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Puppies and dogs in Gurnee, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Gurnee, 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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Bella Blue Watling

Great Dane

Female, young , Special Needs
Waukegan, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
She is fine with animals. However, she is a bully. She is extremely people picky and does not like to be approached, she prefers to make contact. She is extremely food driven in any type of training. She will get into any food possible, if left unattended. She’s still very hyper. Overall, she’s a really good dog and just needs the love. I don’t have time to give her right now.

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Charlie

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, senior
Beach Park, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Charlie loves people! He is about 8 years old and his favorite thing to do is to cuddle under a blanket. He has been in a house with young children without any behavioral issues and loves everyone he meets. He needs to be in a home with no other dogs. As he's gotten older, he is getting more aggressive towards our other dogs. It has gotten to the point where we need to keep the dogs separated at all times to prevent a fight. We rescued Charlie from a home where we believe he might have been abused or neglected, and he has become very territorial when other dogs are around. He is not fixed, and will mark in the house if left unattended. He is kennel trained and will automatically go into his kennel when we're getting ready to leave or go to bed. We would love to be able to keep Charlie since he is such a sweet boy, but it is getting to the point where keeping him is no longer fair to him. We were told Charlie is a Pitbull/Lab mix, but we think he also might be part Beagle.

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Vinny

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, senior , Special Needs
Grayslake, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
*Vinny is part of our Take Time to Fall in Love Promotion. See our Adoption Procedures page for more details.* A cuddler, a smart boy, a lover, and good looks…interested? Then ask for Vinny, yours truly! While I can get a little uncomfortable with new people at first; with proper introduction, I end up being just a love bug. I am playful, I enjoy long walks and I’m a lucky guy because whoever takes me out always makes sure to have some time for snuggling. I am known as a lap dog, after all who says only small dogs can climb into someone’s lap. Oh and of course, how can you not love my nose? Guess what, some may have thought I was not good with other dogs but let me tell you something, I am actually doing pretty well some of the doggies in play groups here. We are just having fun like kids would at recess. (Of course, this still means that I may not like every single dog) So if you have a dog, why don’t you bring him in so we can meet and see how we may do together.

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Hank

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, adult
Grayslake, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
*Hank is part of our Take Time to Fall in Love Promotion. See our Adoption Procedures page for more details.* I was removed from a neglect situation with another dog so yes life wasn’t really fun and there was obviously not much love. Here I can be a little timid at first but as one of the Canine Care staff members described me, once I am out, I am like a big baby, climbing into your lap and soaking up all the loving and attention I am getting. They are also introducing me to toys and they look fun though I’m still not quite sure what to do with them. I’ll chase them and then run back to the dog walker for some more petting. Guess what, some may have thought I was not good with other dogs but let me tell you something, I am actually doing pretty well some of the doggies in play groups here. We are just having fun like kids would at recess. (Of course, this still means that I may not like every single dog) So if you have a dog, why don’t you bring him in so we can meet and see how we may do together.

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Royal

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, adult
Grayslake, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
*Royal is part of our Take Time to Fall in Love Promotion. See our Adoption Procedures page for more details.* Things I love: people, tennis balls, running outside, blankets, rolling in the grass, treats and more. I’m a very handsome guy, always ready to flash you one of my “signature” smiles. While I may be a little shy meeting some new people, a couple of treats is all it takes to become great friends. I am also pretty smart, and ready to learn more. I am very affectionate and a real cuddler. At night, I sleep deeply and snore loudly I’m told. This just means that I had an active day filled with a lot of loving and play time.

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Teppin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, adult , Special Needs
Grayslake, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
*Teppin is part of our Take Time to Fall in Love Promotion. See our Adoption Procedures page for more details.* I am one of the doggies that has the biggest smile! Not everything started that bright though. My family abandoned their house a year ago and then brought me back during the cold spell and snow of April, chained me to the fence and left. Luckily a neighbor noticed all this and called in for a humane investigation. Who knows what could have happened if they had not taken action. When I first came in, I wasn’t quite sure what was happening and definitely did not have very good manners. I am a passionate dog and would often get overly excited so not the best way to interact with everyone. The Canine Care staff has spent a lot of time working with me, helping me understand positive ways to show when I am happy, playful or if something bugs me. I enjoy playing with toys and will sit nicely for some treats. All this is fine but I would really love to find a committed home, willing to continue working with me. I’m quite smart and loving so hope to find someone very special.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Gurnee, Illinois

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

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Senior Moments Weimaraners - Gurnee, IL

Gurnee, IL 60031

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Illinois Shorthair Rescue

PO Box 341, Gurnee, IL 60031

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International Street Dog Foundation

WADSWORTH, IL 60083

Pet Types: dogs

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Save-A-Pet

31664 N. Fairfield, Grayslake, IL 60030

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Rescue Associates, Inc

Grayslake, IL 60030

Pet Types: dogs

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Heart Bandits-American Eskimo Dog Rescue of IL

P.O. Box 136, Grayslake, IL 60030

Pet Types: dogs

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Homes for Animal Heroes - IL

Grayslake, IL 60030

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Help A Pooch Rescue

Grayslake, IL 60030

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Wagging Hearts

260 E. Belvidere Rd, PMB #369, Hainesville, IL 60030

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Ralphie's Place

Grayslake, IL 60030

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog 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 Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard 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 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 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 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 Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese 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 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