Crete

Puppies and dogs in Crete, Illinois

Looking for a puppy or dog in Crete, Illinois? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

Adopt a dog in Crete, Illinois

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

Dante

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Crete, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Dante is a very sweet and affectionate dog who loves to be around people and dogs. He loves to play fetch outside and chase the bees. He is potty trained and sits for his treats. Dante is looking for a forever home where he can be part of the family and get lots of love. Estimated age: 2 years If you are interested in Dante please fill out an adoption application at: https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adoptOctober 20, 2025, 5:05 pm

Learn More

Gramps

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior

Crete, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Sweetest dog!! Cuddly and gentle. Good with kids. Doesn’t mind cats. Will bark at dogs on other side of fence when in our yard. Loves to sunbathe. Estimated age: 12 years If you are interested in Gramps please fill out an adoption application at: https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adoptOctober 20, 2025, 5:05 pm

Learn More

Raphael

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Crete, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Raphael, a sweet dog who has made remarkable progress with his trainer, is now ready to find his forever home. He loves all treats and loves to play fetch. When he first arrived, he had been through so much and struggled to trust others, so he couldn’t be around dogs. However, he is now happy to meet people and could even go on pack walks with other dogs. Despite his rough start, Raphael is a good boy. Estimated age: 6 years If you are interested in Raphael please fill out an adoption application at: https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adopt October 20, 2025, 5:05 pm

Learn More

Duke

Mastiff

Male, Adult

Crete, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Duke! A two year old Mastiff mix that is looking for his forever family. In the home he is house broken, crate trained, and loves to be with his humans. As an XL breed dog, he could still use some reinforcement of basic manners. He's very strong on leash and tends to jump and get a little mouthy when he plays or gets excited. A family with large breed experience that is willing to invest some time and energy into basic training would be ideal. Another requirement would be no children under 10. Outside the home, Duke is a tad insecure and can be slightly reactive to new dogs. After a quick introduction, however, he does great (especially with female dogs). He can, however, tend to get too excited and possessive over toys so a family that can maintain boundaries in their home would be required. As for cats... this big boy LOVES them and would have no problem sharing his space with a dog savvy feline. If you are interested in Duke please fill out an adoption application at: https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adoptable-dogs/adoption-application/November 12, 2025, 1:26 pm

Learn More

Skeeter

Beagle

Male, Adult

Crete, IL

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Blue and Skeeter are wonderful eager to please velcro dogs. They would love nothing more than to spend the day curled up next to you or out exploring and being active. They have a lot of energy but are just as happy being couch potatoes. They are 7 year old Beagle terrier mixes who were found dumped together as puppies. Blue has been known to be too smart for his brother's own good and is good at distracting him to get the toy or person he wants. Skeeter is just happy to be around his brother and a person who will give him the most attention possible. They are very eager to please and love to learn, if it makes their people happy. Skeeter sometimes needs a bit of extra time to figure out new things, but he'll watch his brother and figure it out. They both need a bit of help learning how to be a dog again and that people come back. They are great boys and if someone is willing to help them learn they'll pick it up quick. They haven't been socialized in 3 years but previously went to doggy daycare. They needed a close eye but we're progressing at the time. They'd need some time before becoming another dogs friend. They haven't met any cats or young children before. They have the instincts of a hunting dog, usually happily retrieving live animals. They've met pet rats previously and gotten a bit too excited for their own good. They've been better with smaller dogs than larger dogs but living with other types of small animals would probably not be the best. Blue needs some help overcoming some resource guarding behavior but is a wonderful dog once he can be reassured there will always be enough for him from now on. These boys are full of love and life and would love nothing more than to have a good pawrent or family to share it with. If you are interested in Skeeter and Blue please fill out an adoption application at: https://www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com/adopt November 28, 2025, 2:10 pm

Learn More

Maisie

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Female, Puppy

Crete, IL

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Maisie is a very affectionate puppy toward her main caregiver. She needs to be in a home without other pets because she has occasional aggression toward my other dogs. She will follow you everywhere and loves attention. I adore this puppy, but she is not getting along with my two old dogs. She adores my large dog but is often too aggressive toward him. She is very energetic and needs to be able to run and be active every day! DNA results show 19 breeds in her, the top 5 being German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Great Pyrenees, Chihuahua, and Akita. I will only accept an adopter who will love her and give her the exercise she needs. She's a gorgeous, intelligent pup!

Learn More

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Crete, Illinois.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dogs in Alsip, IL Dogs in Bellwood, IL Dogs in Berwyn, IL Dogs in Blue Island, IL Dogs in Bolingbrook, IL Dogs in Bourbonnais, IL Dogs in Bradley, IL Dogs in Braidwood, IL Dogs in Bridgeview, IL Dogs in Broadview, IL Dogs in Brookfield, IL Dogs in Burbank, IL Dogs in Burr Ridge, IL Dogs in Calumet City, IL Dogs in Calumet Park, IL Dogs in Cedar Lake, IN Dogs in Channahon, IL Dogs in Chesterton, IN Dogs in Chicago, IL Dogs in Chicago Heights, IL Dogs in Chicago Ridge, IL Dogs in Cicero, IL Dogs in Clarendon Hills, IL Dogs in Country Club Hills, IL Dogs in Countryside, IL Dogs in Crest Hill, IL Dogs in Crestwood, IL Dogs in Crown Point, IN Dogs in Darien, IL Dogs in Dolton, IL Dogs in Downers Grove, IL Dogs in Dyer, IN Dogs in East Chicago, IN Dogs in Evergreen Park, IL Dogs in Flossmoor, IL Dogs in Forest Park, IL Dogs in Frankfort, IL Dogs in Gary, IN Dogs in Glenwood, IL Dogs in Griffith, IN Dogs in Hammond, IN Dogs in Harvey, IL Dogs in Hazel Crest, IL Dogs in Hickory Hills, IL Dogs in Highland, IN Dogs in Hillside, IL Dogs in Hinsdale, IL Dogs in Hobart, IN Dogs in Homer Glen, IL Dogs in Homewood, IL Dogs in Joliet, IL Dogs in Justice, IL Dogs in Kankakee, IL Dogs in La Grange, IL Dogs in La Grange Park, IL Dogs in Lake Station, IN Dogs in Lansing, IL Dogs in Lemont, IL Dogs in Lisle, IL Dogs in Lockport, IL Dogs in Lowell, IN Dogs in Lynwood, IL Dogs in Lyons, IL Dogs in Manhattan, IL Dogs in Manteno, IL Dogs in Markham, IL Dogs in Matteson, IL Dogs in Maywood, IL Dogs in Melrose Park, IL Dogs in Merrillville, IN Dogs in Midlothian, IL Dogs in Mokena, IL Dogs in Munster, IN Dogs in Naperville, IL Dogs in New Lenox, IL Dogs in North Riverside, IL Dogs in Oak Brook, IL Dogs in Oak Forest, IL Dogs in Oak Lawn, IL Dogs in Oak Park, IL Dogs in Orland Hills, IL Dogs in Orland Park, IL Dogs in Palos Heights, IL Dogs in Palos Hills, IL Dogs in Park Forest, IL Dogs in Plainfield, IL Dogs in Portage, IN Dogs in Porter, IN Dogs in Richton Park, IL Dogs in Riverdale, IL Dogs in River Forest, IL Dogs in Riverside, IL Dogs in Robbins, IL Dogs in Romeoville, IL Dogs in Saint John, IN Dogs in Sauk Village, IL Dogs in Schererville, IN Dogs in Shorewood, IL Dogs in South Holland, IL Dogs in Steger, IL Dogs in Stickney, IL Dogs in Summit, IL Dogs in Tinley Park, IL Dogs in University Park, IL Dogs in Valparaiso, IN Dogs in Westchester, IL Dogs in Western Springs, IL Dogs in Westmont, IL Dogs in Willowbrook, IL Dogs in Willow Springs, IL Dogs in Wilmington, IL Dogs in Woodridge, IL Dogs in Worth, IL

Dog shelters and rescues in Crete, Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Crete, Illinois. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Dogs are Deserving

Crete, IL 60417

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

County Line Pet Hospital

3312 Chicago Road, Steger, IL 60475

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Animal Medical Center

21695 Torrence Avenue, Sauk Village, IL 60411

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Robdars Houndsong Rescue

Chicagoland, IL 60411

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

St. John Animal Control

10650 White Oak Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Illiana Rescue

P.O. BOX 482, Dyer, IN 46311

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

VCA Forest South Animal Hospital

24341 Western Ave., University Park, IL 60484

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Cache Creek Rescue St. John, IN

St. John, IN 46373

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Dogs 4 U Inc

St John, IN 46373

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Settler's Pond

1301 E Offner Rd, Beecher, IL 60401

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Crete, Illinois and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Shih Tzu Chihuahua Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier English Bulldog Beagle Husky Poodle (Miniature) Boxer Dachshund Maltese Golden Retriever Australian Shepherd Border Collie Pomeranian American Staffordshire Terrier Pug Bichon Frise

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Home

Adopt a Dog

Illinois

Crete

Puppies and dogs in Crete, Illinois

Jump to:

Adopt a dog in Crete, Illinois

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

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Crete, Illinois

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds