This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

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Midwest Area Pit Stop Inc.
Rose

Meet Rose: Your Gentle Shadow and Joyful Playmate Rose is the perfect blend of serenity and spunk. Around her people,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer? Rose is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Madison, WI, 53704 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer searching for a forever family near Madison, WI, 53704.

profile last updated on 06/20/2018

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Pets and Vets USA
Robbie

Mr. Cool - that's me. I'm a blue/gray adult terrier mix. I like a little time to get to know...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Robbie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 04/15/2020

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance
Tito

Tito’s journey has been one of unimaginable heartbreak and incredible resilience. This sweet Lhasa mix came to Famous Fido Rescue...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Lhasa Apso, Poodle (Toy)? Tito is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60640 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Lhasa Apso, Poodle (Toy) searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60640.

profile last updated on 02/17/2025

  • Lhasa Apso
    • Temperment: Alert, Assertive, Devoted, Friendly, Intelligent, Lively, Obedient, Playful, Spirited, Steady
    • Breed Group: Non Sporting, Companion
Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue Inc.
DELLA - PERMANENT MEDICAL HOLD

G.L.M.R.....THROWING A LIFE LINE TO MASTIFFS IN NEED The sweet face on this little girl hides a very sad past....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mastiff? DELLA - PERMANENT MEDICAL HOLD is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60647 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mastiff searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60647.

profile last updated on 02/08/2017

  • Mastiff
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Intelligent, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Fetching Tails Foundation
Milo

FAST FACTS: *Walks like a dream – loves walks and is rarely reactive to people, dogs, squirrels, or rabbits *Well-mannered...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Retriever? Milo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Itasca, IL, 60143 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Retriever searching for a forever family near Itasca, IL, 60143.

profile last updated on 06/16/2025

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Retriever
    • Temperment: Confident, Friendly, Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Trustworthy
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue Inc.
MEET MORE MASTIFFS!

G.L.M.R.....THROWING A LIFE LINE TO MASTIFFS IN NEED Meet more mastiffs! Please submit your application to Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mastiff? MEET MORE MASTIFFS! is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60647 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mastiff searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60647.

profile last updated on 04/17/2018

  • Mastiff
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Intelligent, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Midwest Area Pit Stop Inc.
Elsa

Elsa: Your Wiggle-Butt Wonder Hi, I’m Elsa—and I’m pure joy wrapped in fur. I’m the kind of girl who wiggles...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog? Elsa is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Madison, WI, 53704 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog searching for a forever family near Madison, WI, 53704.

profile last updated on 03/24/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • American Bulldog
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Loving, Out-going, Social
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
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Midwest Area Pit Stop Inc.
Anna

Anna: The Heartbeat Beside You Anna doesn’t just want to be near you—she lives for it. Whether you're heading out...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever? Anna is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Madison, WI, 53704 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Madison, WI, 53704.

profile last updated on 05/25/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Free Spirit Siberian Rescue
Walker

Husky Male 7 years old 60 lbs. Blue eyes Black-White-White fur coat Our boy, Walker, has had a hard time...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Siberian Husky, Husky? Walker is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Harvard, IL, 60033 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Siberian Husky, Husky searching for a forever family near Harvard, IL, 60033.

profile last updated on 07/28/2025

  • Siberian Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
Animal House Shelter
Roxi

I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION. ONCE APPROVED, PLEASE EMAIL US (INFO@ANIMALHOUSESHELTER.COM) AND WE CAN...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Border Collie, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler? Roxi is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Huntley, IL, 60142 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Border Collie, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Huntley, IL, 60142.

profile last updated on 10/14/2022

  • Border Collie
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Energetic, Alert, Responsive, Tenacious, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
Pets and Vets USA
Dakota

Dakota loves attention and is extremely smart. He is good with people and other dogs. He rides well in a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Dakota is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 08/28/2018

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Pets and Vets USA
Freedom

Freedom loves going on walks and sniffing everything he sees. When he is not walking or eating peanut butter, he...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Freedom is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 08/28/2018

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Pets and Vets USA
Giselle

Giselle is full of energy but calms down nicely once she has been for a walk or exercised. She knows...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky, Shepherd? Giselle is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky, Shepherd searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 08/28/2018

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
  • Shepherd
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Perfect Paws Animal Rescue
Monty

Monty probably aint going nowhere... Over 5 years Ive dealt with this pain in the a** dog. Thought for minute...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky, German Shepherd Dog? Monty is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bourbonnais, IL, 60914 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky, German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Bourbonnais, IL, 60914.

profile last updated on 09/06/2018

  • Husky
    • Temperment: Alert, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
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Pets and Vets USA
Jordan

Jordan is a rare dog! He is a white and black boxer mix! He walks well on a leash and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Jordan is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 09/11/2018

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Bombshell Bullies Pit Bull Rescue
Kenny

Kenny! All we can say is... what a stud! He really is something special. He LOVES to play with his...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Kenny is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Vernon Hills, IL, 60061 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Vernon Hills, IL, 60061.

profile last updated on 06/14/2023

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Glory Bound Rescue Ranch
Bless

Meet Bless! Bless is sweet 6-year-old girl who loves to run and play. She learns quickly and is super-fast. Bless...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Bless is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Marengo, IL, 60152 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Marengo, IL, 60152.

profile last updated on 11/05/2024

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Chicago Pet Rescue
Ronnie

Ronnie is a sweet and loving 7 ½-year-old, around 84 pound black with chocolate highlights Labrador Retriever, German Shepard mix...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog? Ronnie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60631 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60631.

profile last updated on 05/25/2025

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Lovin' Life Rescue
Woodrow

*****WOODROW WAS STOLEN BY HIS CARETAKER AND GIVEN AWAY SOMETIME BEFORE 05 JANUARY 2020!!! IF YOU KNOW WHO HAS HIM,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Woodrow is looking for a forever family in the surrounding West Dundee, IL, 60118 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near West Dundee, IL, 60118.

profile last updated on 06/07/2019

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
The Buddy Foundation
Donald

Donald is a smart, handsome, and loyal boy who’s ready for the right person to come into his life. With...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever, English Setter? Donald is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever, English Setter searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 04/09/2024

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • English Setter
    • Temperment: Strong-willed, Mischevious, Gentle, Energetic, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Animal House Shelter
Ollie

I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION. ONCE APPROVED, PLEASE EMAIL US (INFO@ANIMALHOUSESHELTER.COM) AND WE CAN...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Jack Russell Terrier, Yellow Labrador Retriever? Ollie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Huntley, IL, 60142 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Jack Russell Terrier, Yellow Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Huntley, IL, 60142.

profile last updated on 03/03/2022

  • Jack Russell Terrier
    • Temperment: Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Energetic, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Yellow Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
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Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue
Lots of Shelties

Housetrained, good with other animals and children. A bit shy at first, but warms up quickly.

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie? Lots of Shelties is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Towanda, IL, 61776 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie searching for a forever family near Towanda, IL, 61776.

profile last updated on 08/29/2019

Lucky Dogs
Carmen

Carmen is a very sweet and friendly, ten-year-old, 55-pound female terrier-mix with a cropped tail looking for a loving guardian....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Carmen is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60631 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60631.

profile last updated on 10/03/2019

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Save-A-Pet
Hank

I was removed from a neglect situation with another dog so yes life wasn’t really fun and there was obviously...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Hank is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 04/23/2021

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Pets and Vets USA
Paolo

Email: petsandvetsusa@gmail.com

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Paolo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 04/04/2020

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Pets and Vets USA
Rayne

Email: petsandvetsusa@gmail.com

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Border Collie? Rayne is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Roselle, IL, 60172 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Border Collie searching for a forever family near Roselle, IL, 60172.

profile last updated on 04/04/2020

  • Border Collie
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Energetic, Alert, Responsive, Tenacious, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding