Kaya has been vaccinated.
Read more about Kaya on Petfinder.
Karl, Labrador retriever and hound mix
Karl is a male Labrador retriever and hound puppy being kept at Pal's Place.
Karl is the life of the party — he's happy to keep company with cats, dogs and kids. He has been vaccinated.
Apply to adopt Karl today at Petfinder.
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