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Clyde

Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We can't have a Bonnie without a Clyde! Clyde was terrified at animal control, and he showed teeth to just about everyone. He LOVES other dogs, and quickly started to trust his foster mom. Sometimes, they just need patience and love. This is why foster families are SO important! Clyde was at risk of euthanasia due to his fear-based aggression. This poor little guy was just misunderstood. He is just 3-years-old, and he is a little plump at 12-pounds. We think he's likely a Chihuahua/JRT mix. Clyde must have another friendly dog in his forever home. He would be best in a family without young children. Someone who can continue to help him to trust strangers would be ideal. Clyde is good on a leash, in the car, likes to cuddle, and he likes to play. He is fine in a crate, but you have to let him come out on his own time. He is terrified if you try to pull him out manually. Can you help bring joy to a little lad like Clyde? If so, he promises to return that love in spades. Please apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DBSR/Dog His minimum adoption donation amount is $345. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, heart worm checked, and on flea/tick and heart worm preventatives. We are located in Bloomington, IL We do not ship, you would need to travel to pick up your babies if you live out of state. Your current pets must be up-to-date on core vaccines, spayed/neutered, and on heart worm prevention year round. You must be at least 21-years-old to adopt. Please have your veterinarian and two non-family reference phone numbers ready. The app makes you start all over if you leave the page to look up numbers. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm
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Betsy

Chihuahua

Female 1 yr 4 mos
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
If quiet souls are your favorite kind, Betsy just might steal your heart. At only 1 year old and 8 pounds, this precious Chihuahua is learning that life can be kind. Betsy came from a heartbreaking hoarding situation with 130 other dogs, so the world is still a big, unfamiliar place to her. She isn’t fearful forever—she just needs a little time, patience, and someone who understands that trust is earned. One thing that gives Betsy confidence? Other small dogs! She absolutely needs a friendly, confident canine companion in her forever home to show her the ropes and help her continue blossoming. Watching another dog enjoy life helps Betsy realize she can too. She is crate trained, rides well in the car, and is potty pad trained. Leashes are still new to her, so she’ll need a secure home and a family willing to let her learn at her own pace. Because sudden movements and loud activity can be overwhelming, Betsy is looking for a home without small children. Cats are unknown. There was a brief moment when we thought Betsy was expecting puppies, but it turned out to be a false (pseudo) pregnancy. She has now been spayed, is healthy, and is more than ready to begin the next chapter of her life. Betsy isn’t looking for perfection—she’s looking for patience, gentle encouragement, and a home where she can continue discovering just how wonderful life can be. The day she finally chooses your lap, follows you from room to room, or wags her tail with confidence will be a moment you’ll never forget. Could you be the family that shows Betsy what love has always been meant to feel like? ❤️ Please apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DBSR/Dog Her minimum adoption donation amount is $375 She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, heart worm checked, and on flea/tick and heart worm preventatives. We are located in Bloomington, IL We do not ship, you would need to travel to pick up your babies if you live out of state. Your current pets must be up-to-date on core vaccines, spayed/neutered, and on heart worm prevention year round. You must be at least 21-years-old to adopt. Please have your veterinarian and two non-family reference phone numbers ready. The app makes you start all over if you leave the page to look up numbers. Better yet, help speed up the adoption process by also sending us your vet records, and having your references e-mail us at Deebysrescue@gmail.com For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm
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Peyton

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
All Pet Central Helps animals are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped (registration included), and current on parasite prevention. Dogs over six-months of age are heartworm tested. When adopting, we will ensure that you receive copies of veterinary and microchip records. Records are sent via email. Paper versions are available upon request. If you are interested in this pet, please fill out the brief Adopter Survey by hitting "Apply for Adoption" on the profile above. After we review your completed survey, we will contact you by phone or email within three business days. Please note- Out of respect for our volunteers and staff, we are closed on Sunday and Monday and will not be processing any applications on those days. Please get back to us right away when we call or email regarding an application so that we can quickly connect using the process below: Select a pet and submit an online adoption survey. A PCH! adoption counselor will contact potential adopters within three business days (PCH! cannot guarantee any pet's availability, but we make every effort to accommodate adopters with a reply and possible alternative suggestions). An adoption counselor and client will then have a conversation to answer questions, discuss any medical needs for the pet and determine the suitability of a match (if necessary, we may opt to put adopters in touch with foster parents). After a match is made, clients will be asked to sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee online through our secure payment system *Please see our modified no-risk return policy. (below) The PCH! adoption counselor will then set up a specific appointment time and location. Adopters should bring a pet carrier and/or a leash to pick up and their ID. Adult pets will be wearing a collar. It is important that clients arrive on time, neither early nor late. Cats and kittens are required to leave in a pet carrier. If your adoption is scheduled at Pet Central Helps!: Upon arrival inside the Crossroads Center complex (360 Wylie Drive), look for the black Pet Central Helps! semi-trailer, which is right outside of our facility (Suite 720). Park in the parking lot and enter the facility. A PCH! representative will greet you and show you to the adoption room. Your new pet will be handed to you. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at PetSmart – Bloomington, IL: Park in the PetSmart (1606 E. Empire St.) Parking lot and enter the store. We will be set up just inside the store entrance. Let us know you are here to pick up your pet! A PCH! representative will confirm your information and hand you your pet. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at the Cat’s Meow Cafe: Navigate to PetSmart, park in the parking lot and enter the store. Locate a PCH! Representative at our adoption table and let them know you are picking up a Cat Cafe Cat. You will sign your final contract with your counselor and snap a picture of the completed screen. Head to the Cat’s Meow Cafe at 507 N. Hershey Rd and provide them with the snapshot of your final contract. They will get your cat and take a “Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. PCH! supports a 30-day no-fault return policy in which adopters are given the opportunity to find a better match. If we cannot provide advice/tools to keep a pet in the home we offer these options: Exchange for a pet that may be a better match** Receive a refund minus a $40 processing fee** With this approach, we can often turn mismatches into opportunities! Thank you, Pet Central Helps!
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Celine

Chihuahua Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Celine is ready to find her people! ❤️ Celine is a 2-year-old, approximately 11-pound Chihuahua/Terrier mix with a beautiful golden coat and about as much love packed into one little body as you could possibly imagine. When Celine came to us, she had a severely enlarged, protruding eye. We initially performed a procedure to remove the excess fluid, but ultimately had to go back and remove the eye. Her pathology results came back benign, and she’s now ready for adoption! And let me tell you about this little girl. SHE LOVES. I know we say a lot of our dogs are sweet, loving, and want to cuddle. And I promise we’re not just making this stuff up because we’re trying to find them homes. 😂 Some of these dogs really are just THAT wonderful, and Celine is absolutely one of them. Give her a little attention and she gets so excited she can hardly contain herself. She wants to be loved, held, fussed over, and reminded approximately 100 times a day that she’s a good girl. And she is. Such a very, very good girl. She’s also been a wonderfully quiet little houseguest and does great with the other small dogs. We think she’d probably do just fine with respectful children, although we haven’t tested her with cats yet. She’s good riding in the car and does fine in a crate, too. Honestly, Celine is just one of those little dogs who makes it awfully hard to understand how she ended up needing a rescue in the first place. She has one eye and a heart that seems entirely too big for her little body. Whoever is lucky enough to adopt Celine is going to find out very quickly just how much love this girl has to give. Please apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DBSR/Dog The minimum adoption donation amount is $345 All dogs are fixed, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, heartworm checked, and on flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. We are located in Bloomington, IL. We do not ship; you would need to travel to pick up your babies if you live out of state. Your current pets must be up-to-date on core vaccines, spayed/neutered, and on heartworm prevention year-round. You must be at least 21 years old. Please have your veterinarian’s information and two non-family references ready. You can help speed up the process by emailing veterinary records and having your references email us at Deebysrescue@gmail.com.
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Petey

Chihuahua

Male
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Petey, a 1-year-old, 10-pound Chihuahua mix with a playful side, a cuddly side, and just enough silly puppy energy to keep life entertaining! This little guy may be curious but shy when meeting someone new, but once he feels safe, he warms up quickly and is ready to show off his sweet personality. Petey LOVES toys, and fetch is definitely one of his favorite games! He'll happily toss toys around and entertain himself, too, so he's perfectly capable of keeping himself busy. When playtime is over, he's just as happy snuggling up with his favorite person or settling in with a good bone to chew. Petey would also love a playful canine companion to romp around with - he had a few besties at the shelter and had an absolute blast playing with them. Petey is house-trained once he learns his new routine, and he's crate-trained, too! He sleeps well in his crate, even in another room, and is usually content all night when given a potty break before bedtime. He's also done well on car rides and enjoys going for walks, although loud traffic can be a little intimidating while he's still building confidence. He's working on his sit and stay, and like many young pups, he's still learning his manners. Shoes and napkins can occasionally catch his eye, so he'll appreciate a family ready to help him learn what's fair game and redirect his curious little self. This sensitive little guy can take a bit longer to warm up to men, and apparently baseball caps are much less suspicious when they're removed or worn backward! With patience and a gentle approach, Petey's confidence continues to grow. He'll need a secure fenced yard to safely explore and play, as he can slip out of his harness when frightened. A family willing to help him navigate the world at his own pace will give him the best chance to blossom into the happy, confident companion he's meant to be. Petey has so much love and personality packed into his tiny frame. If you're looking for a playful little sidekick who can make you laugh, play fetch with you, and then curl up for some quality cuddle time, Petey might just be your guy! His minimum adoption fee is $250, plus a $15 rabies registration fee for McLean County residents if he is 4 months or older. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.October 28, 2026, 12:31 pm
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Fitz

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Fitz, a 7-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing 12 pounds, and prepare to fall head over heels for this one-of-a-kind little gentleman. Missing one eye has never dampened Fitz's spirit. He greets each day with curiosity, a happy heart, and an adorable personality that's impossible not to love. Fitz is full of charming little habits that will make you smile. Before hopping onto the couch, he pauses for a moment to gather his courage, then makes the cutest little leap. When he wakes up, he gives an Elvis-worthy shimmy from head to tail before starting his day. He's also become quite the TV enthusiast, especially if there's a soccer game on, and he'll happily settle in beside you to cheer on the action. This sweet boy loves being close to his people. Whether you're relaxing at home, heading out for a car ride, enjoying a sniff-filled adventure in the yard, or stopping for a pup cup, Fitz is happiest when he's by your side. He enjoys walks but doesn't need long adventures to be content. A comfy couch, a cozy dog bed, and someone to cuddle with are all high on his wish list. He's done wonderfully with the large Labrador in his foster home and has been friendly with every person and animal he's met. While he'd be perfectly happy as your one and only spoiled sidekick, he can also share his home with another respectful dog. Because he has limited vision on one side and can pivot quickly when surprised, a home with older, understanding children would be the best fit. Fitz may appreciate a little patience when it comes to being picked up, but once he's in your arms, he's more than happy to soak up the cuddles. Sweet, gentle, and endlessly endearing, Fitz is ready to trade foster life for a forever family who will love every little hop, shimmy, and snuggle he has to offer. His minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.October 28, 2026, 12:31 pm

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