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Puppies and dogs in Wood River, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Wood River, 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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Juno

Pomeranian

Female, Adult

East Alton, IL

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Juno is a loving, house-mannered, reliably potty-trained 7 year old pom with a gentle heart and a nervous soul. She’s looking for a quiet, calm home where she can finally feel safe. She can be anxious at first and is very bark-reactive when startled or overwhelmed, but she has no aggression whatsoever. Because of her vocal anxiety, she is not apartment-friendly and does best in peaceful, low-noise homes. Once comfortable, Juno is affectionate, silly, and loves staying close to her people—often quietly underfoot. Her crate is her safe space; she sleeps there at night and chooses it when she needs downtime. She is friendly with adults, calm older children (young kids scare her), cats, and other calm dogs. She walks well on a leash (harness only). Juno had corrective surgery for luxating patellas 4 years ago and is fully healed and healthy. Strict weight management is essential to protect her knees. No jumping, limited stairs, traction floors & assistance onto furniture are required.

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Hoss

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Cottage Hills, IL

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hoss The dog is a wonderful pet he was running free and we finally after 4 days coached him and he finally came to us and just laid down on the ground by us and said I give up and we've had him ever since we tried to find his owners with no luck and it's been about 2 1/2 years and I got in a wreck and broke four ribs collapsed my lungs November 29 2025 and I'm healing and I can't take care of any longer ugh he needs a person that loves to go to Creeks and to the river and camping he loves to go on nature walks he loves to drive in vehicles He's potty trained in a house He's very kind he knows a lot of commands over 6,000 words understands very well behaved but Weights over 60lb can be with a family he has been with other dogs he has been aroud neighborhood cats that come around just a lover he needs someone that can love him back give him rides take him on nature walks and if you're strong enough he loves to run and jump in your arms like he's a chihuahua he don't realize he's large.

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Brody

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult

Alton, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Brody is a very friendly boy when I comes to kids and people! He does well with female and neutered male dogs but does not care for unnuetered males. He needs somewhere he can run. I mean he is technically a farmer dog. When I got him, I was unaware of how much exercise and attention his breed needs. He loves cuddles & attention!

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American Bulldog

Male, Adult

Granite City, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

This is Mr. Twelve he is the sweetest biggest teddy bear and is 3 years old, we had a new baby and he doesn’t like not being the baby in the house anymore and just wants to play with the baby and doesnt understand he’s a big boy and can hurt her. He needs a good home to be able to run and play and be someone’s baby he has some skin problems but nothing that can’t be handled with good baths regularly and good heathly food

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Peps

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Edwardsville, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Peps is a very nice, active and sweet silver purebred lab. I know this breed well. She is apparently well trained and responds to common verbal commands. She is active and energetic, better suited as a field dog. I have a service animal for a disability. I thought she would fit in and help my own dog with his separation anxiety, but he has become protective of me. It is clear he won't stop that innate behavior. It is also clear she won't stop pushing for dominance. This is a matter of priorities. I like Peps. I need my service dog for my health. Peps is outstanding! I wouldn't have taken her in if I didn't see that. I didn't anticipate my dog's protective dynamic, but I do respect his behavior. She would be better placed in a sporting home so she can flush and retrieve game. Her apparent instinct for that is outstanding. She comes with vet records and crate (which she loves). I have not seen it, but I understand she is good with kids, but impatient with being handled inappropriately.

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Miles

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young

Edwardsville, IL

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Dog shelters and rescues in Wood River, Illinois

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

REGAP of St. Louis

P.O. Box 246, Bethalto, IL 62010

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

5 A'S Humane Shelter (Alton Area Animal Aid Association)

4530 North Alby Road, Alton, IL 62002

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Just Giants Rescue - St. Louis Chapter

Alton, IL 62002

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pound Pets, Inc. Rescue - Granite City Chapter

Granite City, IL 62040

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Shelter

Granite City APA

5227 Canham Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Granite City Animal Control

2900 Missouri Ave, Granite City, IL 62040

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Shelter

Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

8495 State Route 143, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Hope Animal Rescues

PO Box 397, Godfrey, IL 62035

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Metro East Lab Rescue

Maryville, IL 62062

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Gateway 4 Paws

Maryville, IL 62062

Pet Types: dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd 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 Cocker Spaniel 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 Spitz 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 Icelandic Sheepdog 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 Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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

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