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Puppies and dogs in Murphysboro, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Murphysboro, 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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Maggie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Carbondale, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Princess Bella

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Carbondale, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Princess Bella is just that, a princess! She is such a great girl. Princess Bella is good with other dogs but prefers to not be friends with kitties at this time. Princess Bella loves couches and cuddling. She would be fine with a mellow or an active family! She is perfectly content being a couch potato but also would love to go on adventures. At the shelter she was timid and would pancake on the floor in doorways. Now she is a playful more confident dog! She has been in a loving foster home for about a year to complete heartworm treatment (slow kill method). She would love to be adopted into her forever family.
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Izzy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Carbondale, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💜 Meet Izzy 💜 Izzy was set to be euthanized due to a lack of space and she had horrible skin issues. She is looking so much better now. She is looking for a long term foster or better yet her forever home 🥹 Izzy is loves to play fetch and run around with the other dogs. She is an active girl and would love an active family. Does anyone want a hiking buddy? She is housebroken and crate trained. Quick facts⬇️ 💜 1.5 year old brindle mixed breed 💜 Dog and kid friendly 💜 Housebroken 💜 Fully vaccinated, heartworm negative, microchipped, and will be spayed
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Hypatia

Cattle Dog

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Carbondale, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💜 Hypatia is ready for adoption! 💜 This is Hypatia’s bio: Beautiful Hypatia is such a special girl. She is an ~4yo, ~65lb Cattledog-mix with a caramel brindle coat and beautiful, creamy markings. She's laid back, affectionate, and loves to lounge. She will need a calm home without other pets or small children. She is leash trained, potty trained, fixed, vacc'd, and chipped. Text/Call The Pet Connection (Official) at 913-671-7387 to foster or adopt sweet Hypatia. Her fee is being paid by a friend. 🥰 #thepetconnection Now yes, you do probably need to know her age, her breed, and that she cannot live with small children or pets. I feel these are the important things to note, though. Pay is kind of chunky. Eating is her second favorite activity while exercise is her last. Unless you try to give her celery. Pay hates celery and diets. She’s a slow walker, which makes her amazing at loose leash walking. She does get the zoomies for her favorite people and will play with a squeaky toy if she’s feelin crazy. People coming out of nowhere will startle her like a haunted house, but she does vet visits and stranger intros like a champ if she knows what’s coming. She loves rolling around in very bad smelling things, and in pools without water. Paypay will also shove her booty up to you for butt scratches or will shove her head in between your legs and suffocate herself for attention. But she loves her naps more. Her bed is more important to her than I am and she will make it known by standing by the door to go back to her room after being in the training room with me for 30 minutes. Also, half the time when I’m with her she’s standing in the middle of the room staring into the abyss. Sometimes I stare into the nothingness with her - it’s her favorite activity. Note: Hypatia’s training staff with talk with her training team and they will assist in her transition in to her new home. ❤️
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Alou

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Male, Puppy
Carbondale, 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
Alou is a highly energetic, playful puppy who will be sure to keep you entertained around the clock! He is extremely lovable, and absolutely loves cuddles at nighttime and throughout the day. We got him from Wright-Way Rescue in Murphysboro, IL at about a month and a half old. He is now 9 months (his birthday is July 3), and is exploring the world! He needs a good family who is willing to play with him every day and take him out on walks. His favorite activity is running around in a big field of grass- especially exploring every inch of the perimeter! He will be sure to keep you on your toes. He plays well with one or two dogs, and is comfortable around cats. He says hi to anyone he sees outside, and loves belly rubs! We have to rehome him due to our increasingly busy schedules, as we are college students. He is very sweet, and will adore anyone who takes him in instantly. He is potty trained, and is learning manners! He can sit, give paw, spin, jump, among other things!
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Maverick

Basenji

Male, Adult
Hurst, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Maverick is about 7 yrs old. I weigh about 36lb My son agreed to care for him temporarily, after he got into an apartment and now the “owners” have said they can not take him back. I can’t keep him as I already have 2 chihuahuas and 2 cats. Maverick needs a good home, a fenced yard would be a plus; he has a lot of energy. He obeys commands like sit and lay down. Please help find him a suitable home!

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St. Francis CARE

6228 Country Club Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Humane Society of Southern Illinois

95 Humane Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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Second Chances Pet Rehab and Sanctuary- Southern IL

Carbondale, IN 62902

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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United Yorkie Rescue - IL- Ava

Ava, IL 62907

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Union County Animal Control Illinois

385 Kaolin Rd, Cobden, IL 62920

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

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City of Herrin Animal Control - Illinois

1225 Weaver Rd, Herrin, IL 62948

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14, DuQuoin, IL 62832

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cache Creek Animal Rescue

1235 Spanish Bluff Road, Anna, IL 62906

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PAWS Adoption Center

52 Dog Walk Rd, Anna, IL 62906

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Marion Regional Humane Society

2410 Dylan Drive, Marion, IL 62959

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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