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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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Barker

Plott Hound

Male, Young
Woodridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Barker 🐾 This 1-year-old boy has a heart full of love and energy to spare — he just needs the right person to help him shine. He is sweet, playful, and not aggressive — but he is a high energy dog who gets excited and doesn’t always know how to contain it. He jumps, he plays hard, and he is always ready for an adventure. What he’s missing is someone to show him the ropes. He is looking for an owner who loves to train — someone who finds joy in building structure and watching their dog transform. Consistent, patient guidance is all he needs to become the dog he’s capable of being. A home with a yard would be ideal so he has space to run and release that energy. In return he will be the most loyal, devoted companion you’ve ever had. He doesn’t need perfection — he needs commitment. The right owner will see his potential and never look back. Could that be you? 🐾

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Zeus

Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Woodridge, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
He is a purebred Rottweiler, he is 3 years old . He is house trained. He knows simple commands he is also crate trained . He is not human reactive but needs time to get to know new people . Unfortunately he is dog and animal reactive .

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Otis Paul Malört

American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Downers Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi friend, I’m Otis! What’s good in your hood? 🤗 I’m 5 years old and sometimes I carry the wisdom of the ages in my tiger stripes… But, sometimes I forget myself 🥺 AND ALL MY TRAINING and I occasionally bark at strangers (even little kids 😅) I landed in foster care after my humans created small humans that I’m just too big to play with safely. Let’s meet up sometime, I’ll bring my ball ⚽️ 🥰 I need a capable handler and a patient, loving home -maybe it is with you?! XOXO -OP 🐾

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Barron

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Puppy
Woodridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Barron — a Catahoula who's ready for his person! This handsome young Catahoula Leopard Dog is all heart. Gentle, friendly, and completely without a mean bone in his body, he's the kind of dog who just wants to be part of your world. With his striking Catahoula looks and easygoing temperament, he turns heads and wins hearts wherever he goes. Like all Catahoulas, he's a smart, energetic working breed who thrives with an active person or family — someone who'll give him good walks, room to move, and a little adventure. Give him exercise and attention, and he'll give you loyalty right back. He'd flourish with a family, a hiking buddy, or anyone who loves an athletic, affectionate dog. He's 10 months and looking for a home that can match his energy and give him the steady, active life he's built for. Could that be you?

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Mattie

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Female, Adult
Woodridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
She is around 8 years old and has lived mainly without another animal. She died live with another dog for 2 years but took awhile to get use to the dog. She loves people but not children who bother her and try to pull at her. She will growl if you take food away from here while she is eating. She does like walks and cuddles.

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Hank

Pointer Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Downers Grove, 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
We adopted Hank in 2020 from Hinsdale Humane Society when we were living in the city. Since then our family has grown with three little children and Hank struggles to leave toddler toys and milk sippy cups left alone around our house. Hank is very sweet and loves going on walks, running in our backyard, and laying in the sun. We’d love to find Hank a new home where he can be at ease with lower energy & less little people surrounding him.

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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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Shiba Inu Rescue Association (rescue)

Downer's Grove (office), IL 60516

Pet Types: dogs

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The First Step Rescue

Downers Grove, IL 60516

Pet Types: dogs

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Hope for Donghae Paws (CHICAGO)

Lisle, IL 60532

Pet Types: dogs

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Spay Illinois

2765 Maple Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532

Pet Types: cats, 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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Woof Animal Rescue

9 cedar ct, Lemont, IL 60439

Pet Types: dogs

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Aloha Rescue

1384 Lily Cache Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60490

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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West Suburban Humane Society

1901 Ogden Ave., DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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
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