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Puppies and dogs in Prospect Heights, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Prospect Heights, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Emmer's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmer

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Wheeling, IL
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Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Emmer is at our shelter. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet her during open hours! Scroll through her pictures to see her cute videos! Sweet, wide-eyed Emmer was surrendered to Chicago Animal Care and Control after her owner lost their housing. Emmer was at CACC for over a month, and seemed so heartbreakingly sad. We decided to take her in to our rescue, and we are so glad that we did! Emmer was known to be a shy and reserved dog, a wallflower, and indeed she was...for the first two hours! Shortly after her arrival to us Emmer must have realized she was safe and almost home free, because her entire demeanor changed... She is just a normal pup who wants to party! Emmer loves her dog pals, and loves swimming and splashing in water, as you can see in her videos! She loves playgroup, and is a star. Emmer really turned her frown upside down so quickly, and now she will not stop smiling and showing us all that Fruit Roll Up tongue of hers! We love when dogs finally feel safe and happy enough to show us their sparkle. Never stop shining, Emmer! Emmer's adoption fee is $300. This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Aubreen's adoption status with email updates.
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Aubreen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Wheeling, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Aubreen is at our shelter. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet her during open hours! Scroll through her photos to see her cute video content! Aubreen is a smart and gorgeous 2 year old beauty who we met at Chicago Animal Care and Control. She was so engaging, fun, and affectionate, so we had to make her a Heartland dog! As you can see from her videos, Aubreen loves puzzles and toys, the outdoors, and snuggling (not necessarily in that order). She has the most endearing, goofy personality and the best smile, not to mention those epic ears! When Aubreen first met a dog here, she seemed so confused, and scared - like she'd never met another dog before. We think she had not been socialized much - but she is so so so happy to have the chance to make friends now! She is doing great in playgroup, and has made several new friends, including Virgil - her very bestie. We are loving seeing her learn how to play and experience the joys of just "being a dog!" We think Aubreen would be a great fit for an active family who loves training and enrichment activities. She is such a smart girl and absolutely adores learning, and when she's done with her puzzles and nose work, she would love nothing more than to snuggle up next to you on the couch. Aubreen is so smart and well-behaved too. She was definitely someone's pet and we hope she will be again very soon. She deserves to be adored. Aubreen's adoption fee has been generously sponsored. She is spayed and up to date on core vaccines. Aubreen is Heartworm positive and is undergoing treatment with us. Heartland will cover the cost of treatment until she is Heartworm negative. Heartworm is not contagious to other dogs or people; it is a mosquito-borne disease. It is both preventable and curable! Once cured, there are no long term health effects associated with having Heartworm. Aubreen has finished her 28 day course of antibiotics, and next she will receive three injections to treat her Heartworm, all to take place at our shelter with our veterinarian. Hw injection 1: 4/1/26 Hw injection 2 and 3: 4/28 and 4/29/26 That will complete the treatment, but she will need a quick retest at the adopter's vet 9 months post-treatment to make sure that she is Heartworm-free.
We'll also keep you updated on Barry's adoption status with email updates.
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Barry

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 mos
Wheeling, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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Barry is at our shelter. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet him during open hours! Scroll through his pictures to see his cute videos! Calling all Shepherd lovers - we might have your dream dog! 7 month old Barry just arrived from one of our partner rescues in Alabama, who in turn rescued Barry from the over-crowded and under-resourced city shelter in Birmingham. To say we love Barry would be an understatement. This darling boy is everything we love: curious, social, and ADORABLE! An added bonus is that Barry has the softest and downiest coat we have felt in a while. He feels like a baby duckling! Petting him is like sensory therapy. Barry loves other dogs, gets along well with cats, and of course, connects wonderfully with people. He has learned some basic commands already and will proudly show off his sit, and is very patient as he waits for his reward. If you forget to give him one, he may come gently nudge your hand with his nose as a reminder that he does, indeed, love his treats. Barry is on a great path to growing into an adult dog who would love to be a part of your family. Please come see him at Heartland! Barry's adoption fee is $300. This animal is neutered, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Barney's adoption status with email updates.
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Barney

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Wheeling, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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Barney is at our shelter. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet him during open hours! Scroll through his pictures to see his cute video content! Barney is the cutest , happiest and most outgoing pup! He arrived to us from Tennessee! At just 3.5 months old, the world is still a fairly new place to him, but he takes it all in stride with widest smile on his face and a wagging tale! He loves rough housing with his sister (who has been adopted), and dogs big and small. He dissolves into full body wiggles when he meets another dog and loves to lick their mouths in a show of devotion! It is so cute. Just take a look at his videos and his confident personality will jump off the screen! Barney enjoys working on enrichment puzzles to get treats, and he has even mastered 'sit.' Barney is going to be a wonderful addition to any home, so we hope you'll come and meet this fun loving pup soon! Barney's adoption fee is $450. This animal is neutered, and is up to date on core vaccines. He will need a Heartworm test between 6-7 months of age at the adopter's vet. Since he is a puppy, any adopter should anticipate needing to work on housebreaking and other training using positive reinforcement training only.
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 4 mos
Wheeling, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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Sky is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to arrange to meet her! Scroll through her pictures to see her cute video content! Our sweet and petite little pup Sky arrived from Tennessee with her brother, Timber, in January. Sky was initially the "shy" one, but has been learning the ropes in a wonderful foster home where she has blossomed into a confident young lady! Sky has been absolutely thriving in her foster home and is no longer the shy little pup she was at first. Her foster mom says: "Sky has truly blossomed over the past month in foster care, growing from a cautious little bunny into a joyful, leaping gazelle when she stretches her legs in the yard. Her confidence continues to bloom, yet she still keeps her signature sweetness, complete with an adorable little underbite that somehow makes her even more irresistible. She thrives with a steady routine, is highly food motivated and will happily work for treats, even veggies, making training both fun and effective. Sky loves having a doggie sibling to learn from and snuggle with, and she adores her humans just as much. She is wonderful with kids, a perfect napper, and fully committed to sleeping under blankets like a tiny burrito with paws. When she is not hopping through the yard or keeping up with the latest fashion attire, she is gazing up at you with the most heart melting puppy eyes that make it nearly impossible to say no. With canine companionship and loving people by her side, Sky absolutely shines!". If you are looking to add a silly little cuddle bug to your home, look no further than sweet, special Sky! Sky's adoption fee is $450. This animal is spayed, and is up to date on core vaccines appropriate for their age. She will need a Heartworm test between 6-7 months of age at the adopter's own vet.
We'll also keep you updated on James Dean's adoption status with email updates.
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James Dean

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos
Wheeling, IL
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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James Dean has been spending time in a foster home, but will be onsite at our shelter to meet you starting Friday, March 6th. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet him during open hours! Scroll through his pictures to see his cute videos! Our James Dean may share his name with a silver-screen icon, but he's no "Rebel Without a Cause"... Rather he's: "Well-Behaved Because He Is Perfect"... But seriously, this medium sized gentle-dog is the total package! He is slight of frame, dainty, absolutely adorable with those hound-dog ears, incredibly affectionate and sweet and well-socialized to dogs and people and kids. We could go on and one about what a special boy he is! James Dean comes to us all the way from Alabama, and he sure brought some of that Southern charm to our kennel. He is precious and we are all head over heels! We cannot believe he was not scooped up immediately... James Dean is perfect in his kennel (he just lies there either with his front paws crossed, or curled into the cutest ball), and perfect outside of it whether on a walk, cuddling with volunteers, or hamming it up in play group with his pals. James Dean was in a foster home in Alabama, and spent a few days in a foster home up here while we were closed to the public. He was in the home with a family with a small dog friend and a 13 year old human. His temp foster mom writes, "He’s the sweetest young guy and such a love. Super affectionate and always looking for cuddles — his absolute love language is belly rubs. He’ll happily flop over the second you look at him. He’s a smart boy and already working hard on learning “sit” and “stay,” picking things up quickly. He’s also catching on fast with doing his business outside and making great progress every day. Best of all, he’s been very friendly and playful with our girl dog — they get along so well. He’s just an all-around good boy with a big heart." You simply must come and meet this gem before it is too late. We are already jealous of whoever takes him home! James Dean’s adoption fee is $300. This animal is neutered, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Prospect Heights, Illinois

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

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Heartland Animal Shelter

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

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American Eskimo Dog Rescue

PO Box 253, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.

PO Box 408, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Perfectly Posh Paws

1746 E. Corktree Lane, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association

200 East Evergreen Ave, Suite 103, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

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Plumbers for Puppies

975 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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FURRever Friends Animal Rescue - Midwest Region

4305 Weber Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue

P. O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60074

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Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

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