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American Bulldog puppies and dogs in Elgin, Illinois

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Sally

American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. *If you are interested in being considered for this dog, please be sure to complete an application directly on our website, www.hoofwoofmeow.org - not through a 3rd party service.**   Sally is a 3-year-old, 65 lb. Bulldog, Pitbull Terrier mix pup with the perfect blend of playful energy and laid-back charm. With a sturdy build and a face that could launch a thousand cuddles, Sally is your ultimate play and nap partner rolled into one. While she may take a little time to warm up to new surroundings, once she's settled in, she's a loyal companion for life. Whether it's romping around the yard or snuggling up for a cozy nap on the couch, Sally is always up for some quality time with her favorite humans. Get ready to welcome this lovable pup into your heart and home! Sally is in a foster home with kids 16+ years old. She has been extremely tolerant of foster puppies that mistake her for a chew toy. Sally’s adoption fee is $350 - which includes core vaccinations (age appropriate), microchip & completed spay.   *Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue presents the information in these bios based on our foster observations and any information presented to us regarding prior living conditions, breed specifications. While we aim to be as accurate as possible, each animal is individual and their behaviors and personalities can change in different surroundings.  HWMAR holds no guarantees to personality, behavior or breed*   Please review our adoption process & complete an application on our website -  www.hoofwoofmeow.org/adoption   We adopt within 150 mile radius of Elgin, IL **We are a 100% volunteer rescue.  All of our dogs are in Foster Homes**Submission of an application does not guarantee adoption of any specific animal as they may have applications pending or might not be the right match for you**   * Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 19, 2024, 9:22 pm

Or, how about these American Bulldogs in cities near Elgin, Illinois

These American Bulldogs are available for adoption close to Elgin, Illinois.
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Arwen

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
South Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi, I'm Arwen and I am so glad you are taking a look at me. I am a 70-pound ball of energy and personality! I would love a family that can keep up with me. I would prefer to be the only dog in your home, but I have the potential for playdates. I've made friends with the kennel staff and training team. I would prefer to have a small group of friends, sometimes the little humans can be scary! Would you like to be my friend? Arwen is working on her basic cues and loose leash walking. This girl LOVES food and toys. She is very motivated to train! I would love to be a hiking buddy, and outside is my favorite and I like to parkour! Rock, benches, tree stumps, you name it, I want to jump on it. My favorite things: Being outside! I love to soak in the sun, smell all the smells, and adventure with my trainers. Cream cheese and chicken are my favorite treats Stuffy toys Car rides Enrichment boxes Booty scratches (once we a friends) Cues that I know: Sit, down Touch Working on muzzle training Loose leash walking Relaxation Arwen is an All-Star dog! Her adoption appointment includes a discussion with our Training Team, and she will go home with his very own no-pull-harness and a few enrichment goodies to help get her off to a good start! To schedule an appointment to meet Arwen, email info@ahconnects.org (please include your name and phone number), and the staff will be happy to help you!
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Smush

American Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
South Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Hi, I'm Smush and I am so glad you are taking a look at me. Stop in and meet my cute self in person during our adoption hours. For more information, email info@ahconnects.org or call us at 847-697-2880 x: 0, and the staff will be happy to help you. I hope to meet you soon! Our dogs and puppies go home spayed/neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested (7 months and over), and up to date on core vaccines, heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives. Their adoption also includes a free-vet exam at one of our participating veterinarians.
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Porkchop

American Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
St. Charles, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This handsome mug belongs to Porkchop! Porkchop is an 11 month old Bulldog mix who weighs about 60 pounds! He is a happy boy who loves to play with the resident dogs in his foster home. He's cautious and can be a nervous nelly, so slow introductions to new dogs, kids, and humans work best for this guy. He would love to have a confident and relaxed dog buddy in his forever home! After he gets used to new people, he loves to dole out kisses :) Porkchop is pen and crate trained, and potty trained! He's a young dog so he will need continued training and direction in his forever home. He thrives with routine and repetition. This includes his walk routes! He enjoys going for walkies but he likes to stick to a route he's comfortable with since new things can be scary! Porkchop's dream home is one where his humans will keep up with his training and help him build confidence, and give hime time and space to adjust to new things. He's such a sweet buddy who loves belly rubs, attention, and food, and he always gets so excited to see his humans when they come home! If you'd like to be showered with kisses every time you walk through the door, don't sleep on Porkchop! Porkchop's adoption fee is $650.
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Chopper

American Bulldog Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Schaumburg, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, my name is Chopper or Chop as my foster Mom calls me! I was an owner surrender who ended up at the very scary city shelter. I sat there waiting for my former person to come back to get me, but they never did. I was pretty skittish when I got to my foster home but now I am settling in nicely. My foster Mom says I am a real sweetheart! I think I am a lap dog and will fall asleep with my head in her lap any chance I can get. Because I had a pretty rough start, I would do best in a home without small children or other pets. What can I bring to a new family? Well, I am crate trained and potty trained and neutered and up to date on all my shots! I have lots of love to give and will greet you always with a wagging tail. What am I looking for in a new furever home? I would like lots of cuddles and a gentle hand to pet me, a person or people to play and walk with, and a soft place to lay my head at night. And someone who will do some training with me so I know the boundaries and can fit well into your home! If you would be interested in meeting me, please fill out a pre adoption application or send an email and my foster Mom will get back to you just as quick as she can! XOXOXO-Chop
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BRODY

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Crystal Lake, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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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 19, 2024, 8:14 pm

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Luke

Boxer Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. *If you are interested in being considered for this dog, please be sure to complete an application directly on our website, www.hoofwoofmeow.org - not through a 3rd party service.**   Meet Luke aka Tigger, the epitome of puppy charm! Luke is a 45 lb. social butterfly, melting hearts wherever he goes. Luke is a natural-born people and dog lover. He eagerly greets every new face and furry friend with enthusiasm and a wagging tail. He sleeps through the night, usually on his back and snoring in his crate. Luke is a smart pup and a fast learner when he worked with a professional dog trainer on skills. Luke would benefit from an active family who has a fenced-in-yard and committed to continue his training. He wants to be in on the action during the day, so minimal crate time during the day would be a better fit. Whether it's playtime in his foster’s fenced in backyard or cuddles on the couch, Luke is always ready to spread happiness and joy to everyone he meets. Get ready to fall head over heels for this adorable pup! Estimated birth date 5/29/2023. No apartments/condo/common wall buildings for this pup. Luke’s adoption fee is $400 - which includes core vaccinations (age appropriate), microchip & spay/neuter at one of our contracted vets (completed)   *Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue presents the information in these bios based on our foster observations and any information presented to us regarding prior living conditions, breed specifications. While we aim to be as accurate as possible, each animal is individual and their behaviors and personalities can change in different surroundings.  HWMAR holds no guarantees to personality, behavior or breed*   Please review our adoption process & complete an application on our website -  www.hoofwoofmeow.org/adoption   We adopt within 150 mile radius of Elgin, IL **We are a 100% volunteer rescue.  All of our dogs are in Foster Homes**Submission of an application does not guarantee adoption of any specific animal as they may have applications pending or might not be the right match for you** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 19, 2024, 9:22 pm

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American Bulldog shelters & rescues in Elgin, Illinois

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Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue Inc.

440J Airport Road, Elgin, IL 60123

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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3.3 miles

Anderson Humane

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

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

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3.3 miles

Anderson Humane

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

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

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6.3 miles

Tiny N Tall Rescue, Inc.

St. Charles, IL 60175

Pet Types: dogs

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9.4 miles

Chicagoland Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 68808, Schaumburg, IL 60168

Pet Types: dogs

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13.2 miles

McHenry County Animal Control

100 N. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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

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16.9 miles

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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18.9 miles

The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter/Adoption Center

16173 Baseline Rd, Genoa, IL 60135

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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19.4 miles

Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary

Aurora, IL 60506

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

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19.5 miles

Treasured Animal Rescue, Inc

909 Greenview Drive, aurora, IL 60505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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