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American Bulldog puppies and dogs in Downers Grove, Illinois

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Ripley

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
Wheaton, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact LMo for more information about this pet.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/   Meet Ripley, a sweet, spayed, American Bulldog female, who will be six years old this November. She loves to play fetch in the yard, go for walks, and play with other dogs at her two favorite day care facilities, Bark Avenue in Bartlett and DePaw Pet Resort in Geneva. Despite her outgoing personality with other canines, she prefers to live in a home where she is the only pet, and that is why she finds herself in search of a new home. She has spent the majority of her life living with humans of all ages, including young children, and loves to cuddle. One of her all time favorite hobbies is eating, as evidenced by her healthy weight of 88 pounds! She requires prescription dog food (Royal Canin Ultamino) and a couple of daily over the counter medications (Omeprazole and a probiotic) due to a vitamin B12 deficiency that is well managed with subcutaneous VitB12 injections every other week. It is quick and easy and done in the convenience of your home. She looks forward to her medication every morning because she takes it with a hefty dose of peanut butter! Two months worth of food, medications and an entire bottle of VitB12 (that lasts a whole year) is included with her adoption. Ripley is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, housebroken and spayed . The new family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing. The adoption fee for this pet is $250.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you're interested in adopting this dog fill out an Online Application today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.   Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.  Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! April 17, 2024, 10:20 pm
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Max

American Bulldog Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
aurora, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello, my name is Max, and I am a 1 years young mixed breed. Maybe an American or French bulldog / Australian cattle dog mix? I weigh 44 lbs, and I am a stocky guy. I was an owner surrender because they had financial hardship and to move out of their house and into an apartment that didnt allow dogs. Despite all the upheaval in my life lately, I am friendly and trusting and sweet. I am a medium energy guy, and I am very quiet in the house. Because of my bulldog side, I need lots of exercise. If you have a fenced yard that I can run around, thats great. I also am really good on a leash, so if you like to take frequent walks with me, Id like that, too! I know what toys are, and I like to play tug of war with my foster dad. I am very social and friendly, and I will wag my tail for any human I encounter. My previous family had kids, and Ive had positive interactions with kids as young as 7 since coming to TAR. When I get really excited like when you come home from the grocery store I do sometimes jump up. So, it might be best if kids in my new home are at least 5, or similar weight as me or just comfortable with a dog who sometimes get really excited to see his humans. I really like to be with my humans at all times. If you leave me alone in a room, I will whine loudly. So, Id really prefer an active family where someone is with me most of the time like a stay at home parent, or a work from home person. Oh, and if youre going out, I really like car rides. Im really good in the car, so maybe just take me with you! I am house trained, and Ill go to the door if I need to go outside. My foster home has 3 other dogs, all similar size as me, and I do well with them. I ignore cats. If you have a fenced yard where we can play fetch in, Id love that! And if youre looking for a great walking buddy, I love to walk outside. One day a family is going to come meet me, says my foster family. And, when you do can expect that I will come right up to you, tail wagging and asking for pets. I may roll over for belly rubs or just climb up in your lap. And, if you left your car door open, Ill hop right in so you can take me home! I am such a sweet, social, adaptable dog that my foster mom says that any family will be lucky to have me and Ill make a great family pet. I promise that I will be by your side for the rest of my life. When you meet me, you will see that I just want to be loved and part of a family again. Will you give me my forever home? Love, Max Maxis located in our foster home in Downers Grove. To meet Max , please complete an adoption application at: https://treasuredanimalrescueinc.org/application-dog-adoption/ Sorry, Treasured Animal Rescue does not adopt out of the State of Illinois Thank you for choosing to adopt! Please visit our website www.treasuredanimalrescueinc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs and cats.
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Bishop

American Bulldog American Bulldog

Male, Young
Oswego, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bishop is 4.5 yrs old. He likes walks but is pretty reactive around other dogs and small children. He is house trained and crate trained. Due to increased work load around the house he is by himself a lot and it is not fair to him. Looking to place him with a good home with time for him.
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NOAH

American Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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SAMPSON

American Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Chicago Ridge, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Bunco

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Aurora, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Bunco will be 2 years old on 5/15.  He came to us from Dupage Animal Control.  He was found a stray and later was discovered he was dumped by a back yard breeder as he was "no longer useful" to them.  He is a sweet, gentle, loving, playful Olde English Bulldog aka Victorian Bulldog. He walks well on leash.  He also loved playing in yard and learning to fetch toys. Bunco is timid when he meets new people and is head shy at first until feels comfortable with you. His foster mom is working to build his self confidence with meeting new people. Bunco is incredibly smart, and highly food motivated which makes training fairly easy.  Bunco does great with calm, low energy dogs and is ok around cats, but will chase them.  Bunco will climb in your lap and snuggle next to you on sofa. He absolutely loves human attention/affection. He is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, Heartworm negative and on preventive.  House training his foster mom is still working on but have made great progress.  Adoption fee is $400  He needs an experienced pet parent/family willing to continue helping him build his confidence.   Please complete an application for adoption at FurAngelsAS.org if you would like to meet and possibly adopt this bundle of loveApril 17, 2024, 10:09 am

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Pickles

Boxer

Female, Adult
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
My Requirements:-Must be only petHi, I'm Pickles and I love everybody! I really appreciate any time people spend with me, whether it's walking, playing or just sitting nearby. I just want to belong to someone. Whether you're a family, a couple, or an individual, I would love to be your gal! I'm not a big fan of kennel life; it can be noisy and overwhelming sometimes. I'm a low to medium energy dog and would be amazingly comfortable living almost anywhere. I dream about the simple joys of a dog's life - a couple of walks, a little playtime and some affection.I recently had a sleepover at a volunteer's house, and they said I was a wonderful guest - 5 stars!Please apply to meet me today - you won't be sorry. Whether you choose to foster or adopt me, I'll be overjoyed to come home with you!

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American Bulldog shelters & rescues in Downers Grove, Illinois

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6.7 miles

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

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Rescue

12.1 miles

Treasured Animal Rescue, Inc

909 Greenview Drive, aurora, IL 60505

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Shelter

15 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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

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Shelter

15 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Rescue

15 miles

Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary

Aurora, IL 60506

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Rescue

17.3 miles

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety-IL Transport Stop

Chicago, IL 60176

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Rescue

19.1 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

19.1 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

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Rescue

19.1 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

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Rescue

19.1 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

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