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Puppies and dogs in Darien, Illinois

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Darien, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Draco is a little more than a year old American Pitbull. He’s up to date on his shots, he is neutered and has a microchip. He was given to my niece by a family friend but she’s unable to keep him, so I am fostering him until we can find his forever home. He’s so full of energy and love. He’s intelligent, house trained and walks well with his leash. He has integrated well with my 2 dogs. He likes to bother my cat but she’s having none of it. He’s got a big head but he is sweet as pie. As much as I have grown to adore him, 2 dogs is my limit sadly. Please reach out if you’d like to meet him or have any questions. He can’t wait to meet you!
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Kingston

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Darien, 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
Kingston is a great dog. Well behaved, house trained, friendly with kids, great behavior on walks, excellent running companion too. We got Kingston when he was 8 weeks old from a breeder near Wisconsin in 2020. He does not chew up or destroy furniture or shoes. However dog toys never last for him. A peanut butter Kong will keep him occupied for hours. He has been a great companion for my younger daughter but now that the kids are getting older and we are traveling more, we just don’t seem to have the energy or time Kingston deserves. He can be very chill throughout the day in the house but is so excited to play fetch for hours without being distracted. We does great at dog parks too. He just sticks to fetching his ball. Hope we can find a home that has the energy and time he needs.
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Mango

Shiba Inu

Female, 8 mos
Downer's Grove (office), IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Mango and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m still a puppy – I’ll turn 1 y.o. in December. I came to my foster home here in Quincy, IL, from a commercial breeding facility where I was born. I’m a cautious, curious and goofy little girl. My Shiba spunk is starting to emerge – I get impatient when there’s something between me and what I want and have been known to hop right over one of the other dogs if they’re in my way. I’m a smart girl and learn quickly. Like most Shiba puppies, I love to chew EVERYTHING - sometimes things that aren’t meant for chewing (like furniture and pencils). I’m almost completely potty trained – only an occasional accident if I don’t tell foster mom that I need to go outside. I love to play with the other dogs here in my foster home and go for leash walks in the neighborhood with the other dogs. I’m still learning good leash manners (sometimes I zig-zag and get the leashes all tangled up), but foster mom says I’ll be a pro with more practice. I’m shy at first with other dogs. I haven’t met any cats, but I like to chase birds and squirrels in the yard, so I’m not sure if I’d be a good match for small pets. I haven’t met any little kids, but there are teenagers here in my foster home and I like them. I’m timid around people I don’t know – especially men or groups - I’ll usually hide. I go to foster mom or to the teenage girl when I want attention and affection. My perfect forever family will have patience and experience with puppy antics and shy/fearful dogs. I’d love to have a nice resident dog to play with and to help me continue to learn and blossom. My forever family should be careful to guard against escapes, since I’m good at squirting out open doors. I’d love to have a securely fenced yard to play in and to continue my training so I grow up to be a well-mannered and confident adult. I’m a healthy girl – spayed, vaccinated, and I weigh 18 lbs. If you live in the Midwest and want a pretty girl like me to join your family, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home environment so they can tell if we’ll be a good match. Once approved, they’ll introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet!
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Travey

Shiba Inu

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Downer's Grove (office), IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Travey and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m just over 1 y.o. and I weigh 23 lbs. I came to my foster home in the Chicago area after I got loose, had a bit of a mis-adventure, and ended up in doggie jail. I haven't been at my foster home long, so I'm still adjusting. I love getting love and attention from foster mom and my favorite place to sleep is in bed with her! I'm super smart, eager to please, and learn quickly. I'm potty trained and do well in my crate when foster mom goes out (though I've been known to deploy the "Shiba scream" if I'm left all alone). I love treats, which helps motivate me to learn. I have mastered leash walking. I might pull if I see a squirrel or bunny that I want to chase (I've definitely got a high prey drive). I've also learned how to jump over gates that are supposed to contain me, so my forever family will need to be careful to prevent escapes. I'm a curious girl, but new things are hard for me. I'm suspicious of new people and will bark at them. I can be reactive to other dogs when I'm out on walks. I'll be fiercely loyal to my family and will need humans who have time to focus on me too. Because I did not have a great upbringing, I'll need a patient forever family who will commit to training and teaching me how to become a well-adjusted adult. My ideal forever home will be one with a securely fenced yard - no shared walls, since I can be vocal. I'd do best in a home with no cats or small pets, since I've got a high prey drive. I get along with most of the other dogs in my foster home, but can be dog-selective, so a laid-back, easy going dog friend would be best. Foster mom thinks I'd do okay with older children once I get to know them, but I'm not a good match for really little kids. I'm a healthy girl - spayed and vaccinated. I had giardia when I came into foster care, but am recovering nicely and feeling fine. If you live in the Midwest and are looking for a best friend and diamond in the rough, then I'm your girl. Visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you to make sure we'll be a good match. Once approved, they'll introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet.
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Rumor

Shiba Inu

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Downer's Grove (office), IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Rumor and I’m looking for my forever home. I’m 3 ½ years old and I weigh 20 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Chicago from a breeding facility where I was born. I’m still getting used to living in a home, so I can be skittish and shy, especially with people I don’t know or around sudden movements or noises. But as I relax, my silly side is coming out and I’ve started to chase my tail and to hoard toys in my crate. I’ve learned the routine here pretty quickly. I am potty trained and stay in my crate when foster mom leaves the house. I like eating meals in my crate too. I let foster mom pet me now that I trust her. There are other dogs here in my foster home and they have helped me to feel safe, like when we’re out walking in the neighborhood. Busy streets and loud cars scare me, but walking close to the other dogs helps. I’m very interested in chasing squirrels, so foster mom thinks that I’m probably not a good match for cats or small pets unless they are dog-savvy. My perfect forever home will understand shy/fearful dogs and have at least one other friendly dog to help me continue to adjust. I’m not a good match for little kids. I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated. If you live in the Midwest and are interested in a sweet, shy, pretty girl like me, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt for more information and to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn about you and your home environment so they can make sure we’ll be a good match. Once approved, SIRA will introduce you to my foster mom so we can meet.
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Harley

Shiba Inu

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Downer's Grove (office), IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Harley and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 2 y.o. and weigh 30 lbs. I’m a confident, happy, goofy boy who brings his whole self to the party. I’m not shy or skittish like some Shibas. Strangers? “Hi – I’m so happy to meet you!” Other dogs? “Yippee! Let’s play!” (I hope they like to wrestle and play hard. I might not want to share my treats, though – and I might get jealous if I think they’re getting all the attention.) Kids? “OMG – I love kids!” I got to play with a 2-year-old who walked me around the house on a leash and also a 5-year-old. My enthusiasm might be too much for a really little kids when I jump up, but I don’t mean any harm and will listen well if I’m corrected. Cats? Hm... Not sure. But I like chasing critters outside, so unless the cat is dog-savvy, that might not be a good idea. I’m a very good boy in the house. I’m not destructive and don’t have accidents when my foster family leaves the house, so I don’t need to be crated. One of my favorite things to do is to go for long walks. Foster mom says my leash manners are pretty good! I’m still getting used to my harness – and sometimes I protest when we aren’t walking in the direction I’d like to go. (Have you ever heard of the “Shiba Nope!” I can show you.) I’m pretty vocal and will tell you when I want to go outside or when it’s time to eat. I love laying on the couch and getting belly rubs. I came to my foster home here in Grayslake, IL, after my previous owner couldn’t care for me any longer. I’m a healthy boy – neutered and vaccinated. I’m pretty adaptable, but bonus points if you have a securely fenced yard and/or a kid or two that I can play with. I’d do okay with another resident dog as long as they are laid-back and friendly and don’t mind me wanting to hog the human attention. If you live in the Midwest and want the best boy ever by your side, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt for more information and to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA learn more about you and your home to make sure we’ll be a good fit. Once approved, they’ll connect you with my foster mom so we can meet. I can’t wait!!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Darien, Illinois

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Players for Pits - Darien Location

1100 N. Frontage Rd, Darien, IL 60561

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Shiba Inu Rescue Association (rescue)

Downer's Grove (office), IL 60516

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The First Step Rescue

Downers Grove, IL 60516

Pet Types: dogs

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A Caring Place - All-Breed Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 989, Westmont, IL 60559

Pet Types: dogs

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Help Save Pets - Hinsdale

724 N York Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hinsdale Humane Society

21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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West Suburban Humane Society

1901 Ogden Ave., DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HavaHeart Rescue - IL

35 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Pet Types: dogs

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Spay Illinois

2765 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hope for Donghae Paws (CHICAGO)

Lisle, IL 60532

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