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Puppies and dogs in Downers Grove, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Downers Grove, 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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Chewy

Shih Poo

Male, Young
Lemont, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Chewy is a sweet dog. Playful and great with kids. Due to health issues with my husband we have ro give him away
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Bella

American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Bolingbrook, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Bella is a very good and mild tempered dog. She loves to cuddle, play and only barks when hungry or her senses have kicked in. She is a house dog but also gets extremely excited when around other dogs outside. She will be 3 years old 11/17.
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Leo

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Darien, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Name Leo 5 years old. Will be 6 years old june 30th. He does have food allergies. I give him apoquel to control outbreaks. He is gentle at heart and loves attention. He gives alot of love. He is house trained he goes to bathroom only outside. He doesn't like to get wet in the rain. He loves doggie toys and squeeky but he chews up the squeeky toys to get to the part that squeeks. He is micro chipped. I have spent $7000 to save his life. He has had bladder surgery in 2021 for cysteine stones. He healed up great. He is fed grain free dog food. He is allergic to chicken.
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Gus

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
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
9 months old. Very good and active puppy. Everyone he meets is his best friend. I had to move unexpectedly and can no longer give him the attention and training he needs. His breed is mostly border collie, but also Aussie shepherd and golden retriever. I’m going to keep him with me until I find him the perfect person he deserves so I’m not in a rush to rehome.
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Evelyn

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Naperville, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Evelyn is a staffordshire mix, apprpox 3.5 years old. She's great supervised with other dogs of all sizes, on playdates and in public. She has had some bad experiences with other dogs and her resources so she should not be unsupervised with other dogs. She should not have toys/bones/food around other dogs. She is not dog aggressive but does resource guard. She can be extremely chill and lazy but also playful! Evelyn loves all people and kids. She would be good with an active lifestyle who's owners take her in the public/on vacation or just as happy in the home and going for walks. She can be with a family or senior owner. She will know basic obedience, loose leash heeling, off leash recall and good manners inside the home and in the public. She is kennel and potty trained.  Being treated for heartworm. Will be available for foster/adoption approximately July 15th, 2024. Evelyn has gone through a basic training program! In this program she has learned proper heeling on a leash, basic obedience, place command, off leash recall, no bolting out of doors, people and dog socialization, kennel/potty training and more! After adoption process is finalized, the new owners will work with the trainer 1-on-1 for 2 hours to learn what Evelyn has learned in the program and how to keep up with training after going home. This will all be included in your adoption fee! ##1862073##
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Emmy

Labrador Retriever Doberman Pinscher

Female, Young
Naperville, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Emmy is shy and playful. She has been spayed, vaccinated, chipped, is approx. over 1 year old. This beautiful Lab/Doberman mix girl walks on leash.  Emmy needs a gentle and patient soul to help her through her traumatic past. She needs patience for her to get comfortable with people & kids but once she bonds she is playful and loving! She will know basic obedience, loose leash heeling, off leash recall and good manners inside the home and in the public. Emmy still needs patience, consistency and work kennel and potty training because of her difficult past. Emmy has some prey drive and should not be homed with very small dogs, any cats or small animals. After being a little shy at first, she quickly gets over this and becomes very loving and trusted with all people and kids. Because of her initial fear, she should be with someone who has owned dogs before and knows their behavior. Emmy would be a great dog to be at home and go for walks. She is capable but needs patience in the public and on walks, to work on her fear and confidence boosting. Emmy has gone through a basic training program! In this program she has learned proper heeling on a leash, basic obedience, place command, off leash recall, no bolting out of doors, people and dog socialization, kennel/potty training and more! After adoption process is finalized, the new owners will work with the trainer 1-on-1 for 2 hours to learn what Emmy has learned in the program and how to keep up with training after going home. This will all be included in your adoption fee! ##1862108##

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Dog shelters and rescues in Downers Grove, Illinois

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

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Help Save Pets - Downers Grove

941 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL 60516

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The First Step Rescue

Downers Grove, IL 60516

Pet Types: dogs

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Shiba Inu Rescue Association (rescue)

Downer's Grove (office), IL 60516

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

Pet Types: dogs

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Yorkie Luv Rescue- IL Chapter

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Haven Animal Shelter

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ruby Whiskers Animal rescue

12305 S. New Ave, Suite O, Lemont, IL 60439

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Aloha Rescue

1384 Lily Cache Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60490

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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HavaHeart Rescue - IL

35 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Pet Types: dogs

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