Already adopted? Let us know!
When you share your adoption story with us, we’ll send you free deals on pet parent favorites like Greenies, Royal Canin, Whistle smart devices, Wisdom DNA tests, and more.
Close button icon
Adopt

Puppies and dogs in Marseilles, Illinois

Looking for a puppy or dog in Marseilles, Illinois? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in Marseilles, Illinois

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Marseilles, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
Photo of Shaylee-Miss Perfect!

Shaylee-Miss Perfect!

Carolina Dog Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr
Sheridan, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To help us make a great fit for you, and any of our dogs as well, please include information about yourself(Home, family, yard/fence, work hours, other pets...) and/or use our application at sparrowdogs.com. Those emails will get the quickest response, we do the best we can, but if we have to follow up with an email asking you about yourself and waiting for a response, well, we have already moved on to the next email that has provided the details. We are doing the best we can to find the right home for each dog or cat, just need your help too! :) We have had literally thousands of dogs come thru our home as a rescue/foster family, dogs of all shapes and sizes and backgrounds. Every once in awhile someone extra special comes along(of course they are all special!) that just stands out for one reason or another. Shaylee is that girl, we cannot say enough about her, she is that dog that if she comes into your life you will know that there is something extra special going on. So, for her to have been with us going on a few months now is truly a mystery. But, perhaps it was just meant to be, she has helped out so many other dogs along the way, she has been that sweet calming presence to the fearful dogs anxious with this whole shelter/foster situation. I guess you could say Shaylee has been out resident therapy dog. When a new dog comes in she will take that dog under her wing, show them around, get them to play when all they want to do is cower at times. We take in many dogs that may not be doing well at a shelter due to anxiety and fear. Coming to a home situation helps a lot, but having a calm, gentle yet playful dog to lean on goes a long way to help those little lost souls settle in. Often they are a little intimidated by this big oaf of a girl, but a few minutes with Shaylee and they will soon be best pals. We adore Shaylee, and love her for all she has done for so many, but it is her time to find her very own home. Shaylee will do great in a home with another playful dog, a fenced yard is a big plus, she has a lot of energy. But, she also is great in the house and loves her a nice soft bed to relax on when she is indoors. Shaylee loves to play fetch so would love to have a family that enjoys being active as well. She is terrific on the leash and does well meeting new dogs and people out for walks. Shaylee likes to think of herself as a lap dog as well, she is a snuggler!! Don't tell her, but she is a little large for that, lol. She is around 60 pounds or so, and a tall leggy girl. We simply adore this big girl. We really do not know what her breed(s) are, but perhaps Golden, Shepard, Shiba, ??? She was adopted as a pup from a shelter and snapped at a child that had grabbed her from behind. That was months ago and she has matured, but for that reason she will only go to a home with older children. Shaylee will go home with plenty of supplies(worth over $200!!) to help her settle in, even a big memory foam bed!! Spring is here, what a great time to get back outside and enjoy the season with Shaylee!! Her adoption fee is $300, now $250, please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com.
Photo of Banjo-a "Porgi?"

Banjo-a "Porgi?"

Pug Corgi

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Sheridan, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To help us make a great fit for you, and any of our dogs as well, please include information about yourself(Home, family, yard/fence, work hours, other pets...) and/or use our application at sparrowdogs.com. Those emails will get the quickest response, we do the best we can, but if we have to follow up with an email asking you about yourself and waiting for a response, well, we have already moved on to the next email that has provided the details. We are doing the best we can to find the right home for each dog or cat, just need your help too! :) Banjo and his brother, Cello, are more than ready to go to their very own homes. It would be great for them to be adopted together, but that is not necessary. We would say they are Pug mixes. Banjo is a little shorter and stockier, he looks like he could have Corgi in him, which is called a "Porgi", how cute is that!! Cello has the Pug look as well, but is a little taller. He looks like a Pug/Shepard mix, also called a Shug. If you google this mix you will see a couple dogs that look just like Cello. It is possible to have different fathers for the same littler of pups, so that could explain their differences. How fun to have such a unique little dog, and what a potentially odd combination!! They both have unique personalities and interests(Yes, dogs have interests, lol). Cello is a bit more independent and loves to go exploring on his own, loves watching the gophers under the bird feeders, the goldfish in the pond(tried to tap them with his paw!), and once even caught a turtle, not much to brag about there, lol. Banjo on the other hand is more the life of the party kind of guy. He is happy and outgoing, LOVES to play with the other dogs and play fetch. He is a goofy, bouncy, roly poly kind of guy. As much as he likes to chase the balls, those stubby little legs just can't keep up with some of the bigger guys-lol. Both boys when indoors are very peaceful and quiet, they find a bed or blanket to lay on and relax. They do sleep in a crate at night, and are more than happy to snuggle in with a couple of treats or a treated kong. They are also well mannered, are not destructive and are housebroken, they are very easy to care for. But, they could use an experienced dog owner, and probably would do better in a home without small children. They are 3 years old and about 30 pounds. Cello's adoption fee is $250, or both Cello and Banjo can be adopted for $400. They will go home with tons of supplies to help them settle into their new home! Please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com.
Photo of Cello-a "Shug?"

Cello-a "Shug?"

Pug German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Sheridan, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To help us make a great fit for you, and any of our dogs as well, please include information about yourself(Home, family, yard/fence, work hours, other pets...) and/or use our application at sparrowdogs.com. Those emails will get the quickest response, we do the best we can, but if we have to follow up with an email asking you about yourself and waiting for a response, well, we have already moved on to the next email that has provided the details. We are doing the best we can to find the right home for each dog or cat, just need your help too! :) Cello and his brother, Banjo are more than ready to go to their very own homes. It would be great for them to be adopted together, but that is not necessary. We would say they are Pug mixes. Banjo is a little shorter and stockier, he looks like he could have Corgi in him. Cello has the Pug look as well, but is a little taller. He looks like a Pug/Shepard mix, also called a Shug. If you google this mix you will see a couple dogs that look just like Cello. It is possible to have different fathers for the same littler of pups, so that could explain their differences. How fun to have such a unique little dog, and what a potentially odd combination!! They both have unique personalities and interests(Yes, dogs have interests, lol). Where as Banjo loves playing with the other dogs most of his day, Cello is a bit more independent. Although he will play for a bit with everyone, he is content to venture out on his own. Maybe he is more of an introvert?? Whatever the case may be, Cello loves exploring, checking out the yard and looking for exciting things. So far he has discovered the gophers that lurk under the bird feeders just out of reach on the other side of the gate. They are really fun for Cello to watch!! He fancies himself a bit of a hunter, but so far the only thing he has caught is a turtle. The guy didn't have a chance. But, he was put safely in the pond next door. Cello is fascinated by the large goldfish in the backyard pond. He dabs his little foot in the water as they swim by, he is quite the little character. Both boys when indoors are very peaceful and quiet, they find a bed or blanket to lay on and relax. They do sleep in a crate at night, and are more than happy to snuggle in with a couple of treats or a treated kong. They are also well mannered, are not destructive and are housebroken, they are very easy to care for. But, they could use an experienced dog owner, and probably would do better in a home without small children. They are 3 years old and about 30 pounds. Cello's adoption fee is $250, or both Cello and Banjo can be adopted for $400. They will go home with tons of supplies to help them settle into their new home! Please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com.
Photo of Rory-redcued fee!

Rory-redcued fee!

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs
Sheridan, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To help us make a great fit for you, and any of our dogs as well, please include information about yourself(home, family, yard/fence, work hours, other pets...) and/or use our application at sparrowdogs.com. We absolutely appreciate you sharing any helpful information about your family, it helps us to make a great match for you and one of our dogs. Sorry...those automated forms just don't cut it, we would rather hear from you personally. Weighing in at all of 7.9 pounds and just TWO years old is the mighty Rory!!! Ok, he is not that mighty and is not even as feisty as many Chihuahua's are, they have a reputation to uphold, ya know. They have the Mighty Dog syndrome, all that bravado packed into a little guinea pig sized body. Well, good new is, Rory does not have too much of that extra special Chihuahua Charm, he is actually fairly mellow as far as that goes. Rory was a stray that ended up in an Animal Control, he was never claimed by any potential owner, so who knows how this little boy ended up on his own. Lucky for him he was found before he got hurt. The staff at the shelter fell for him quickly, he is a charming little guy. He loves adults, he can be sweet and snuggly, loves his belly rubs almost as much as his toys. We found out he loves a nice nap in the sun(on his own blanket with his name no less!!), and is quite the social little guy as well. Rory is terrific with the other dogs, has been having a great time running and playing with the other dogs, of all shapes and sizes. He is also well behaved, listens well and appears to be housebroken. He is not quite Mr. Perfect tho, lol, I have yet to meet that guy! Rory does NOT like medical staff, which is referred to as "White Coat Syndrome." He can be quite a surly guy in a veterinary environment. Often for dogs like that, which is quite common, you may have to muzzle him prior to his appointment. Or, the vet may prescribe a medication to calm him that his family can give him before his appointment. Also, he does not like kids. Easy solution there, we will not be adopting Rory to a family with children. If you have kids visiting on occasion, he could go in his crate or another room. Rory does not mind his crate for short spurts, so that should not be an issue. Rory is a wonderful little snuggle buddy. He will do well with a family that enjoy being outdoors, another fairly active dog would be great. He is loving, but he is also young, so he is not the little guy that will happily sit on your lap all day or be left alone for more than a couple hours a day. He will be most content with a family that will be equally as happy being outdoors and enjoying this wonderful weather!! Rory will go home with plenty of supplies to help him settle in, of course his special blanket, too! His adoption fee is $350, please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com.
Photo of Ezra

Ezra

American Bulldog English Pointer

Male, 6 mos
Sheridan, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To help us make a great fit for you, and any of our dogs as well, please include information about yourself(Home, family, yard/fence, work hours, other pets...) and/or use our application at sparrowdogs.com. Those emails will get the quickest response, we do the best we can, but if we have to follow up with an email asking you about yourself and waiting for a response, well, we have already moved on to the next email that has provided the details. We are doing the best we can to find the right home for each dog or cat, just need your help too! :) NO PHONE CALLS, sorry, but they will not be returned. It is best for us to correspond initially thru emails, we appreciate you understanding our time constraints answering numerous calls. Ok...with that being said...we are so excited for Ezra to find his happily ever after! This oh so squishy and lovable boy came from a large shelter where he was transferred in from yet another far off place. Now, that is a little confusing for anyone and this little country boy sure did not know what to think! All the city sounds seemed to stress him out, and despite all the reassurance of the kind staff, Ezra was just to nervous in that environment. Well, welcome to the land of cornfields, little fella! He is now being fostered in a rural situation and he is loving it. Ezra settled in asap, he has made new friends and has is the wiggly, silly and loving puppy that you could hope for. And, he is one smart cookie. He has been with us for a bit so has perfected his housebreaking skills, such a smart boy! We have been having such a great time with Ezra. He is WONDERFUL on a leash and loves to explore the forest preserve, he will be a great hiking partner, he is also very friendly and does well meeting new people and dogs. Ezra is one little guy that loves him some belly rubs, he is happy being outside playing with his dog buddies, chasing a ball or a stick, he is just as happy. His breed(s) are a guess. We use an app, put in his pics and English Pointer and American Bulldog came up. WE figured there must be some hunting breed gene in there, he follows his nose everywhere, he tracked a turtle today. He has the beefy body of a bulldog and a little thicker coat, of who knows, a lab? Ezra loves everyone, he was anxious at the shelter, but has put that behind him. Perhaps small children will not be the best with him, he could knock them over. He is just 6 months old and close to 40 pounds, so he will be a decent sized dog. He is looking for an active family, another playful dog would be perfect, a fenced yard is a huge plus. He is a working breed, so no long hours alone. What a terrific adventure partner he will be!! His adoption fee is $250, and he will go home with plenty of supplies to help him settle into his new home. Please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com.
Photo of Spike

Spike

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs
Sheridan, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
-
Story
Little Man Spike, we are so happy to have met him and be a part of his journey. He is a special little guy looking for an extra special home. Spike has a little bit of a sad tale. He was taken to an animal control as a euthanasia request. The kind people there took a look at him and thought there was a twinkle in his eye and perhaps he deserved a little more time to enjoy a bit more of this life. He is 10 years old and has cancer. He has a mass on his testicle as well as one that was found in his abdomen via ultrasound. Spike has a collapsing trachea that will cause him to cough a little under duress(we were told he was not happy with his Xrays!). But, his lungs look good, his heart seems fine, the boy has some spunk. Yes, the cancer is there, but for now, Spike is ready to enjoy life. Who knows how long he has, but he surely is more than able to warm someones heart, bring some smiles to some faces, and fall in love for as long as he has. Summer is upon us, maybe Spike has a bucket list...see some fireworks, dip his toes in a lake, have a hamburger on the deck, or maybe watch some baseball sharing a recliner with his new best pal?? We are hoping to find a very kind hearted person/family that will love this pudgy little fella until it is time for him to say goodbye. He has had a full exam, and that will go with his family, the prognosis of course is not good. Spike does not need any medical intervention, he just needs some love and a kind family. He is so incredibly sweet, he melts your heart. Spike is a tiny, chunky little guy, small enough to pick up and go! If you are interested in giving Spike a loving home please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com. We will waive any adoption fee, of course, and Spike will go home with supplies to help him settle into his new home. Thank you reading his story!!

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Marseilles, Illinois.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Marseilles, Illinois

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Pet Project, Inc.

2676 E 2575 RD, Marseilles, IL 61341

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Ottawa Veterinary Hospital

1521 E. Highway 6, Ottawa, IL 61350

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Helping out Pets Everywhere(H.O.P.E)

Sheridan, IL 60551

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Grundy County Animal Control

310 E DuPont Road, Morris, IL 60450

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

More an arrow icon

Rescue

All Those Left Behind Animal Rescue, Inc.

Morris, IL 60450

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Just Animals Shelter

P.O. Box 275, Mazon, IL 60444

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

AFTLOA Pet Rescue, Inc. - IL

Oglesby, IL 61348

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Illinois Valley Animal Rescue

Industrial Drive., Lasalle, IL 61301

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Grundy County Humane Society/DANE911

120 w. 4th street, Coal city, IL 60416

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Howlin 4 Help Rescue, NFP

PO Box 562, Somonauk, IL 60552

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Marseilles, Illinois and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

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