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Puppies and dogs in Charleston, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Charleston, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Bailey

Mutt

Female, Young

Charleston, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Bailey is super sweet, but I’m currently expecting in September with my first baby and my fiancee isn’t home a lot and I can’t do it all by myself. We also just moved into an apartment and can’t keep her. She also needs a place where she can run, we think she’s mixed with a herding breed but not entirely sure. She’s about 3-4.

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Mac

Golden Retriever Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult

Mattoon, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Courtesy Listing, These Dogs are not with Genesis. Please contact the owner directly Molly is a sweet and loving F1 female (spayed) Goldendoddle. 10 years old. Mac is an 8 year old F1 male (neutered) Goldendoddle. Mac is energetic, but is loving and a caring dog and calms down immediately. Both dogs have been together their entire lives. They run on a farm, but they are indoor dogs. They both have had monthly grooming since birth, monthly heartworm prevention.. Rabies, vaccinations up-to-date, due again 12-22-26. They are both healthy, not aggressive, cat friendly, no biting. They do not run off and have been yard dogs their entire lives. Super great dogs. Contact Julianna at 217-500-9028 for more information on how to add them to your family. Courtesy Listing, These Dogs are not with Genesis. Please contact the owner directly Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 21, 2026, 6:39 pm

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Easter Candy Litter- Reese

German Shepherd Dog Alaskan Malamute

Female, Puppy

Mattoon, IL

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.UPDATE 6/17/26: Reese is the final puppy left in the litter, still awaiting her forever family! She has the absolute best personality of the group and spends her days cuddling her favorite toys, taking car rides with the teenagers, or walking the neighborhood with her foster family! She is an all around perfect family pup with a great start on all the house manners and training! A huge win for her new family! Reese also loves other pets, dogs and cats alike! Don't miss out on this special girl! Meet the Easter Candy Litter- Jelly Bean, Hershey, Reese, Peeps (adopted), Cadbury, and CB- Chocolate Bunny(adopted)! This beautiful litter of social superstars will steal your heart with their loving people personalities and genuine joyful fun! They have been raised alongside kids of all ages, dogs of all sizes, even kitties and they love them all equally! We expect them to be medium-large size when adults, their mom, a German Shepherd/Husky is 65lbs of sweetness. Fill out an application on our website genesisanimalrescue.org Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 21, 2026, 6:39 pm

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Molly

Golden Retriever Poodle (Standard)

Female, Senior

Mattoon, IL

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Lilly

Mutt

Female, Adult

Greenup, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Lilly is 4 years old and is a mix of all things loving and crazy. She loves cuddles, enjoys being outside, and is one of the sweetest dogs I've met. She hasn't bit anyone, loves to lick and she likes to jump on people when she's excited. She hasn't been around kids but has has experience being around other animals like cats and dogs. She does get territorial when it comes to being around other dogs. She does the occasional barking but hasn't bitten anyone. I'm looking for someone who will love her as much as me and maybe even more. She needs someone who has the time and space for her run, play, and be crazy

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Milo

Australian Cattle Dog Mutt

Male, Adult

Urbana, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Milo is an approximately 5 years old rescue cattle dog mix from the east coast. Due to the international relocation of his human to a situation which is not able to accommodate him, he is looking for a new home with patience and love. He is very well trained with an expansive panel of functional and just-for-fun tricks and underwent a significant degree of service training, but due to his insecurity in public did not make it to full-time work. As a nervous herding breed, Milo would not do well in a home with children or free-roaming small animals. Milo is selective about his fellow canine friends.Milo is looking for a home with someone who can provide him with daily enrichment and physical activity, and who will be patient with him as he adjusts to this large change and learns to trust and love them as he has with his human for the last several years.

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Shelter

Douglas County Animal Control

1007 E South Central, PO Box 192, Tuscola, IL 61953

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

The Animal House71207

701 E Buckner, Tuscola, IL 61953

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

Genesis Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Charity Inc

PO Box 1985, Mattoon, IL 61938

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

A Ferals Hope & Friends

Mattoon, IL 61938

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Coles County Animal Shelter

6818 North County Road 1120 East., Charleston, IL 61938

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

Rescue

Rescue ME Clifford

435 W. Court. St, Paris, IL 61944

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Doberman & Rottweiler Rescue, Inc.

21336 E. Terre Haute Rd, Paris, IL 61944

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Edgar County Animal Shelter

1025 North High Street, po box 381, Paris, IL 61944

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Paul Warner Rescue

Paris, IL 61944

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

RUFF Rescuing Unwanted Furever Friends

Casey, IL 62420

Pet Types: dogs

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