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

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the dog in case they are already adopted.

Illiana Rescue
Jasmine

"Hi! My name is Jasmine and I am a 4 yr old Bull Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier Mix. I was dropped...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Bull Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier? Jasmine is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Dyer, IN, 46311 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Bull Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Dyer, IN, 46311.

profile last updated on 11/22/2010

  • Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Active, Keen, Protective, Sweet-tempered, Trainable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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
Iroquois County Animal Rescue
Sonny (SPONSORS needed!)

On September 11th, 2015 Sonny was hit by a car in Chicago and taken to Chicago Animal Care and Control....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shar-Pei, Pit Bull Terrier? Sonny (SPONSORS needed!) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Iroquois, IL, 60945 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shar-Pei, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Iroquois, IL, 60945.

profile last updated on 09/21/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • 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: *8 Years Old - 70 Pounds *Playful, Loves Belly Rubs *Medium Energy *Will Thrive With Kind, Patient Humans...

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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
Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary
Stone

Are you ready to rock and roll with the coolest canine in town? With 85lbs of good-boy energy, Stone is...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Stone is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lake Odessa, MI, 48849 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Lake Odessa, MI, 48849.

profile last updated on 09/21/2022

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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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
Harbor Humane Society
Apollo

Apollo is a sweet heart of a dog. He is both active and lazy. While he seems to really enjoy...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Apollo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding West Olive, MI, 49460 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near West Olive, MI, 49460.

profile last updated on 04/21/2018

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Harbor Humane Society
Baby Girl

Baby Girl is an incredibly sweet girl. She loves people and wants nothing more than to be hanging out with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Baby Girl is looking for a forever family in the surrounding West Olive, MI, 49460 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near West Olive, MI, 49460.

profile last updated on 04/21/2018

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Harbor Humane Society
Bubbles

Bubbles is a very playful little pup who has a passion for anything that isn't sitting still. She wants to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Bubbles is looking for a forever family in the surrounding West Olive, MI, 49460 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near West Olive, MI, 49460.

profile last updated on 04/21/2018

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Harbor Humane Society
Butch (Benji)

Butch can be a very insecure dog when he is put into new situations. It takes him a good amount...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Butch (Benji) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding West Olive, MI, 49460 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near West Olive, MI, 49460.

profile last updated on 04/21/2018

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary
Cheeto

Name: Cheeto Occupation: Booty Shaker and Smile Maker! Cheeto is a sweet and silly guy who lives for snack time,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier, German Shorthaired Pointer? Cheeto is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lake Odessa, MI, 48849 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier, German Shorthaired Pointer searching for a forever family near Lake Odessa, MI, 48849.

profile last updated on 09/06/2024

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • German Shorthaired Pointer
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Boisterous, Bold, Cooperative, Intelligent, Trainable
    • Breed Group: Working, Bird
Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary
Glitter

Smart, affectionate, and full of character, Glitter shines her brightest when she feels safe and loved. Once she knows you,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Dachshund, Labrador Retriever? Glitter is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lake Odessa, MI, 48849 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Dachshund, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Lake Odessa, MI, 48849.

profile last updated on 11/30/2021

  • Dachshund
    • Temperment: Clever, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Support The Cause
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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
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
Porter County Animal Shelter
Grim

Senior American Bulldog mix Grim has spent FAR too many years as a shelter dog. Grim first arrived at PCAS...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Grim is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Valparaiso, IN, 46385 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Valparaiso, IN, 46385.

profile last updated on 07/31/2023

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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
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Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary
Cletus

Hey there, I’m Cletus! One of the most handsome hounds at Mackenzie’s! In addition to my good looks, you may...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Coonhound? Cletus is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lake Odessa, MI, 48849 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Coonhound searching for a forever family near Lake Odessa, MI, 48849.

profile last updated on 05/10/2023

  • Coonhound
    • Temperment: Adaptable, Easygoing, Even-tempered, Gentle, Lovable, Trusting, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
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
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
Whiting Animal Control
Bruno

Poor Bruno had an owner who didn't give him the care and training he needed. We are working with a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Bruno is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 07/23/2019

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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
Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary