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Emmi

Whippet Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Huntley, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Born: October 22, 2023 I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION. ONCE APPROVED, PLEASE EMAIL US ( INFO@ANIMALHOUSESHELTER.COM ) OR GIVE US A CALL AND WE CAN SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOU TO MEET ME! I'm 36lbs and I am seeking my forever home! Adoption Donation: $400 Meet Emmi! Emmi is an adorable Whippet mix with a cute spotted nose that adds extra charm to her sweet face. She’s a little shy at first, but this gentle girl is learning to trust more every day. Emmi loves to explore her surroundings and thrives in environments where she can sniff, roam, and satisfy her curiosity. She’s playful and has a medium energy level—perfect for a family that enjoys a balance of activity and downtime. Emmi also does well with other dogs, making her a great addition to a home with furry friends. If you’re looking for a loyal, adventurous, and lovable companion who’s ready to grow alongside you, Emmi is ready to meet her forever family! All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption. An application is required to view our adoptable pets. All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption. Appointments are recommended. All applications are considered general. Specific animals are NOT put on hold for adoption. When you visit, our adoption counselors will be able to make suggestions based on the type of pet you are looking for and help you find the best fit for your family. Animal House Shelter cannot guarantee the breeds of the adoptable animals. The animals are posted on the website as the breed or breed mix based on their physical characteristics they most resemble. We also cannot guarantee the ages of our adoptable animals or how large puppies will be when fully grown. We look forward to seeing you soon! Link to the Adoption Application:  https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/adoption-application/ Animal House Shelter 13005 Ernesti Road Huntley, IL 60142 847-961-5541 phone 847-961-5537 fax Open: Sunday-Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM Connect With Us: Like Us On Facebook ! Watch Us On YouTube ! Follow Us On Twitter ! Adoption Application: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/adoption-application/ Adopt a Pet: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/adopt/ Directions to Shelter: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/visit/ Adoptable Dogs: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/dogs/ Adoptable Cats: https://www.animalhouseshelter.com/cats/May 27, 2025, 10:50 pm
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Lola - Home to Home

Whippet Labrador Retriever

Female, 11 yrs
South Elgin, IL
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(when grown) -
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Disclaimer: This animal is not in Anderson custody. and is a courtesy post to help a member of the community rehome directly without shelter intervention. Any adoption inquiries should be directed to the owner at carlajcumblad@gmail.com and/or (630) 200-1544. Anderson Humane makes no guarantees regarding medical or behavioral status of this animal, and the current owner is solely responsible for disclosing any challenges or concerns. Lola is a sweet older girl. We think is about 11 years old. She is black with gray highlights. She was rescued, but has been raised with children. She is pretty quiet, doesn't bark much. She is very interested in squirrels. She likes to cuddle. She becomes nervous when there are loud noises or when she is left alone.
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Sophia

Whippet Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Barrington Hills, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sophia…. Sophia is an adorable puppy, thought to be a Whippet – Black Lab Mix; she’s petite with a dainty bone structure vs the more solid bone structure of a Lab!! She’s very smart, a quick learner, very alert and quite energetic!! At about 4 months, Sophia weighs 16 lbs. It is most important to note that we cannot be 100% sure of her adult weight, but our best guess is about 35-40 lbs. This cute pup joined BAARK from an overcrowded shelter in Kentucky earlier this year. She is thought to have been born around November 24 2022. When joining our rescue program, Sophia appeared happy, playful, and must have sensed that she was “free!” and safe!! Sophia is very sociable, outgoing, playful, and is great with dogs, but can be annoying to older, more well mannered dogs; she would be far too energetic for a senior (dog or human!) An ideal family for Sophia is one able to assimilate the energy of a puppy into their lifestyle and is willing to commit the time to working with and training Sophia to be her best self! A fenced yard is ideal as is another younger or middle-aged pup in the family. Perhaps you’d consider adopting Sara along with Sophia…the girls are sisters!! Sophia is crate-trained and is working on good house manners (housebreaking). She is up to date on all age-appropriate vaccinations, is on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Her spay is included in her adoption fee. For information about adding this adorable girl to your family please contact BAARKDogRescue@gmail.com or 847-852-0895.

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Whoppers

Italian Greyhound Whippet

Male, 8 mos
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Application link https://forms.gle/mtaWGXgjgBRLat1T7 Date of Birth The total cost of adoption is $275. Whoppers is a very affectionate small/medium mixed breed male. He melts when you hold him and that is his happy place. He has lots of energy for the zoomies but he loves to to be with you whether you are on the sofa chilling or running a race. He will probably be faster than you. Only the $75 transport fee is due to secure transport from our rescue in Texarkana, Texas to one of the 7 locations on our transport route. The $100 adoption fee is not due until you pick him/her up on the transport date at the location you select. You also have the option to designate someone else to pick up your pet. If you have not yet seen our Facebook Reels of past adoptions and transports, please do so. Greg King Canine Recovery dog rescue is located at 484 Farren Road in Texarkana, Texas 75503. Once a month, we transport all pre-adopted dogs and puppies to the following 7 cities because all of the shelters in our area are kill shelters, so we try to save all that we can by getting them adopted and transporting them to their new homes. These 7 cities are currently on our transport route beginning December 17, 2025. Poplar Bluff, Missouri Arnold, Missouri Springfield, Illinois Bloomington, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Joliet, Illinois Kalamazoo, Michigan Please contact me, Latrell King, at 903-280-4233 for adoption questions. Please send a text before calling and then you can also leave a voicemail because I don’t have my phone with me when I’m taking care of the puppies, cleaning kennels, feeding, vaccinating, etc. I will return your call or respond to your message ASAP. Once you complete an application, we will process it to get it approved. If it is approved, I will send you the "Approval Letter" via text followed by the "Transport Roster Information form" The Transport Roster Information form will guide you to select your pickup location and provide links to pay the $75 Transport fee. The adoption fee is not due until you pick up your new dog/puppy on the scheduled transport day. Following are ballpark estimates of our arrival at each transport location. I will also send a live Google Map link so that adoptive parents can follow our travel progress from one pick up location to the next. 1. PetSmart (Parking Lot) 3065 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (6 hours driving time plus fuel & rest area stops) 9:30 PM 11:30 PM CST 2. PetSmart (Parking Lot) 828 Arnold Commons Dr, Arnold, MO 63010 (2 ½ hours driving time from Poplar Bluff, Missouri plus fuel & rest area stops) 1:00-3:00 AM CST 3. PetSmart (Parking Lot) 3183 S Veterans Pkwy Springfield, IL 62704 (2 hours driving time from Arnold, Missouri plus fuel & rest area stops) 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM CST 4. PetSmart 1606 East Empire Street Bloomington, Illinois (1 hour driving time from Springfield, Illinois) 7 AM - 9 AM CST 5. PetSmart (Parking Lot) 6320 East State Street Rockford, Illinois 61108 (3 hours driving time from Springfield plus fuel & rest area stops) 10:00 -1:00 CST 6. PetSmart (Parking Lot) 2775 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 (2 hours driving time from Rockford plus fuel & rest area stops) 2 PM - 4 PM 7. Walmart Supercenter, 501 N 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (3 hours driving time from Joliet, Illinois plus fuel & rest area stops) Eastern time We will park down from the Pharmacy drive thru facing chain link fence 8. Greg King Canine Recovery Dog Rescue at 484 Farren Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503 (Adoptive parents are welcome visit our rescue at any time to pick up their adopted dog/puppy.) Application must be approved prior to pick up

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30.1 miles

Animal House Shelter, Inc

13005 Ernesti Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

41 miles

Anderson Humane

1000 S. La Fox St., South Elgin, IL 60177

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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45.2 miles

Barrington Area Animal Rescue & Kennels NFP (BAARK Dog Rescue)

Barrington Hills, IL 60010

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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