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Zuko

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
!! I'M CURRENTLY IN THE SHELTER !! !! I'M IN NEED OF A FOSTER HOME !!Hey pal, wanna build a tree fort? Wanna go swimming in the swimming hole? How about riding our bikes at top speed? If you long for some old-fashioned fun with your best pal, Zuko might be just the guy to join you! He's an exuberant, athletic, super friendly 3 year old old lab/bully breed/mutt who came to CCR from a shelter in Arkansas where he had been found stray. Zuko thinks everything is the most fun - and when Zuko is around, everything IS the most fun! He'd love an active home where he could get lots of playtime, exercise, and attention. This guy is eager to soak up all the adventure and love you have to offer. He'll do well with other rowdy dogs who don't mind his goofball antics. Because Zuko is still a teenager, his new family should plan to give him nice long walks, lots of things to do and think about, and then lots of snuggles at nighttime when he's finally tuckered out! Zuko will do well with hearty kids who aren't scared by his big dumb energy! He may even adapt to a confident cat with a nice slow intro.Zuko can easily be startled by people that come up and surprise him, so he does require some special training! Please reach out to us with questions if you are interested in fostering him!To meet Zuko, please submit an application at chicagocaninerescue.org!
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Rocky Road

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
!! I'M CURRENTLY IN THE SHELTER !! !! I'M IN NEED OF A FOSTER HOME !!Just like the classic ice cream flavor, Rocky Road is sweet as can be! He is a young beefy pitbull who wants nothing more than to wiggle up to you and snuggle, he just LOVES people. His favorite games to play are fetch and tug, he could play all day. Rocky Road came to us from Chicago Animal Care and Control as an owner surrender due to no fault of his own. This poor kiddo appeared to have a bad case of fleas which was causing some spotty hair loss, but it is growing back so well and he has been a champ through the entire process! Unfortunately Rocky Road is back at CCR after an adoption didn't work out, we discovered he can be dog reactive on leash if he is in a high stress area (like near dog parks!) so he will need to go with someone who knows his quirks and how to properly introduce dogs! He is SUCH a great boy and deserves another chance with a dog-savvy human!Rocky's annual care has been generously donated by his guardian Angel - David S.
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Ruby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ruby is a loving ball of joy, full of life and living on GOOD VIBES. She is goofy, funny, silly, smart, and curious. Always wagging her tail and looking for ways to lick your face. She wants to meet everyone on walks, human and dog, and also find the biggest stick to carry. She can sit, shake, place, and will fetch a ball but doesn't always want to give it back. If you're making ice water, you'll also have to give her an ice cube and she loves if you sing or hum or whistle to her. She is a TRACK STAR and will hurdle anything in her path, an athlete in the making. While she is dog friendly, she would prefer to be the center of attention at home and have friends at daycare or on walks! She is potty trained but doesn't know how to ask so needs to be on a routine. She would love to accompany you on your next ADVENTURE or road trip and sleep in your bed nuzzled up under your arm.
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Chili Dog

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We heckin' LOVE Chili Dog!!! This boy is so bouncy and happy all the time, and is a fantastic walker when you take him around the neighborhood. He is super dog friendly and loves everybody he meets! Chili Dog grew up in a garage his entire life until he wound up at an animal control facility, but that never put a damper on his positive attitude. He's an absolute sweetheart and so loveable! He loves kisses and hugs, ripping the stuffing out of toys, wrestling with his foster brothers but also snuggling with them, and playing in our fenced yard. He will sleep overnight in his crate but we've allowed him to sleep in our bedroom on a dog bed - he's done great and does not jump in the bed unless invited. When he is invited, he will sit on top of you :) He doesn't really beg for food if you're eating a meal. His fosters have taught him to lay in his own bed during human meals and he's done pretty well, just needs a few reminders. As for potty training, we would say he is mostly housebroken. His fosters got a bell for the door and are teaching him to ring the bell when he needs to go! He's got basic commands like sit, stay, paw, come, no, his fosters taught him laydown, and 'go laydown' to indicate that he needs to find a dog bed to settle down in. He's an AMAZING dog, don't miss out on the chance to call Chili dog yours!
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Carmen

Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Carmen is a very sweet and friendly, five-year-old, 55-pound female terrier-mix with a cropped tail looking for a loving guardian. Carmen is full of nub wiggles and kisses for everyone she meets. She would be best in home without other pets but would love to snuggle with you! Carmen would do best in her own back yard hangin' with her peeps. She knows the command sit and takes treats very gently from your fingers. Carmen is crate-trained and appears to be housebroken. She was rescued by Lucky Dog Rescue from a Southern Illinois shelter and brought to Chicago to find a loving. To meet and possibly adopt Carmen, please contact Melia at melia88@comcast.net for an adoption application. Her adoption fee of $200 benefits the rescued dogs of Lucky Dog Rescue. She is healthy, spayed, up-to-date on vaccines and micro-chipped. She is being fostered in Chicago.
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Happy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Chicago, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Unfortunately Happy does not look happy in her pictures! But in person, she is a happy dog and loves people. She's good with most other friendly dogs and adores going out for walks. She also is happy to show you that she knows how to sit and give paw on command. She is a little too interested in small animals, so no kitties or rabbits for siblings. We put a bell on her collar when she goes out into the yard to warn any little critters. She's a very affectionate girl looking for her own family. Please email Melia at melia88@comcast.net for an adoption application. Her adoption fee is $200.

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Chicago Canine Rescue

5272 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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5272 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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Chicago Canine Rescue

5272 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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Chicago Canine Rescue

5272 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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3.7 miles

Lucky Dog

Chicago, IL 60631

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3.7 miles

Lucky Dog

Chicago, IL 60631

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4 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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