Buffalo Grove Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Adirah, Klaus, Strudel & More

Looking to add to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, facilities in the Buffalo Grove area have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home throughout Illinois — and many of them are located near you. In the search for a new companion, consider starting at a local shelter like Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, where Lotus the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, you might like Adirah, an Australian Shepherd up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

  • Name: Adirah
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
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  • Name: Klaus
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “I’m a playful young guy who loves to party! I’m a playgroup regular and get along with many dogs at…” Learn more

  • Name: Strudel
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Toaster
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Lotus
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
  • Description: “Are you looking for an active girl to keep you on your toes? I have lots of energy and although…” Learn more

  • Name: Lillian
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Sig
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Have you ever seen better ears than mine? I’m a higher energy pup who is just looking to have all…” Learn more

  • Name: Hoss
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mountain Cur
  • Description: “My friends at my last shelter told me I am a good boy, even if I don’t like cats. But…” Learn more

  • Name: Ruthie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Hound Mix
  • Description: “I’m a spunky girl who just wants to play and give love.” Learn more

  • Name: Edgar
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Shepherd
  • Description: “I’m just a sweet older southern gentleman looking to find a cozy bed to rest my head. I like to…” Learn more

  • Name: Vivian
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer
  • Description: “I am a beautiful girl who turns heads. My personality is equally as wonderful – come hang out and see…” Learn more

  • Name: Jestle
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Description: “If you’re looking for low key and laid back than I am the pup for you!” Learn more

  • Name: Mr Bear
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mountain Cur
  • Description: “I just arrived here at Orphans and my new friends are still getting to know me!” Learn more

  • Name: Quentin
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
  • Description: “Are you looking for a sweet pup to wiggle their way into your heart? Then I’m your guy. I love…” Learn more

  • Name: Angelica
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
  • Description: “I’ve got the beautiful eyes, the cute ears, and the tiny little socks on my toes. What more could you…” Learn more

  • Name: Coal
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever
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  • Name: Sawyer
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd
  • Description: “Sawyer is a dog on the move! He loves to play and wants a family that will be active with…” Learn more

  • Name: Touka
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Tina
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Perdy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Bombshell Bullies Pit Bull Rescue, P.O. Box 5122, Vernon Hills, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Description: “Perdy is a pocket sized pit bull who weighs all but 38lbs! Shes a active dog who just wants to…” Learn more

  • Name: Teela
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Bombshell Bullies Pit Bull Rescue, P.O. Box 5122, Vernon Hills, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Teela is a Tennessee girl at heart! She was found running loose in bad shape in the land of the…” Learn more

  • Name: Kobu
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Boxer
  • Description: “This dog is a new arrival to REACH Rescue. Check back for more information as their foster family gets to…” Learn more

  • Name: Willow
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie Husky Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Miss Willow is a fluffy fun goof ball! She loves playing a good game of tug of war with her…” Learn more

  • Name: Tess
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Description: “This dog is a new arrival to REACH Rescue. Check back for more information as their foster family gets to…” Learn more

  • Name: Toffee
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Second City Canine Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
  • Description: “UPDATE as of Jan 29th: Because of considerable interest in this dog, we are no longer accepting new applications. Puppy…” Learn more

  • Name: oakley
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Oakley is 4 months old and a fox fire red labrador He is great with kids knows basic commands and…” Learn more

  • Name: Georgee
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Dachshund German Shepherd Dog Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Georgee is an unusual mix however that is what we were told He has a longer body shorter legs and…” Learn more

  • Name: Annie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “This 9 week old puppy is happy and sweet Her and her sisters are on the calmer side” Learn more

  • Name: Levy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Levy is a smaller boy very sweet well behaved potty trained and loves his foster dogs” Learn more

  • Name: Ottoman
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Ottoman is 9 weeks old and a 9 week old puppy His mom is a labrador mix on the smaller…” Learn more

  • Name: Hawk
  • Spec
    ies:
    Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Hawk is under a year old. He walks well on the leash. He loves to spend time lounging on his…” Learn more

  • Name: nikolaus
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Dachshund Basset Hound Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “This sweet puppy is 9 weeks and very playful ,sweet and eager to find his permanent home” Learn more

  • Name: ronie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Siberian Husky Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “This boy is on the smaller side He comes from a Humane Society that rescued many breeds doodles moskies ausski…” Learn more

  • Name: Cornbread
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Everyone loves Cornbread! And you will too! Cornbread is a beautiful kitten who cannot wait to find her purrfect home!…” Learn more

  • Name: Holly
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Holly is the sweetest of peas! She loves attention from her bonded sister Heather, and her human foster meowmy. She…” Learn more

  • Name: Stella
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Gorgeous Stella and her sister Stumpy are the complete kitten package! This duo is truly bonded and love to do…” Learn more

  • Name: Heather
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Dogs and cats
  • Description: “Heather is a playful, curious little nugget, who can’t wait to be adopted with her bonded sister Holly! She gets…” Learn more

  • Name: Maple
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Beautiful Maple will steal your heart! This playful girl was originally feral and trapped as part of a TNR program,…” Learn more

  • Name: Luna
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Looking for an eLearning or Work From Home companion? Meet Luna! This petite calico girl is a social butterfly who…” Learn more

  • Name: McCoy
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Meet McCoy and his bonded brother Mack! These two handsome dudes cant wait to find their forever home together! McCoy…” Learn more

  • Name: Mack
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Meet Mack and his bonded brother McCoy! These two handsome dudes cant wait to
    find their forever home together! Mack…” Learn more

  • Name: Max
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Max, the gentle alpha male! Max is ‘Captain Courageous’! He’s in foster care with 4 other kittens and he’s the…” Learn more

  • Name: Molly
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Forever Fortunate Felines, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Molly is a super adorable, playful kitten! Molly has distinctive black lips that off set her blue-ish eyes. Molly also…” Learn more

  • Name: Marcel
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Fortunate Pooches And Lab Rescue, Palatine, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hound
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Marcel is 9-10 weeks and his mom is a hound mix short legs big ears tri colored He is very…” Learn more

  • Name: Chloe
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Abby
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Pecan Sandie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Windmill
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Justice Remix
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Buckhorn
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Amund
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Freyah
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Annika
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Umberto
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more

  • Name: Gracie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Learn more