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Puppies and dogs in Wisconsin

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Wisconsin. 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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Rainbow Punch

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Mukwonago, WI
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Available Soon: Name: Rainbow Punch Breed (or best guess): Poodle Approximate Age:  2 years Gender: F Approximate Weight: 10 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Loving Family with patience Why In Rescue: Puppy Mill Survivor Profile:  More information soon, but you can apply now!  Rainbow Punch is being treated for dry eye and will likely need drops her entire life to keep her eyes comfortable.  We will know more after her next vet appointment. We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS July 26, 2026, 1:11 pm
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Polar

Chihuahua

Male, 1 mo
Tomah, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Name: Polar Age: 5 weeks, avail 7/29 Breed as listed on paperwork): Chihuahua Weight: 1lb Altered: no Crate Trained: just a baby Housebroke: just a baby Good with kids: yes Good with dogs: yes Good with cats: yes Foster location: Tomah Fee: $350 (with a seperate $100 deposit check that is shredded with proof of completetion of spay/neuter) includes monthly preventatives, deworming, age appropriate heartworm testing (or treatment) age appropriate vaccinations at the time of adoption, microchip and health certificate. Please apply for me at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HFAH/Dog (403644-DS) Due to the amount of no shows we are now requiring a $50 deposit. If you adopt this will come off your adoption fee. If you meet and it’s not a good fit you will be refunded. If you cancel or no show it’s non refundable. **Meet and greets for approved applicants must happen within 3 days or the closest weekend (for long travelers). It’s in the dogs/puppies best interest to be placed into their furever homes in a timely fashion. All household members must attend the meet and greet.
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**JESSIE**

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Genesee Depot, WI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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 Please go to our website, http://www.hoovershausealldogrescue.com/ to complete the adoption application. MUST BE 24 YEARS TO ADOPT!! Once your application is approved, the WI manager will call you to discuss adoption, answer questions and set up a private meet and greet if you are interested. This process can take up to 7 days. WE DO WEEKLY APPOINTMENTS FOR ADOPTIONS AFTER APPLICATION APPROVAL! **OUR LOCATION: S47 W30760 HWY 59, NORTH PRAIRIE, WI** (corner of 59 and 83) ***CALL 262-968-3858 FOR INFORMATION*** EVERY DOG IS UP TO DATE ON VACCINES FOR THEIR AGE.                                           RABIES VACCINE IF OLD ENOUGH.  SPAYED OR NEUTERED (regardless of age)  HEARTWORM and FLEA/TICK PREVENTATIVE MICROCHIPPED CERTIFIED VETERINARIAN INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ***WE ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*** ADOPTIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Jessie, female, 13 weeks Spaniel mix, weighs 14lbs This pretty girl has been wowing everyone she meets with her big heart and cuddly personality. Jessie has been proving herself in her foster home to be the perfect little puppy. She loves the attention she gets from the kids and other dogs in the home. Some of her favorite things are playing out in the yard, going on car rides and trips to Home Depot where she gets a lot of attention! Jessie is perfecting her leash manners, her house training and quietly sleeping in her bed at night. She is looking for a semi-active home where she can shower her forever family with alot of love.      We are located at S47 W30760 State Road 59, North Prairie, WI As always, we never guarantee the breed OR the size they'll be as an adult. MY ADOPTION FEE is $500.00 We thank you for ADOPTING A HOOVERS HAUSE RESCUE DOG..... every dog adopted allows us to open our homes to save another! WI DATCP license number 468162July 26, 2026, 10:37 am
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Lab

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Wausau, WI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Dog 2

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Wausau, WI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Dog 1

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Wausau, WI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Shelters & rescues in Wisconsin

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

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Tiny Paws Small Dog rescue

Union Grove, WI 53182

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue Outreach, Inc.

Union Grove, WI 53182

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Rescue Transport to Milwaukee, WI

Sturtevant, WI 53177

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Loving Fosters K9 Rescue

Kenosha, WI 53144

Pet Types: dogs

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Woof Gang Rescue

Racine, WI 53406

Pet Types: dogs

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Biggie Paws Rescue

Salem, WI 53168

Pet Types: dogs

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Midwest Border Collie Rescue - WI Chapter

WAterford, WI 53185

Pet Types: dogs

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JRs Pups N Stuff

Burlington, WI 53105

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cats and More

27523 Durand Ave, burlington, WI 53105

Pet Types: dogs

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