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Puppies and dogs in Lake Forest, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Lake Forest, 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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Labrador Retriever Border Collie

Male, 4 mos

Mettawa, 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

***Transport Available*** Meet Your New Best Friend! This handsome little Lab mix is just 3.5 months old and already winning hearts everywhere he goes. While he can be a bit shy when meeting new people, it doesn’t take long for his sweet personality to shine through. Once he feels comfortable, he’s a total love bug who wants nothing more than cuddles, belly rubs, and being close to his people. He’s a playful puppy who absolutely adores toys and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He’s also respectful of cats, making him a great addition to a variety of households. In fact, he loves rolling onto his back so much that we were lucky to capture any photos of him sitting upright! With his gentle nature, affectionate personality, and easygoing attitude, this little guy has all the makings of an incredible companion or family dog. Whether you’re looking for a hiking buddy, couch snuggler, or best friend for your children and pets, he’s ready to fill that role. ✅ Neutered ✅ Age-appropriate vaccinations ✅ Microchipped ✅ Great with other dogs ✅ Cat-friendly ✅ Ready for his forever home Located in North Alabama, but transport is available to approved adopters throughout the Midwest, Northeast, New England, Great Lakes region, and points in between. To apply, visit: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SPK/Dog Questions? Contact us at conniesk9rescue@gmail.com. This sweet boy is ready to find the family he’s been waiting for. Could it be yours? 🐾❤️

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Banjo

Bichon Frise Maltipoo

Male, 2 yrs

Mettawa, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

****Transport Available**** Meet Banjo! Looking for the perfect little sidekick? Meet Banjo, an adorable Bichon Frise mix, Maltese mix, or maybe a little bit of both! At just around 8 pounds, Banjo is the perfect size for lap cuddles, car rides, and being your constant companion. This sweet boy has never met a stranger and loves being close to his people. Whether he’s curled up in your lap, following you from room to room, or snuggling beside you on the couch, Banjo’s favorite place is wherever you are. He’s also playful and enjoys spending time with other dogs, making him a wonderful addition to a multi-pet household. Banjo is crate trained, affectionate, and ready to settle into a loving forever home. His gentle personality and happy-go-lucky attitude make him the perfect companion for families, couples, retirees, or anyone looking for a loyal best friend. ✅ Neutered ✅ Vaccinated ✅ Microchipped ✅ Crate trained ✅ Great with other dogs ✅ Small breed – approximately 8 lbs ✅ Ready for his forever home Located in North Alabama, with transport available to approved adopters throughout the Midwest, Northeast, New England, Great Lakes region, and points in between. To apply to adopt Banjo, visit: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SPK/Dog Questions? Contact us at conniesk9rescue@gmail.com. Banjo is ready to fill your home with love, laughter, and plenty of lap cuddles. Could he be the missing piece of your family? 🐾❤️

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Tito

French Bulldog Miniature Schnauzer

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Mettawa, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

****Available for Transport to you***** How cute is Tito?! 😍 This hilarious little lady is about a year and a half old and dna indicates that she’s half Frenchie and 37% miniature schnauzer. She’s full of personality—whether she’s chasing her favorite ball, curling up in your lap, or just being her goofy self, she’ll keep you smiling. Tito loves to play fetch, snuggle close, and be the center of attention. She’s the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. She’s also spicy at times typical of the breed. She is up to date on vaccines and spayed. Interested in adding this sweet girl to your family? Message us or apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SPK/Dog We transport to the Northeast, Midwest, and points in between

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Rocket

Labrador Retriever Beagle

Male, 4 mos

Mettawa, 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

****Transport Available**** 🚀 Meet Rocket! 🚀 If you’re looking for a puppy who’s equal parts brave, smart, and loving, Rocket may be your perfect match! Rocket is a large-breed puppy with a kind and gentle disposition that makes him a joy to be around. He’s confident without being pushy, affectionate without being clingy, and eager to learn. This handsome boy loves people and is always ready to make a new friend. Rocket gets along wonderfully with other dogs, is respectful of cats, and does great with children. His easygoing temperament and loving personality make him an excellent candidate for families, active individuals, or anyone looking for a loyal companion to share life’s adventures. As a growing puppy, Rocket is learning about the world every day and would thrive in a home committed to continuing his training and helping him become the amazing adult dog he’s destined to be. ✅ Neutered ✅ Age-appropriate vaccinations ✅ Microchipped ✅ Great with dogs ✅ Good with cats ✅ Loves kids ✅ Ready for his forever home Located in North Alabama, with transport available to approved adopters throughout the Midwest, Northeast, New England, Great Lakes region, and points in between. To apply to adopt Rocket, see our Adoption application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SPK/Dog Questions? Contact us at conniesk9rescue@gmail.com. Rocket is ready to blast off into his forever home. Could that home be yours? 🐾❤️🚀

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Penelope

Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos

Mettawa, 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

Meet Penelope, a beautiful 1 to 1.5-year-old Lab/Staffordshire mix with the sweetest soul and the best snuggle skills around. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who loves to play but also knows how to help you unwind, Penelope may be your perfect match. There’s just something special about a Lab/Staffy mix—they’re like a warm weighted blanket with four legs. When Penelope curls up in your lap, you have no choice but to relax, breathe deep, and enjoy the moment. She has that calming, comforting presence that makes a house feel like home. Penelope also loves to have fun, enjoys car rides, and is crate trained, making her an easy companion for both adventures and cozy nights in. She’s also a big fan of pup cups and tasty treats like bananas, carrots, and apples. She truly deserves a wonderful forever home where she’ll be loved as much as she loves in return. For more information, contact conniesk9rescue@gmail.com

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Sophie

Border Collie Pekingese

Female, Adult

Highland Park, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Sophie had belonged to my mother, who recently passed. She was adopted as a rescue in 2019 as a young puppy and is currently seven years old.She is a high-energy dog and shows a lot of border collie traits. She is house trained, but not trained in any other aspects. She gets along well with my two cats, as well as other dogs, and is very strong for her size — about 35 lbs.Despite her size, she was raised almost like a lapdog, so she does try to climb on people when they sit down on the couch or on chairs, and jumps a lot when greeting people. She is very vocal when people approach the house. Besides that, she is extremely affectionate and loyal, and loves giving kisses.She is healthy and her vaccinations are up to date.I work long and erratic hours everyday, including weekends, and do not have the time to give her the attention and exercise that she needs for an ideal life. It would be good to find a home that would provide her with ample attention and exercise.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lake Forest, Illinois

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue [MSIR]

222 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 4A, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Connie's Canine Rescue - Chicago Transport Stop

Mettawa, IL 60045

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

For Good Rescue

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

French Bulldog Rescue League

2404 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Great Lakes Animal Control

615 Farragut Ave Bld. 130, Great Lakes, IL 60088

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Bombshell Bullies Pit Bull Rescue

P.O. Box 5122, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Animal Education and Rescue

P.O. Box 7343, Libertyville, IL 60048

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Dogwood Garden & Pet Center at Lambs Farm

14245 W Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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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

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