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SQUIDGEY

German Shepherd Dog Irish Wolfhound

Male, Young
DuQuoin, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
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Story
Squidgey is the happiest goofiest boy on the block!!  He's a young Sheppard mix who is smart as a whip!!  He has enough energy to power the sun and no idea what to do with all of it! October 23, 2026, 12:17 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 23, 2026, 4:46 pm
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Bella

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Nashville, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bella! This 3.5-year-old spayed female German Shepherd mix (~60 lbs, light and dark brown coat) is bright, affectionate, and very food-motivated — a joy to train. She knows sit, stay, sit pretty, shake, high five, down, and leave it, and loves giving kisses and being in the middle of family life. Bella has moderate to high energy and needs an active adopter who will keep up her training with plenty of exercise. She is still polishing her manners — she may jump when greeting and alert-bark — but she is eager to learn. Good with children and other dogs; no bite history. NO-CAT home required. Spayed and current on vaccinations (Feb 2026); vet records available. Heartworm test and fecal screening are pending. Fostered in Nashville, IL through Spencer Pet Rescue. She and her buddy Biscuit can be adopted together (preferred) or separately. Available ASAP — placement goal is end of October 2026.
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Biscuit

Belgian Malinois German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Nashville, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Biscuit! This ~2.5-year-old neutered male German Shepherd / Belgian Malinois mix (~100 lbs, mostly light brown with a dark brown snout) is an affectionate goofball who loves playing — with his buddy Bella, with people, or happily on his own — and then melting into you for snuggles. Biscuit is house-trained (uses a dog door) and knows sit, shake, and high five. He has moderate energy and a sweet, playful temperament. He is good with children and other dogs and has no bite history. One important note: he is a big, strong boy (100 lbs), so he needs a confident adopter comfortable handling a large dog, and a NO-CAT home. He is neutered and current on vaccinations (Feb 2026); vet records available. Heartworm test and fecal screening are pending. Biscuit is fostered in the Nashville, IL area through Spencer Pet Rescue. He and Bella can be adopted together (preferred) or separately. Available ASAP — placement goal is end of October 2026.

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Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14, DuQuoin, IL 62832

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23.9 miles

Randolph County Humane Society

5752 State Route 4, Steeleville, IL 62288

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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