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Bodega

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Palatine, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Bodega, a lovable 4-month-old Shepherd mix with a heart as big as his paws! This handsome pup is the perfect mix of independent and affectionate. He’s a smart boy who listens well and is already working on basic commands—especially when treats are involved! Bodega is crate-trained, often settling in on his own, and he’s making great progress on leash walks.While he enjoys solo playtime, Bodega is always up for fun with his furry friends and is especially respectful of older dogs. His sweet nature and eagerness to learn make him a fantastic companion, ready to bring joy to his forever family!Interested in adopting this dog? Visit our website (http://www.SecondCityCanineRescue.org) to fill out an application and to find out where this dog may be shown this weekend.We love our dogs. We want happy lives for all of them and are looking for the home that provides the best fit for each dog’s individual needs. Please understand that there may be multiple families interested in this dog.Also, please know that the breed mix listed is simply a guess. In most cases, we don’t know their background. We encourage you to base your decision on individual personality and pet qualities instead of relying on our guess.Please understand, we only adopt our animals out near the Chicagoland area. Questions? Email us at adoptions@sccrescue.org. Hope to see you become part of the SCCR family!
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Bixby

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Palatine, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Bixby, an adorable 4-month-old Shepherd puppy with a fluffy light-brown coat and a dark snout that perfectly complements her sweet, expressive eyes. Full of energy and curiosity, Bixby loves to play and explore the world around her. She’s a quick learner, currently mastering basic commands, thanks to her sharp mind and strong food motivation.While she’s not the biggest fan of the crate, she usually settles in after a few minutes. The same goes for leash walking—she`s working on it but still deciding if it’s her thing. One thing she never hesitates about, though, is soaking up all the love and affection she can get! Whether it’s belly rubs, snuggles, or just being near her favorite humans, Bixby thrives on love.With her smarts, charm, and irresistible fluff, Bixby is sure to steal hearts wherever she goes!Interested in adopting this dog? Visit our website (http://www.SecondCityCanineRescue.org) to fill out an application and to find out where this dog may be shown this weekend.We love our dogs. We want happy lives for all of them and are looking for the home that provides the best fit for each dog’s individual needs. Please understand that there may be multiple families interested in this dog.Also, please know that the breed mix listed is simply a guess. In most cases, we don’t know their background. We encourage you to base your decision on individual personality and pet qualities instead of relying on our guess.Please understand, we only adopt our animals out near the Chicagoland area. Questions? Email us at adoptions@sccrescue.org. Hope to see you become part of the SCCR family!
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NOVA

German Shepherd Dog American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Schaumburg, 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
If you are interested in NOVA or in adopting a pup in general, the first step is an adoption application. Download an adoption application here Please email the completed application to adoptionteam4.woofriver@gmail.com Please submit an application rather than an inquiry with no application attached. NOVA is a smart, beautiful and wonderful soul. She wants nothing more than to please and be loved. Beautiful NOVA is the most perfect girl around! She is cuddly, sweet, goofy, well behaved, and always happy! NOVA loves other dogs of all ages and sizes and is a big fan of doggie daycare. She loves dogs so much, we feel she would be happiest in a home with at least one other canine friend. NOVA also loves to play with her toys and can entertain herself for hours on end. She is a clever, active girl who would do great with obedience or agility training to keep her bright mind and body in shape. With her happy personality and comical doggy antics, she is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face everyday. Sweet NOVA is potty trained, crate trained, and only chews on her toys. She does well in the car and would make an ideal traveling companion. She would also be a great companion on a restaurant patio for a little happy hour when the weather is nice . If your top 3 attributes in a new friend are smart, good-looking and affectionate, NOVA is the girl for you. She will bring so much light and warmth into her lucky forever family's life. To see even more pictures of NOVA, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gbqgklklm6rlbpv77ttjo/AAUr_4p8Hx9t2qu2pS6FP7w?rlkey=3zh9qhbau7zb84kwfpll5j507&st=2uobrlbz&dl=0 NOVA is spayed, microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations including 2 rounds of both the H3N2 and H3N8 canine influenza vaccinations. Her $540 adoption fee covers her interstate health certificate and the cost of transport to the midwest. For an adoption application on NOVA click here Please email the completed application to adoptionteam4.woofriver@gmail.com. It typically takes us around 5 BUSINESS DAYS to process an application. We will reach out to you as soon as your application is processed. Thank you in advance for your patience. All of our dogs start their journey in Memphis, Tennessee where they remain in loving foster families until they are adopted. Once adopted, some pups stay local in Memphis. Many others travel via one of our transport partners to their new forever homes. We use Pet Express Transport (https://petexpresstupelo.wordpress.com) for our Nashville, Knoxville and New England adoptions. For our Midwest adopters, we have our own private transport. Breed selection is done in conjunction with two local vets and is not to be considered a guarantee but rather a well-educated decision from well qualified staff. Due to the extremely high volume of inquiries we receive, we ask that you request, complete, and submit an application before asking additional questions. We try very hard to include all pertinent information in our bios. We are excited to help you find your new family member. However, Woof River is 100% volunteer operated. We want to spend our time saving dogs and assisting those adopters who have taken the time to complete an application. Thank you for understanding. Please LIKE Woof River on Facebook! Thank you for choosing rescue!!
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Ricardo

German Shepherd Dog Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Hoffman Estates, IL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Male - 5 years - 40 lbs - Microchipped - Neutered - NYHi, I’m Ricardo. I’m a 5-year-old, 40 lb neutered male. I am already housetrained and crate-trained. I use my crate as a safe space mostly; I do not need to be shut in my crate when I am left home alone. I have coexisted well with adults, with a preference for women, though I am very shy and don’t seek much interaction. I will accept calm affection from my foster mom. Most of the time I am happy to people watch from afar. I will need someone willing to be patient as I come around to them and my surroundings in my new home; I had had no or minimal human contact prior to coming to Echo Dogs so this human world is all new to me and I have been trying hard to learn! I love having the company of other dogs and will require at least one confident canine companion to help guide me. I am wonderful about adjusting my play style to match that of the dog I am playing with and all around have good canine social skills. I am also gentle around cats and wouldn’t mind having feline siblings. I have been learning about these things called toys and they’re pretty fun! I especially like the plushy toys and benebones. I have been working hard on leash skills and can now join on quiet outings! I may get nervous at times and need gentle encouragement. I am still pretty uncomfortable with car rides so that is also a work in progress. I have learned to reliably come to my foster mom when she calls me. I currently take clomicalm to help me manage my anxiety. I am a gentle-natured boy who is ready to find a patient human ready to help me continue navigating this human world—could you be my human(s)? Follow me on Facebook:  #EchoDogRicardo For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.   Echo Dogs fosters dogs in many states. Visit www.echodogs.org/available-dogs to see more of our dogs. Transportation for the adopted dog IS available. Remember, we are an all-volunteer foster rescue organization - we DO NOT have a physical shelter to visit. Our minimum adoption donation is $350. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped. Puppies under 6 months old may not be spayed/neutered. This would be the responsibility of the adopter at their own expense. Proof of spay/neuter will be required! To review our adoption procedure and submit an online application, visit: www.echodogs.org/procedureOctober 21, 2024, 12:17 am
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Silver

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Hoffman Estates, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Male - 10 months - 52 lbs - Microchipped - Neutered - VAHi there! My name is Silver and I am a 10-month-old, 52 lb neutered male. I am already housetrained and crate-trained. I am still young so I need to be crated when I am unsupervised. I love people! I have met both men and women with enthusiasm. I love to crawl into your lap for affection and will give hugs. I would love a home where I can spend plenty of time with my family and be involved in activities. I am happy to welcome visitors to our home. I can be pushy with other dogs and am selective about my canine friends. I have shown resource guarding of food / chew items towards other animals and barrier reactivity towards unknown dogs, which is something to be aware of. I would do best as an only dog or with a socially adept female dog. I have a strong prey drive so cannot go to a home with cats. I love toys—anything I can chew on will work! I would be happy to play fetch with you. I would love to have a yard where I can run! I am an intelligent boy who would love to find a family willing and able to dedicate time to continuing my training! I have learned sit and come with my foster family. I walk fairly well on leash and only pull slightly. I unfortunately get sick on car rides so they aren’t the most enjoyable for me. I am  a happy, loving boy who would love to find my perfect adoptive family? Could that be with you? Follow me on Facebook:  #EchoDogSilver For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.   Echo Dogs fosters dogs in many states. Visit www.echodogs.org/available-dogs to see more of our dogs. Transportation for the adopted dog IS available. Remember, we are an all-volunteer foster rescue organization - we DO NOT have a physical shelter to visit. Our minimum adoption donation is $350. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped. Puppies under 6 months old may not be spayed/neutered. This would be the responsibility of the adopter at their own expense. Proof of spay/neuter will be required! To review our adoption procedure and submit an online application, visit: www.echodogs.org/procedureDecember 28, 2024, 11:46 pm
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Willoughby

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Hoffman Estates, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Female - 16 months - 45 lbs - Microchipped - Spayed - MAHello! My name is Willoughby and I am a 16-month-old, 45 lb spayed female. I am already housetrained and crate-trained. I am currently crated when left home alone at my foster home. I have done well with men, women, and older children after proper introductions. I can be standoffish initially until I know you better, then I enjoy receiving affection. I enjoy spending time with my family. I have done well meeting other dogs and wouldn’t mind having a playful sibling or two. I love to play with toys and am not picky about what kind! I cannot go to a home with cats. I HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS: I had a cardiology workup due to a detected grade II—III heart murmur. I was diagnosed with cardiomegaly, valvular dysplasia, and left ventricular hypertrophy & aortic dilation. Some of these may be normal variations. My cardiologist stated no restrictions or medications are indicated at this time, but I will require yearly echocardiograms with a cardiologist to monitor my heart health throughout my life. I enjoy car rides and getting out with my humans! I would love to find a family willing to spend time training with me so that I can join you on adventures. I only pull slightly on leash, though I am still learning how to calmly pass other dogs when out and about. I would love to find my perfect adoptive family—is that with you? Follow me on Facebook:  #EchoDogWilloughby For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.   Echo Dogs fosters dogs in many states. Visit www.echodogs.org/available-dogs to see more of our dogs. Transportation for the adopted dog IS available. Remember, we are an all-volunteer foster rescue organization - we DO NOT have a physical shelter to visit. Our minimum adoption donation is $350. All dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped. Puppies under 6 months old may not be spayed/neutered. This would be the responsibility of the adopter at their own expense. Proof of spay/neuter will be required! To review our adoption procedure and submit an online application, visit: www.echodogs.org/procedureDecember 29, 2024, 12:08 am

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German Shepherd Dog shelters & rescues in Arlington Heights, Illinois

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2.4 miles

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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6.1 miles

WOOF RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE- Chicago transport

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

6.2 miles

Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.9 miles

Almost Home Foundation

P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

10.5 miles

Tails of the Forgotten Paws Inc

East Dundee, IL 60118

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

11.3 miles

Orphans of the Storm

2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

11.8 miles

Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc.

Island Lake, IL 60042

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

12.8 miles

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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13.2 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IL Transport Stop

Rosemont, IL 60018

Pet Types: dogs

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13.2 miles

A Doggie 4 You - IL transport stop

Rosmont, IL 60018

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