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Puppies and dogs in Addison, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Addison, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Addison, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, My name is Oliver! I am a 2 1/2 years old male lab that was rescued by my current owner. I am a nervous boy as I was previously abused by past owners, I am very cautious of new people but I do NOT bite or growl. I feel very comfortable around other dogs so I am hoping to go to a home where they have a brother or sister for me! Please be patient with me as a navigate my life with anxiety from my past experiences! In time you will see that I am funny, playful, and intelligent doggy!
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Mae- Adoption Pending

Pointer

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Wood Dale, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Click here for Mae's Facebook Album August 2025: I was contacted about 2 Pointers that were in need of help in the Benton, Illinois area. I was told they were saved from being killed by a hunting preserve. The whole story is rather vague and I heard there were actually 4 dogs. Mae is a sweet Lemon Pointer about 3-5 years old. She's been bred A LOT, and is a typically loving dog with people. Mae has some dental issues that will need to be addressed when she is spayed. She also has an Umbilical hernia that can also be repaired at that time. Her ears were full of brown crud and a little infected- but she is doing great now. We have also switched her to a lamb based diet now. Mae did test positive for Rocky Mountain spotted fever and she is doing well with antibiotic treatment that is helping her underlying anemia. No doubt she is feeling a lot better! If you would like to help, please click HERE to submit a foster to adopt home application. If you interested in adoption, please click HERE to submit an adoption application. You can also call Lisa@ 630-694-1359
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Kaydee- Foster Home Needed

English Setter

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Wood Dale, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Click here for Kaydee's Facebook Album September 2025: Kaydee is 5 year old spayed Orange and White American Field Bred English Setter. Her family wanted a better life for her so we were able to bring her into IBR's program. She is a pretty girl, maybe 45lbs and friendly with dogs, cats and kids. She is currently under IBR's tick borne disease treatment protocol and we'll do blood work on her soon. We are looking for a foster or foster to adopt home for her in the Chicago area. Potential candidates must have a traditional safe fenced in yard- no exceptions. If you would like to help, please click HERE to submit a foster to adopt home application. If you interested in adoption, please click HERE to submit an adoption application. You can also call Lisa@ 630-694-1359
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Markus- Adoption Pending

Beagle

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Wood Dale, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Markus and Melvin's Facebook Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=a.1159748329529604&type=3 (copy and paste into your browser). 8-12-2025: The boys have been in doggie day care/ boarding for a couple of weeks are are doing great!! They are warming up to the staff at Tail Gate for Dogs and having a blast playing with all their new friends. We have decided that the boys can move into separate homes but there needs to be a playful dog buddy in their new foster to adopt home. They are doing great with our heartworm slow-kill program and we are hopeful they will be negative by the end of the year. The great part about our program is there is no exercise restriction so they can play and take walks. 7-13-2025: The boys have been in doggie day care/ boarding for a couple of weeks are are doing great!! They are warming up to the staff at Tail Gate for Dogs and having a blast playing with all their new friends. We would love to move them into a foster home, however, with a loving, caring patient family to help them get ready for their forever home. 6-21-2025: Marky and Melvin are youngish Beagle brothers we saved from an over-crowded shelter in Memphis, TN. Sadly both boys have heartworms and both have a grade 2/6 heart murmur that we hope will improve the longer they are in our heartworm slow-kill program. My guess is they are about 2 years old and have not suffered too much kindness from humans as they are timid and a little feral-- but there is hope. They are great with other dogs and cat safe. I have seen them fight with each other, but for the most part, they are a pair. We need a loving, patient foster to help them learn that most people are kind. Marky- the bigger one is a little more open to pets and cuddles. I found that both boys liked hot dogs and food is going to be a huge part of their recovery. We will be doing blood work soon, but I can just about guarantee that they both have at least Lyme disease that may be causing the heart murmurs. We are treating them as if they are infected as part of our heartworm slow-kill protocol anyways. We will also be adding some good supplements to help their heart and bodies heal. If you are interested in fostering, our application is at helpibr.org If you would like to help sponsor their care, we have PayPal at www.illinoisbirddogrescue.org VENMO with @illinoisbirddogrescue and ZELLE with info@illinoisbirddogrescue.org
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Arnold- URGENT FOSTER NEEDED!

Beagle Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Wood Dale, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Click here for Arnold's Facebook Album Arnold, Dempster and Queenie as seen in their original Memphis, TN shelter video: https://youtube.com/shorts/FdASOSHTyP4?feature=share were dumped by family members after their owner died. All 3 tested positive for heartworms and all surely have tick borne disease and I can only imagine how bad Queenie's teeth are. They are all now safe in the Chicago area after a transport out of Memphis on 9-26. These 3 dogs have suffered some neglect besides their health care neglect, but with some time and patience they will learn to trust humans. Queenie has moved to her own foster. Arnold and Dempster just need a lot of human interaction and cuddles to help build their confidence. They are great with other dogs so a foster with confident well socialized dogs in the home will help them adjust to kindness. We need some exceptional fosters or foster to adopt homes that will help with their heartworm slow kill treatment plan. If you can help a frightened, neglected Beagle over come some serious neglect and learn to trust humans again, please PM me. Our foster or adoption application can be found at www.helpibr.org If you would like to help with their medical expenses, we have PayPal at www.illinoisbirddogrescue.org VENMO with @illinoisbirddogrescue and ZELLE with info@illinoisbirddogrescue.org If you would like to help, please click HERE to submit a foster to adopt home application. If you interested in adoption, please click HERE to submit an adoption application. You can also call Lisa@ 630-694-1359
We'll also keep you updated on Lavender's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavender

Labrador Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Wood Dale, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Click here for Lavender's Facebook Album September 2025: Lavender was saved just in time from an over crowded shelter in Polk County Georgia- much thanks to Janet and Kat. She is a young Labrador maybe German Shorthair or English Pointer mix. We were lucky to get 2 great pilots-- Ryan and Christy to fly her to town. Lavender is probably under a year old and she does shed a bit like a Labrador and she is a BIG GIRL!! She is very tall and holds her tail up like a Pointer. Lavender met a bunch of new dogs at IBR HQ and did great and now she is in boarding and day care- while we look for a new foster home. Lavender is also cat safe. We hope to find Lavender an active loving home in the Chicago area. She is built for dog agility with her super long legs, but we'd be happy if she just got a good daily walk and cuddles. We know whoever adopts her is going to have the best companion and new buddy. If you would like to help, please click HERE to submit a foster to adopt home application. If you interested in adoption, please click HERE to submit an adoption application. You can also call Lisa@ 630-694-1359

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Illinois Birddog Rescue

PO Box 364, Wood Dale, IL 60191

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Fetching Tails Foundation

Itasca, IL 60143

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Villa Bark

Villa Park, IL 60181

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Big Hearts, Little Packages

Villa Park, IL 60181

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Peace for Pits

P.O. Box 5430, Villa Park, IL 60181

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Beagle Freedom Project - IL

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Fetch A 4Ever Friend

Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Great Lakes Lab Rescue

105 E. Vallette #1175, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Chicagoland Eskie Rescue

Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Underdograilway Rescue

Elmhurst, IL 60126

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