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Scotch

French Bulldog Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026-205 Meet Scotch! They say Scotch gets better with age… and we're pretty sure that applies to this Scotch too! Scotch is a 5-year-old, 30-pound neutered brindle male who may be a Frenchie/Terrorist mix — and honestly, that second part might explain a few things. He’s got the adorable squishy looks of a Frenchie with just enough terrier attitude to make sure everyone knows he has OPINIONS. Scotch is a fun-loving guy who LOVES to play and absolutely LOVES attention. He knows his basic commands, walks nicely on a leash, and keeps his kennel clean — so clearly he has some manners… he just likes to save a few of them for special occasions. When it comes to roommates, Scotch is a little particular. He's great with female dogs, but he's selective about his male canine friends. Cats? Absolutely afraid of them. Scotch doesn't want to chase them, play with them, or even make eye contact with them. In his mind, cats are simply a hard NOPE. Because Scotch is a confident little dude with a strong personality, he would do best with older, respectful children who understand that dogs have boundaries and know how to interact with them appropriately. If you're looking for a dog who will make you laugh, keep you entertained, shower you with attention, and occasionally remind you that he has his own rules, Scotch might just be your guy! He's got the brindle stripes, the personality, the charm, and just enough terrorist attitude to keep life interesting. ❤️ Come meet Scotch — he's ready to find someone who appreciates a little spice with their snuggles!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. October 21, 2026, 11:13 am
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Giggles

Labrador Retriever Poodle (Standard)

Female, Young
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026-207 Meet Giggles! If you’re looking for a dog who will keep you laughing, smiling, and occasionally wondering, “How did you get up there?” — Giggles is your girl! Giggles is a 7-month-old, 37-pound black and white merle scruffy-haired pup who may or may not have some doodle in her family tree. Honestly, we’re not completely sure what the recipe was, but whatever went into the mix definitely included CUTE, SILLY, and A WHOLE LOT OF PERSONALITY! Giggles is a social butterfly who thinks everyone she meets is her new best friend. She does great with other dogs, cats, and kids, and she absolutely LOVES attention. In fact, if you stop petting her, she may politely remind you by getting as close to your face as physically possible. She is still working on some important life skills, including potty training and leash training. She also has a little problem with gravity… specifically, she doesn't seem to understand why all four feet are supposed to stay on the floor. Giggles still likes to jump up to say hello, so she'll need a family willing to help her learn some manners. She's young, she's goofy, she's affectionate, and she's ready to find a family who will laugh at her silly antics while helping her grow into the wonderful adult dog she's destined to be. If your idea of the perfect dog includes scruffy hair, a goofy personality, endless affection, and just a sprinkle of chaos, Giggles may be your girl! ❤️ Giggles is ready to bring the giggles to her forever home!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. October 21, 2026, 11:13 am
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Carl Dean

Boston Terrier

Male, Young
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026-186 CARL DEAN – LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER BACKSTAGE CREW! Meet Carl Dean, a 8-month-old Boston Terrier mix… we think. His DNA apparently decided to keep a few secrets. He weighs around 23 pounds and is basically a professional lap warmer and cuddle enthusiast. Carl Dean is the kind of guy who may look at you at first and think, “Ummm… I don't know about this.” Give him a few minutes, though, and he'll decide you're pretty awesome. ❤️ He's a little shy when meeting new people and just needs some time to warm up and feel comfortable. Once he knows you're safe? GAME OVER. He's climbing into your lap for snuggles! Carl Dean: Loves to snuggle Loves his toys Good with other dogs Good with cats Good with kids Doing GREAT with his potty training ‍♂️ Working on leash training — a harness is definitely his preferred fashion accessory! This sweet boy is looking for a family who understands that sometimes the biggest thing a puppy needs isn't more training… it's a little emotional support and someone willing to tell him, “You've got this, buddy.” ❤️ Carl Dean would love a patient family who will give him time to build confidence, plenty of reassurance, lots of lap time, and of course, a ridiculous number of toys. He's sweet, cuddly, playful, and just waiting for someone to become his person. Carl Dean is ready to find the family that will make him feel safe, loved, and like the superstar he already thinks he is. ❤️Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. October 21, 2026, 11:13 am
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O'Reilly

Feist

Male, Young
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    2026171 Meet O'Reilly! Looking for a sweet boy with a little puppy energy and a softer side? Meet O'Reilly! This handsome 10-month-old, 34-pound neutered male may be a Mountain Feist mix, and he’s ready to find someone who will help him blossom into the amazing dog we know he can be. ❤️ O'Reilly is a little more on the shy side, so he may need some time to feel comfortable and show you his true personality. Once he warms up, he’s a fun-loving young pup who enjoys being around his people. He also does well with other dogs, which can help give him a little extra confidence. Like any young dog, O'Reilly is still working on his potty training and leash skills, so his new family will need to be patient and willing to keep working with him. He has plenty of energy and would love a family ready for walks, playtime, and lots of positive encouragement. 10 months old 34 lbs Neutered male Possible Mountain Feist mix Good with other dogs Not good with cats A little shy at first Lots of puppy energy Working on potty & leash training O'Reilly may not be the first dog to run up and introduce himself, but give this sweet boy a little time and patience, and you just might earn yourself a loyal best friend for life.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. October 21, 2026, 11:13 am
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Xela

Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026-211 ❤️ Meet Xela ❤️ Sometimes the dogs who need us the most are the ones who just need someone to show them that the world can be a pretty wonderful place. Xela is one of those girls. Xela is around 1 year old and 28 pounds, and she is said to be an Aussie mix. She came to us from animal control after being signed over because there were simply too many dogs and the living conditions were not what any dog should have to experience. Because of her past, Xela can be a little nervous when she first meets you. But once she starts to feel safe, you get to see the fun, playful girl underneath that initial shyness. ❤️ Xela gets along with other dogs, cats, and children, and she is currently learning all the things a young pup needs to know — leash skills, potty training, and basic commands. She may not have had the easiest start, but she's ready to learn, grow, and finally have the life she deserves. And when Xela decides it's time to have fun… WATCH OUT! She loves to run and play and gets the most adorable zoomies. One minute she's being a little shy, and the next she's flying around like she just discovered she has four legs and absolutely no speed limit! What Xela needs most is a patient family who will give her time to settle in, build her confidence, and show her what it feels like to be loved and safe. She didn't get the start she deserved, but her story doesn't have to end there. Xela is ready for the next chapter — one filled with a soft bed, a loving family, plenty of playtime, and someone who will promise her that she is finally home. ❤️ She may need a little time to trust you, but once she does, you'll have a goofy, playful girl who will be worth every second. Will be available after her spay on October 26th, 2026 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. October 21, 2026, 11:13 am
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Diva

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Female, Young
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026-169 Meet Diva! Diva is looking for her forever person! At just 11 months old and 48 pounds, Diva is a beautiful German Shepherd/Husky mix with a BIG heart and a personality to match her name! Diva is an incredibly smart, loving, and highly trainable girl. She is what we lovingly call a Velcro dog—if you're moving, she wants to know where you're going! She absolutely loves being glued to your side and soaking up attention from her favorite person. Diva does have some anxieties, so she needs someone who understands that she may need time, patience, consistency, and training while she learns what it means to live in a home. She previously lived outside, so she is not potty trained yet and will need someone willing to teach her the basics of being a house dog. A few things to know about Diva: Learning how to play and interact with other dogs — she needs time to adjust and someone willing to work with her. Not cat friendly Not potty trained yet Very smart and highly trainable ❤️ Extremely loving and affectionate Total Velcro girl who wants to be by your side Needs someone committed to helping her build confidence and learn Diva isn't looking for someone who expects her to be perfect on day one. She's looking for someone who will give her a chance, put in the work, and let her blossom at her own pace. With the right person, this gorgeous girl has the potential to be an amazing companion. ❤️ If you're looking for a loyal best friend who will happily follow you everywhere, Diva may be your girl! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. October 21, 2026, 11:13 am

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Randolph County Animal Control

609 South Chester Street, Sparta, IL 62286

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Randolph County Humane Society

5752 State Route 4, Steeleville, IL 62288

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Gunner's Run Rescue

Ruma, IL 62278

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United Yorkie Rescue - IL- Ava

Ava, IL 62907

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Bishop's Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP

4118 Waterloo Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298

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Washington County IL Animal Control

17990 Richview Road, Nashville, IL 62263

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Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177, Nashville, IL 62263

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Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14, DuQuoin, IL 62832

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Spencer Pet Rescue

O'Fallon, IL 62269

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Belleville Area Humane Society

1301 S. 11th St., Belleville, IL 62223

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