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Puppies and dogs in Chesterton, Indiana

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Chesterton, Indiana. 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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Doug

Boston Terrier

Male, Adult

Chesterton, IN

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Doug was adopted when he was about 2 months old. He is currently 3 years old. A new home for Doug would look like someone who may be home often & has time to play with him. He loves his toys. He's very energetic & goofy. He loves a good sleep. He does currently live with two pitbulls, but he does think & act like he's much larger than he is. He is potty trained but he's not good with holding his potty due to him being so compacted he does sometimes have accidents. He loves his people a little too much sometimes but he can be redirected with treats!

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Luna

Border Collie

Female, Young

Chesterton, IN

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Luna is about 2 years old and is a sweet, playful girl with a big personality. She loves Jeep rides, squeaky toys, and especially playing fetch with her favorite hedgehog. She has plenty of energy and would do well with another playful dog close to her size and age. She also plays nicely with cats. Luna is also a champion couch hog who loves being near her people and will happily curl up next to you or sleep beside you. She is trained to ring bells hanging on the door when she needs to go outside, although she may need a refresher while adjusting to a new home. Fair warning: Luna LOVES chasing squirrels, and if she spots one outside, she has been known to “fake ring” the bells so she can go investigate! Luna comes with everything she needs, including her crate, leash, harness, and other accessories. She’s looking for a loving home filled with playtime, adventures, cuddles—and preferably a good squirrel-watching window.

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Rudy

Beagle Basset Hound

Female, Adult

Chesterton, IN

Size

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

Details

Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Rudy is approximately 9 years old, and was adopted from Michiana Humane Society in 2018. She grew up with another dog and 3 kids. She has spent the last 2 years with cats. She is extremely docile with adults and LOVES affection. She has recently shown food aggression around the kids and has attacked the cats 2 times in the last 2 weeks. She would thrive in an adult only home, with humans who stay home often or are able to take her on adventures with them. She loves belly rubs and long walks. She has never bitten a human but has bitten the cats. She will growl if anyone nears her food. This is extremely devastating for our family, but I can’t risk her aggression generalizing to the kids, as it’s posing a safety risk to my family. She is very loyal to the person she bonds to, and I’ve never met a person who didn’t fall in love with her. I want her to find a safe, loving family that can give her the time and attention she deserves as she continues aging, to help with her anxiety 🩷

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Luna

Border Collie Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Young

Chesterton, IN

Size

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

Details

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

Story

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Hermes

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male

Portage, IN

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Hermes This beautiful brindle little man is Hermes, and we believe he’s just about 1 year old. Two weeks ago, Hermes was found running loose in Lake Station. Animal Control couldn’t pick him up due to jurisdiction issues, which left this poor boy stuck — cold, alone, and with nowhere to go. Hermes is a short-haired terrier, not built to survive winter weather on his own. Thankfully, a good Samaritan stepped in, took him out of the cold, and kept him safe while efforts were made to find his owner. After two weeks, sadly, no one came forward. So today, we say — Welcome to the Guardians, you beautiful boy. Hermes has already shown us just how special he is: &#226&#156&#133 Potty trained Gets along great with the resident dog Chased the cat a little (terrier gonna terrier ) Absolutely loves kids Thriving in a foster home environment A huge thank-you to Mike and Rebecca for picking him up, keeping him safe, and opening their home to foster him. This is how lives are saved — one compassionate yes at a time. Hermes is now fully vetted, microchipped, and today he proudly took the “No Puppies for Me” pledge with his Neuter Is Cuter surgery. Thank you to our amazing vet partners at Coyne Veterinary Center for getting him in so quickly and taking such great care of him. &#226&#156&#168 Hermes is ready to find his forever family. A warm couch. A family to love. A life where he never has to wonder if help is coming. Stay tuned — this little guy’s next chapter is just beginning Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Guardians of the Green Mile Inc. We are a group of individuals that have come together to save the lives of animals that are in danger of being euthanized. We raise funds to fully vet the animals and to provide them with a stable home until they are adopted. All of the dogs in our Rescue are in Foster homes while they are looking for their forever family. The only time we put a dog in boarding is for a Foster to go on vacation if another Foster is not able to care for them. We appreciate your taking the time to fill out the application to adopt one of our Guardians of the Green Mile pets. The questions that we ask are to only find the right fit for all of our dogs and the families that will be adopting them. Adoption donation is $300.00 for dogs over 1 year old and $350 with a $50.00 spay / neuter deposit for puppies/dogs under 1 year old. Click on this link to access the online form, https://www.jotform.us/form/43196636952162 March 16, 2026, 9:15 am

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Ringo

Coonhound

Male

Portage, IN

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Ringo is about 4 years old. We took him in when his person passed away. Ringo is currently working on his weight loss journey (76lbs ) and is already seeing great progress with his foster mom's coaching and daycare play time. He enjoys walks and playing tug with his toys and is doing well with the other dogs in his foster home. Little kids and cats are unknown at this time. Ringo is available through Guardians of the Green Mile (www.gotgm.org) of Portage, IN. Application can be found here: https://www.jotform.us/form/43196636952162Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet from Guardians of the Green Mile Inc. We are a group of individuals that have come together to save the lives of animals that are in danger of being euthanized. We raise funds to fully vet the animals and to provide them with a stable home until they are adopted. All of the dogs in our Rescue are in Foster homes while they are looking for their forever family. The only time we put a dog in boarding is for a Foster to go on vacation if another Foster is not able to care for them. We appreciate your taking the time to fill out the application to adopt one of our Guardians of the Green Mile pets. The questions that we ask are to only find the right fit for all of our dogs and the families that will be adopting them. Adoption donation is $300.00 for dogs over 1 year old and $350 with a $50.00 spay / neuter deposit for puppies/dogs under 1 year old. Click on this link to access the online form, https://www.jotform.us/form/43196636952162 March 16, 2026, 9:15 am

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Dog shelters and rescues in Chesterton, Indiana

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Small Critters Rescue

Porter, IN 46304

Pet Types: birds, dogs

Rescue

Safe Haven Rescue & Adoption, Inc.

PO Box 593, Portage, IN 46368

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Guardians of the Green Mile Inc

PO BOX 182, Portage, IN 46368

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Giant Paw Prints, Inc.

857 W Main St, Westville, IN 46391

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Lakeshore PAWS

4611 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Open Arms Animal Resuce

405 Elm St, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Rescue

Four Star Rescue

663 East 150 South, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Begin Again Rescue Co

2700 Valparaiso Street, PO Box 1053, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Porter County Animal Shelter

3355 S Bertholet Boulevard, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Midwest Border Collie Rescue IN

Valparaiso, IN 46385

Pet Types: dogs

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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

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