
Hound - Angels - Large - Adult - Female - Dog The one thing that people need to know about me first off, I love people. But I can be nervous of anyone that is new. It was worse where I was before because of the conditions we were being kept in. They were not very good. But, since I have come to Save-A-Pet I havent felt as nervous around new people. Before I lived in a tiny cage and didnt get out very much. Now I have this big indoor/outdoor kennel and I get to go outside and play, in a fenced in ...
Sep 25 - Grayslake

Hound - Stranger - Large - Adult - Male - Dog This handsome hound guy was found as a stray by a busy intersection and no one came looking for him, which has given him a second chance at life. At the vet exam, he tested heartworm positive so had to undergo treatment. One of our staff members has taken him for a car ride and Stranger just loved being able to feel the fresh air on his face. She was even able to eat her lunch and he was very well mannered, he never tried to beg or steal her foodso of ...
Sep 25 - Grayslake

Husky - Nikita - Large - Senior - Female - Dog Just watch her, the excitement is mounting! Nikita always knows when a couple of her favorite dog walkers are pulling into the parking lot. All can be calm but you can see she is getting all excited in anticipation of some wonderful walks, loving, and playing with her pack, both two and four-legged ones.. They add that she is the most amazing and wonderful dog, extremely intelligent and devoted to you, however is typically very shy with new people, ...
Sep 25 - Grayslake

Black Labrador Retriever - Meatball - Medium - Senior - Male After spending years at another shelter, I am finally moving up in the world. I had heard so many good things about Save-A-Pet and they were all right! Nice accommodation with bed and blanket, good meals, yummy treats and best of all, lots of people that spend time with me. I was originally given up with another dog and as far as they can tell, I seem to get along with dogs. Even though I have had little training so far, I actually walk ...
Sep 25 - Grayslake

Rottweiler - Friskies - Extra Large - Adult - Male - Dog Meet Friskie. This Rottie mix is large and in charge! He tends to choose his friends wisely and takes some time before getting close to people. Once he feels like he can trust you, he will be your unconditionally protective gentle giant. His friends at Save-A-Pet call him a big love bug because he loves to lean on them for back scratches & belly rubs. Don’t call him vain, but he is very handsome and he knows it! He adores walks and doesn’t ...
Sep 25 - Grayslake

Norwich Terrier - Whiskers - Medium - Young - Male - Dog CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: Norwich Terrier Size: Medium Petfinder ID: 17330740 ADDITIONAL INFO: Pet has been spayed/neutered CONTACT: The Buddy Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 847-290-5806 For additional information, reply to this ad or see: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=17330740 Brought to you by Petfinder.com
Sep 4 - Arlington Heights

Miniature Pinscher - Sugar Baby - Small - Adult - Female - Dog Phone for Bio: 630-244-6267 Email for Bio: [email removed] SUGAR BABY: I AM AS SWEET AS THE CANDYJUST COME SEE FOR YOUR SELF! I am a female miniature pinscher mix looking for a forever home. I was one out of 27 dog's living in a small mobile home with a hoarder. (You can see me on u-tube at "27 dogs saved".) The conditions were so extreme my owner had a hard time keeping up with all of us. We were finally saved by an animal rescue group ...
Aug 17 - Elk Grove Village

Dachshund - Brynn - Small - Adult - Female - Dog Please visit the website and fill out an online application and then come on out. The 'How to Adopt' page has directions, hours and adoption policies. We look forward to seeing you soon! Adoption Donation: $150 http://www.animalhouseshelter.com Phone: 847-961-5541 All dogs are neutered, heartworm tested, microchipped, given all vaccinations and on heartgard plus and frontline plus every month. I am 6 years old. Brynn has to go into an adult only ...
Aug 17 - Barrington

English Setter - Myrna Loy- Adoption Pending! - Medium - Senior Click here to view MYRNA'S BLOG <http://ibrmyrna.blogspot.com/> Update May 2011: WOO HOO we only did monthly Heartguard for a year and now Myrna is heartworm negative. Her heart is doing much better and overall she is feeling much better. What a relief! Myrna Loy was rescued from an overcrowded shelter west of Columbus, OH. She is a Black and White American Field bred English Setter and another senior dog that has suffered from neglect ...
Aug 17 - Wood Dale

Silky Terrier - Variety - Small - Senior - Female - Dog est dob 12/31/04 Phone for Bio: 630-244-6267 Email for Bio: [email removed] LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL ANGEL Our names are Variety and Rosedale, a female and male silky terrier respectively. Our lives started a long time ago. We were “surrendered” by a puppy mill breeder in July of 2010 to a kill shelter in southern Illinois. I guess the breeder got enough puppies from us that they didn’t want us anymore and just dumped us out like trash. ...
Aug 7 - Elk Grove Village

Silky Terrier - Rosedale - Small - Senior - Male - Dog est dob 12/30/04 Phone for Bio: 630-244-6267 Email for Bio: [email removed] LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL ANGEL Our names are Variety and Rosedale, a female and male silky terrier respectively. Our lives started a long time ago. We were “surrendered” by a puppy mill breeder in July of 2010 to a kill shelter in southern Illinois. I guess the breeder got enough puppies from us that they didn’t want us anymore and just dumped us out like trash. ...
Aug 7 - Elk Grove Village

Pit Bull Terrier - Trooper - Large - Young - Male - Dog My name is Trooper! See more pictures of Trooper <http://chicagolandbullybreedrescue.org/trooper0.aspx> here! I am about 1.5 years old and have come a long way since my rescue! I am 100% housebroken and crate trained, walk well on leash, know how sit (especially if treats are involved) and am learning other commands. I love playing with toys and balls and can amuse myself for hours if I have them around me. But my absolute favorite time of day ...
Aug 3 - Glenview

American Staffordshire Terrier - Alissa - Medium - Adult Please visit the website and fill out an online application and then come on out. The 'How to Adopt' page has directions, hours and adoption policies. We look forward to seeing you soon! Adoption Donation: $150 http://www.animalhouseshelter.com Phone: 847-961-5541 All dogs are neutered, heartworm tested, microchipped, given all vaccinations and on heartgard plus and frontline plus every month. I am 7 years old. Come and meet one of our long ...
Aug 3 - Barrington

Fox Terrier - Hinkley - Small - Senior - Male - Dog est dob 11/18/03 Phone for Bio: 630-244-6267 Email for Bio: [email removed] Hello!! My name is Hinkley. I am a very sweet boy as my foster mommy say's. I get along with other dogs since I have 3 sister and 3 brothers were I'm staying now. I don't bother the cats in the house. My foster mommy does like to dress me up and I don't mind it at all. I love when she does carry me around.I love to sit on her lap and get my belly rubbed. When my mommy says ...
Aug 3 - Elk Grove Village

American Staffordshire Terrier - Rover - Large - Adult - Male Looking for your personal trainer, meet Rover! Hell make sure that youll stay fit physically by going for long walks as well as mentally happy by providing plenty of tail wags and doggie kisses. If Rover is going to invest all his energy in helping you be the best you can be and the best you can feel, then he expects to be the only dog in your life and in your home. CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Size: Large ...
Jul 5 - Grayslake

Pit Bull Terrier - Tiffany - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog The adoption fee for Tiffany is $ 175.00, which includes spay, heartworm test, vaccines, rabies vaccine, microchip and any other medical she would need while in our care. Tiffany is a female pitbull who is approx. 9 years old. She is black with a white star on her chest. She is very good with kids & people. Tiffany is an alpha dog, she loves people but would do best as an only dog. She is shy and needs her confidence built up, but she is ...
Jul 5 - Chicago

German Shepherd Dog - Sammy - Large - Adult - Male - Dog Forever home needed! The adoption fee for Sammy is $175.00 which includes his neuter, shots, chip, and any medical he may need while in our care. Sammy is about 3 years old and is a Rottweiler/Shepherd, and possibly Husky mix. Sammy is such a sweetheart! Sammy is great with kids, people and other dogs. Sammy loves his foster mom's 11 year old son! Sammy also gets along with ALL of the other dogs in the home. He is good in a crate ...
Jul 5 - Chicago

Golden Retriever - Blues - Large - Adult - Male - Dog One look in his eyes and you feel like you are drowning in a sea of hypersensitivity. Blue wears his soul right in his eyes. He came to Save-A-Pet when his family lost their home. They just adored him and knew exactly how to treat him right. Chewing on ice cubes, being praised, running in the yard and getting a nice petting were some of his favorites things to do. He loved his people and protecting them. He lived with cats and birds and was fine ...
Jul 5 - Grayslake

Catahoula Leopard Dog - Nathan - Large - Adult - Male - Dog The adoption fee for Nathan is $ 175.00, which includes neuter, heartworm test, vaccines, rabies vaccine, microchip and any other medical he would need while in our care. Nathan is the sweetest little love muffin! He is silly, playful and he SMILES! : ) He is blue merle with brown eyes that melt your heart. Nathan is about 5 - 6 years old. Nathan is fine with kids and is timid around people but warms up quickly. He loves to be ...
Jul 5 - Chicago

Pit Bull Terrier - Rain - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog The adoption fee for Rain is $ 175.00, which includes spay, heartworm test, vaccines, rabies vaccine, microchip and any other medical she would need while in our care. Rain is a female pit bull who is about 4 years old. She was taken from a drug dealer and the police brought her to me. She is crate trained. NO CATS!! Rain cannot be around cats or other small animals and would do best as an only dog. Rain desperately needs a ...
Jul 5 - Chicago

Akita - Sunny - Large - Adult - Male - Dog Curly fluffy tail whirling in the play, ears flip-flopping, a big grin and a lot of puppy energythis can only be Sunny! The first few minutes outside are spent running into big circles in the play area. Of course during the summer, after all that running around, you get hot and he then spends some time literally splashing around in the pool, even sometimes to the point where a refill was necessary. You just can't help but smile. Given up by his family ...
Jul 5 - Grayslake

Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Louie - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog Louie is quite dashing, and that is why he cannot understand why he does not have a home yet. He is energetic and playful, yet mild-mannered. Although a bit shy at first, he loves people and warms up fast with some love and attention. What is super great is that he is already house trained! Like most dogs, Louie needs a fenced yard to be safe and happy. Louie is fine with a group of dogs, but once he is in your house he wants to be the ...
Jul 4 - Schererville

Pit Bull Terrier - Stoney - Large - Adult - Male - Dog Stoney's adoption fee is $225.00, which includes neuter, shots, rabies vaccine, heart worm test, microchip, and any other medical he needs while in our care. Stoney is an absolute delight! Stoney is about 7 years old. Despite the fact that he had a VERY rough start and a bad life before we got him, he holds no grudges...He loves everyone! Stoney loves riding in the car, playing in a swimming pool, playing with squeaky toys, most other ...
Jul 4 - Chicago

Pit Bull Terrier - Diva - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog The adoption fee for Diva is $ 175.00, which includes spay, heartworm test, vaccines, rabies vaccine, microchip and any other medical she would need while in our care. Diva is the color of decadent dark chocolate and is just as sweet! She is about 5 - 6 years old. Diva would be best suited in a home with no other dogs or cats. Diva loves attention. She is very silly and goofy and a real love! She is looking for her forever home and ...
Jul 4 - Chicago

English Setter - Ibr Needs Help! Es - Medium - Adult - Female ILLINOIS BIRDDOG RESCUE <http://www.illinoisbirddogrescue.org> Celebrating 10 years of Pointer and Setter Adoptions in the Midwest! Click here <http://www.illinoisbirddogrescue.org> to visit our home page. Being an IBR foster home is a wonderful opportunity to help give a rescued dog or puppy a second chance at a new happy life. The work and dedication of the current IBR foster families can be seen by clicking HERE <http:/ ...
Jul 4 - Wood Dale

English Pointer - Ibr Needs Help!! P - Large - Adult - Male ILLINOIS BIRDDOG RESCUE <http://www.illinoisbirddogrescue.org> Celebrating 10 years of Pointer and Setter Adoptions in the Midwest! Click here <http://www.illinoisbirddogrescue.org> to visit our home page. Being an IBR foster home is a wonderful opportunity to help give a rescued dog or puppy a second chance at a new happy life. The work and dedication of the current IBR foster families can be seen by clicking HERE <http:/ ...
Jul 4 - Wood Dale

Boxer - Payton - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog Little Princess is the nickname given by one of her favorite dog walkers. She walks in a dainty way, always looking up to her special friend. If she stops, Payton quickly does the same, and weather permitting of course, sits and with one paw, then the other, even sometimes two, delicately waves her paws in front of her for some special treats. Payton is quick to add that she also has a special weakness for kisses on top of her head. She is adorable with ...
Jul 4 - Grayslake

Pit Bull Terrier - Darla...in Memory - Medium - Adult - Female In Loving Memory of Darla Darla came into our lives as a foster for another rescue. She was about 8 months old, skinny and had been used as a bait dog. Darla had a ton of issues (none of them her fault) and we worked on them all and made her a wonderful dog in no time. We fell in love and adopted Darla. For 9 years, Darla lived with us as a treasured, much-loved family member while helping us teach manners to numerous dogs and puppies ...
May 28 - Chicago

Cattle Dog - Skittles - Medium - Young - Male - Dog Skittles would like to be adopted with Banjo CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: Cattle Dog Size: Medium Petfinder ID: 15819029 ADDITIONAL INFO: Pet has been spayed/neutered CONTACT: The Buddy Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 847-290-5806 For additional information, reply to this ad or see: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15819029 Brought to you by Petfinder.com
May 27 - Arlington Heights

Cattle Dog - Banjo - Medium - Young - Female - Dog Banjo would like to be adopted with Skittles CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: Cattle Dog Size: Medium Petfinder ID: 15819020 ADDITIONAL INFO: Pet has been spayed/neutered CONTACT: The Buddy Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 847-290-5806 For additional information, reply to this ad or see: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15819020 Brought to you by Petfinder.com
May 27 - Arlington Heights

English Setter - Dantes - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog Dantes has been waiting over a year to find his forever home. He is doing well in foster care but will need a patient loving single woman as his perfect adopter. He is so affectionate and loyal but some things still tend to frighten him so a quieter home with one person or a pair of women would be ideal. He really is precious. Click here to view DANTES' BLOG <http://ibrdantes.blogspot.com/> Chicagoland is VERY dog friendly. About 15 minutes from ...
May 26 - Wood Dale

Greyhound - Sharon - Large - Senior - Female - Dog CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: Greyhound Size: Large Petfinder ID: 15533994 ADDITIONAL INFO: Pet has been spayed/neutered CONTACT: Great Lakes Greyhound of IN | WESTVILLE, IN | 219-926-1577 For additional information, reply to this ad or see: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15533994 Brought to you by Petfinder.com
May 26 - Westville

English Pointer - Hudson - Medium - Young - Male - Dog Check out Hudson's photos Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150173726271923.305182.101389461922> . How about a much needed update on Hudson. I just love this dog--he has learned to trust me and I-him and we are buds. Hudson was a sick little camper when he came in and now he is doing so well. All of his issues be it physical or emotional can most likely be attributed to being infected with Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain ...
May 26 - Wood Dale

Boxer - Rex - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog Please visit the website and fill out an online application and then come on out. The 'How to Adopt' page has directions, hours and adoption policies. We look forward to seeing you soon! Adoption Donation: $100 http://www.animalhouseshelter.com Phone: 847-961-5541 All dogs are neutered, heartworm tested, microchipped, given all vaccinations and on heartgard plus and frontline plus every month. This poor older guy was adopted out from us 6 years ago and ...
May 26 - Barrington

Silky Terrier - Jax - Small - Adult - Male - Dog They call me Jax but with flowing locks like mine, Im truly the Fabio of Save-A-Pet. Handsome may be my game, but like any eligible bachelor; I can be picky when it comes to finding the right person for me. Im looking to be your one and only pet in an one-person home. If this home sounds like yours, trust me, I will be the addition your family is looking for. Once youve gained my trust, Ill hop right up on your lap and lavish in your love. Calm and ...
May 26 - Grayslake

Catahoula Leopard Dog - Dakota - Large - Adult - Male - Dog Hi there humans. My name is Dakota. I am very sad, as I am homeless (kinda). There is this nice lady that lets me live at her house, but it is not the same as having my own home. I love to be very affectionate and get as much attention as possible. I had very little affection from the house I came from, so I love to get as much as possible to make up for the lost time. See I lived in the backyard locked in a small fenced in area with my ...
May 26 - Schaumburg

Labrador Retriever - Rodeo - Extra Large - Adult - Female - Dog Here is a tough question that no one has answered so far: Can you make me feel so special that you won’t mind having just one dog? This sounds pretty easy, right? After all, most people only want one dog, then why hasn’t anybody adopted me yet? Before being rescued by Save-A-Pet, my life was one of misery: living outside, chained, with little care and no loving. Not surprising that I wasn’t quite sure of what was happening when I first ...
May 26 - Grayslake

Corgi - Alfred - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog Cute little 6-year-old Alfred loves people and loves to play with his toys! We don't know why he's been overlooked because he's very affectionate and would make a great pet for the right person or family. He would do best as an only pet because he wants 100% of your love! He's only about 40 pounds and housebroken. Give us a call to meet Alfred, (219) 677-2961. CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: Corgi Size: Medium Petfinder ID: 13508799 ADDITIONAL INFO: Pet has ...
May 26 - Schererville

Beagle - Cosby - Medium - Young - Male - Dog Hi there. I'm Cosby. If you are a regular at this web site you are probably familiar with me. My mug shot has been here a long time. I need to be honest about why. First of all I'm a runner! I have a high prey drive and I must follow my nose. There are sooo many critters out there that are just running around and it's my job to track them. So far I have run 8 times. The only reason I have been caught is because I have a trailing leash that people step on ...
May 26 - Spring Grove

Giant Schnauzer - Cody Bear - Large - Adult - Male - Dog Planning to have kids resulted in Cody Bears family deciding to give him up. His family felt that he was sometimes protective of his rawhide bones and food and therefore would no longer work out when they would have kids. This giant Schnautzer mix has lived since puppyhood in the same home with two cats. He is also said to be good with dogs and is fully trained (sit, down, paw and stay). He is still like a huge puppy, jumping in excitement, ...
May 26 - Grayslake

Pit Bull Terrier - Sugar - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog The adoption fee for Sugar is $ 200.00 , which includes spay, heartworm test, vaccines, rabies vaccine, microchip and any other medical she would need while in our care. Sugar is a 6 year old Pit Bull mix. Sugar was released to us after spending over 3 years being a lab experiment. It is heartbreaking to know that this sweet little girl has never known what it is like to be part of a family, to be doted on and treated like a much ...
May 25 - Chicago

Rat Terrier - Kemp - Small - Adult - Male - Dog Need a personal bouncer? Don't laugh or make fun of me...I may be a small guy but I will make sure that no one comes uninvited...although don't tell anyone, I can sometimes be bribed with a few treats. I consider myself as a connoisseur of cool people and have no interest in hanging out with the others. My entourage also includes dogs as I love to tease them into chasing me. I’m quite active and even have my own version of fetch: a person throws the ...
May 25 - Grayslake

Shar Pei - Aurora - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog Aurora is waiting to charm you with her smile and to finally make history with some committed people. With a few wrinkles to prove that she probably already has gone through some hardship, she is still ecstatic to find herself at Save-A-Pet. Pretty calm until she knows she is going for a walk, she starts waltzing with her front paws, left, right, left, right. Once outside, she loves running in the play area and going for a long walk, and making sure ...
May 25 - Grayslake

Golden Retriever - *volunteers Needed - Small - Baby - Female PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE THIS DOG AT THE SHELTER!! WE DO NOT HAVE GOLDEN PUPS- but several mutts and other breeds that are needing loving homes and help from volunteers! We are in URGENT need of volunteers to help with the numerous animals that come thru our shelter. Volunteers need to be at least 14yrs old and have a strong passion for animals- we will teach you the rest. While there is much cleaning to help keep the animals clean and ...
May 25 - Kankakee

Pointer - Katie - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog Do you hear that? Katie does. With ears this adorable, it is hard for Katie not to be completely in tune with the world around her. While the people at Save-A-Pet work on her confidence every day, she can still be weary of new people and places. But once she feels comfortable, Katie becomes a whole different dog. Katie is made to be someone’s best friend. She would love nothing more than hanging tight by your side while walking like an all-star on ...
May 25 - Grayslake

Pit Bull Terrier - Konerko - Large - Adult - Male - Dog The adoption fee for Konerko is $200.00, which covers his neuter, shots, microchip, and any other medical while in our care. Konerko is a happy little guy despite the fact that he had such a rough start in life. He was never treated as a much loved member of a family. Konerko is about 5 & 1/2 years old. He is small for his age. Poor nutrition and malnourishment didn't allow him to grow to his potential thus far, but he is making up for ...
May 25 - Chicago

Pit Bull Terrier - Aj - Large - Adult - Male - Dog The adoption fee for AJ is $200.00, which includes; neuter, shots, microchipping, and any other medical he requires while in our care. AJ is a beautiful reddish/fawn boy with gorgeous green eyes! AJ is about 5 year old but small.....he had very poor nutrition and was quite malnourished. He is a bundle of energy and would require training when he gets in his new home. Update: Dec 3rd, 2008- AJ had surgery to repair his ruptured Cruciate. ...
May 25 - Chicago

American Staffordshire Terrier - Lex - Large - Adult - Male Can you please come and check on a dog? He is left outside all the time and his owner is drunk most of the time so he only gets fed if he remembers he has a dog. Our humane investigators immediately went out and sure enough, here was a young dog, tied outside, not quite sure if he was going to get the same treatment he got from the person that was supposed to take care of him. If this was all he had ever known, how could we blame him if he ...
May 25 - Grayslake