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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 1 mo
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
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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 Huey's adoption status with email updates.
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Huey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Huey has been living in a foster home but will be at our shelter starting on 12/4, hoping to meet you! Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet him during open hours. Scroll through his pictures to see all of his cute videos! Meet Huey! This silver fox, er, dog, has been in foster for a few weeks and is excited to make his debut as an Adoptable! Huey comes to us from Chicago Animal Care and Control, and like many dogs from overcrowded shelters, Huey came to us with a bad upper respiratory infection. Thankfully, Huey had a wonderful foster home waiting. Huey convalesced in his first foster home for about four weeks before they had to go out of town. He lived in that home with a couple and another dog. Huey loves dogs, and all people! Huey then moved to a foster with a family with a 7 and 9 year old. His foster mom writes, "Huey is really good with our kids! He seems to understand boundaries and doesn't get too rough." Because Huey has spent time in a foster home, we know a lot about him! For example, we know that he is housebroken (but may have an accident or two in transition, while learning a new routine). Huey is crate trained, but may take some time to settle. He has been left in his crate for u to 6 hours and did well. He loves to have a frozen peanut butter Kong in his crate, as that will help him relax in there. Huey also walks so well on leash, with all of his fosters saying he is a delight to walk! The best thing about Huey is how much he loves people. The thing is that he may not realize he is not a lap dog! He is young, so still needs to learn boundaries but he is a very quick learner. His foster mom writes, "I've been jokingly referring to him as The Mayor because he likes to go up and greet everyone we encounter in the neighborhood!" Overall, Huey is a big, beautiful, cuddly boy. His foster mom says, "Huey is extremely loyal and loving. He loves being with his people and is the best cuddle bug! He enjoys playing with his toys and going on walks. He is very motivated by treats and aims to please. He has mastered 'sit' and would love to become an expert in more skills!" We hope you will come in and meet him this week! Huey’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 Lola Dove's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola Dove

Golden Retriever Schnoodle

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lola Dove is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Sweet 7 year old Lola Dove is a very special girl to us here at Heartland! Lola came to us from a horrendous puppy mill in Wisconsin in early September and when she arrived, she was a shell of a dog that was petrified of everyone and everything. She has spent time at both the shelter and in a quiet foster home slowly coming out of her shell and gaining confidence. Lola is shy when she first meets new people, but once she has decided she is safe with you, she is so loving! Lola gets so excited when her people walk in the room, she does a whole body wiggle and even smiles! She will sneak up to give you kisses and is so content to cuddle up next to you. Lola adores stuffies and will carry them around and use them as a pillow when she sleeps🥰 Lola has been with her foster mom for over a month now, and her adorable personality is really starting to show. She’s housebroken - and has recently started to go to the door to ask to be left out. She’s fine to leave free roaming, no crate necessary for this girl, and is used to being left alone regularly. She lives with a cat friend and does well sharing her space! Here is what her foster mom has to say about her. “Lola Dove has made an amazing amount of progress. The first week she did a lot of sleeping and I had to put the leash on her to get her to go outside. By week two she'd follow me outside without the leash. At week three she was following me around the yard and now she'll run around like crazy in the yard (she loves snow and doesn't mind going out in the rain either). I'm noticing that she is becoming more relaxed every day. She greets me when I come home and wants to be by my side when I'm watching TV, she's a big fan of Law and Order reruns and will happily snuggle on the couch and binge watch just about anything. Lola Dove has learned not to try to scoot out the door, I just say wait and she knows she's not coming with. Lola Dove was sleeping in my family room for the first few weeks, then one morning when I woke up she was sleeping on the floor next to my bed. She has not tried to get in the bed, which is fine with me but now I have a bed for her in my room and the living room, when it's bed time, she heads to my room and curls up in her bed. I am enjoying watching her blossom into a more confident dog!” Lola needs a special, quiet home that will understand her needs and give her the patience/ space she needs to blossom, but we know that home is out there for her! Please inquire about Lola Dove today if you are looking to make a difference in the life of a special dog! Lola Dove’s adoption fee has been generously sponsored. This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Uno's adoption status with email updates.
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Uno

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Uno 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! Beautiful Uno and her sister Dos come to us all the way from southern Texas. Their story has a tragic beginning. They were rescued by a good samaritan in a parking lot, after what we assume was their mom or sister had been hit by a car and did not survive. Uno and her sister have not been up here for very long, and have already come such a long way from scared and shaky pups to happy and waggy pups who do the cutest tippy-tappy dances! Just watch her video to see for yourself! These girls are super shy at our shelter when meeting new people, but with a little TLC and baby talk they come out of their shells. They are loving and mild mannered-- and who wants a wild and crazy pup anyways?! Uno is the more confident of the two, and is always the big spoon to Dos's little spoon. While the girls love each other, they are not bonded, and can be apart (we feed them separately since, as siblings do, they can squabble over food, affection, etc!). They can be adopted together, or separately. Uno is docile, sweet, affectionate, and just needs someone who understands she may not run right up to you and start licking your face right away! When you meet her she is going probably not come up to you, and you just have to know the bond will develop in no time and that she is still in shock from all the change (and who wouldn't be?). We know she will come out of her shell in no time. We hope you will take a chance on this sweet girl. Uno’s adoption fee is $375. This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Montecarlo's adoption status with email updates.
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Montecarlo

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Montecarlo is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Scroll through his pictures to see his cute videos! Introducing...Montecarlo! Our special 8 year old senior love! We met Monte at our Super Adoption Saturday back in September where he really tugged on our heart strings. Heartland was stationed next to AntiCruelty at the event, and we watched Monte all day-- just being the best boy and letting everyone pet him, just hoping to be noticed and get himself into a home. He didn't get adopted at the event, but we were happy to bring him to Heartland, since we are transfer partners for ACS anyways! We promised to find him a home that will love him and never leave him behind. Monte has been living in a foster home and his foster mom raves about how wonderful he is. She adores him, as does every person who meets him. One thing that is so cute about Monte, and which is what drew his foster mom to him, is that he LOVES the water. He loves swimming, going for hikes and wading in, lounging at the beach. Monte and his foster mom bonded over their shared love of the water! Montecarlo is an A+ houseguest - house-trained and can be trusted to free roam while his person is away. Here is what his foster mom has to say about him: "Monte Carlo is a very handsome, compassionate and loving guy!! You won’t find a better companion for the perfect family—just look at his heartfelt eyes!! He’s an exceptionally good looking stud muffin that I can’t say enough great things about. He’s content to be with you, enjoys long walks in nature, loves wading in water, loves being with other dogs and is happy to see you when you come home. Here are some additional things I love about Monte: -- Monte loves snuggles and continues to signal that he wants more touch/massage when I stop. -- We walk for 60+ minutes in the forest every day around 10 am. He is a great walking buddy! -- Every morning, he plays with his toys and throws them up in the air while waiting for breakfast. Hasn’t caught them from up in the air yet but once his toy landed in the toy box! With an awesome personality he’s also the perfect gentleman. I trust him in my house, with kids and with everyone he meets (even my housecleaner who is generally afraid of dogs likes him). On rare occasions if you forget to let him out to do his business, he signals with a very cute little whine to give the hint.. I am sure his forever family will wish he had been a member of their family long ago!!" We also know that Monte gets along nicely with other dogs and does well meeting most. Like many mature adult dogs, he does have his preferences for the types of dogs he will want to live with - the calmer types are typically his jam. He has spent time in a home with 2 large female senior dogs and did well with them. Being near his people, though, is his main priority! He just has so much to give and is so deserving of a home for his golden years. We hope you ask about him today! Monte’s adoption fee is $175 (and waived for an adopter aged 65 or older through our Seniors for Seniors program). This animal is neutered, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.
We'll also keep you updated on Noelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noelle

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Wheeling, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Noelle is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Scroll through her pictures to see her cute video content! Noelle is a total love bug with a beautiful smile! She has the best heart. We love her so so much! Noelle comes to us from Kentucky, where she had a loving home for many years. Sadly, due to life changing circumstances her owner could no longer care for Noelle. Noelle is ready to make herself at home in your home! Noelle is dog and kid friendly, having lived with both. She is smart and beautiful, and a perfect age. Do not sleep on these middle-aged dogs, they are the best! Noelle enjoys walks and being outside, but is also totally happy to cuddle up with you. She has a great temperament that would suit anyone and any lifestyle. We also love how Noelle is a proper and mature lady one minute and playing like a little puppy with her stuffy toys the next. Noelle loves a stuffie and she likes to carry them on walks, and to drop them at the feet of those she loves as offerings! Noelle is living in a foster home with a wonderful couple and their senior dog! She has also had playdates with her foster mom's brother's younger dogs, too. And as you can see from her videos, she had soooo many friends when she was staying at our shelter. She was our playgroup all star-- able to romp with the young 'uns, and chill with the ladies of leisure! Noelle is housebroken, does great free roam for several hours, and is just an overall amazing dog! Below is what her foster mom had to say about her. "Noelle is a joy! She is a big teddy bear who loves to snuggle with her humans. She enjoys walks but is also perfectly content to lay down and chill when that's what the folks around her are doing. She's perfectly house trained and loves to greet her humans with a toy in her mouth and wiggle butt. She is a happy, loving, sweetheart with a big heart and an adorable floppy right ear." Please ask about Noelle. We all adore Noelle, and we know you will too! Noelle's adoption fee has been generously sponsored! This animal is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Wheeling, Illinois

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American Eskimo Dog Rescue

PO Box 253, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Heartland Animal Shelter

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

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Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

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For Good Rescue

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

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Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association

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

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Adopt-A-Pet, Inc.

PO Box 408, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

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Perfectly Posh Paws

1746 E. Corktree Lane, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue

P. O. Box 1296, Palatine, IL 60074

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Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

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