Snickerdoodle, Nolan, Brittany & More



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Want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Maybe it’s time to adopt a pet! During the coronavirus pandemic, animal shelters have dogs, cats and other kinds of pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.

Across Illinois, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — many of whom are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for your new companion is at A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, where Brittany the dog is waiting patiently, or another local shelter. 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.

If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up 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 Snickerdoodle, a Dachshund 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].



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  • Name: Snickerdoodle
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Treasured Animal Rescue Inc, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Dachshund
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “**Due to high volume in rescue adoptions Treasured Animal Rescue highly recommends and adoption application be completed – link below.**…” Learn more



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  • Name: Nolan
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie Collie Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “As a two-year-old, Nolan (a Sheltie/Collie mix) is over the awkward puppy stage and has all of his best years…” Learn more



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  • Name: Brittany
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
  • Description: “Brittany was born on 8/11/20.” Learn more
  • Name: Turk
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Turk, Gobbler and Sundra came to us on 11/5/20. They were found by a kind person who cared for them…” Learn more
  • Name: Gobbler
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Turk, Gobbler and Sundra came to us on 11/5/20. They were found by a kind person who cared for them…” Learn more
  • Name: Capricorn
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn and Gemini came to us from Fixin Ferals. They were born on 9/12/20. This lovely family of…” Learn more
  • Name: Aquarius
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn and Gemini came to us from Fixin Ferals. They were born on 9/12/20. This lovely family of…” Learn more
  • Name: Purrl
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Purrl came to us from Fixin Ferals. She was born about 1/21/19. Can you believe this petite little lady gave…” Learn more
  • Name: Aries
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn and Gemini came to us from Fixin Ferals. They were born on 9/12/20. This lovely family of…” Learn more
  • Name: Gemini
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: A Dot Do Dot Pt Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Aries, Aquarius, Capricorn and Gemini came to us from Fixin Ferals. They were born on 9/12/20. This lovely family of…” Learn more



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  • Name: Bella
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed
  • Description: “Info to come If you would like to meet or learn more about me, please call Naperville Area Humane Society…” Learn more



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  • Name: Chipmunk
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Info to come. If you would like to meet or learn more about me, please call Naperville Area Humane Society…” Learn more



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  • Name: Francesca
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Info to come. If you would like to meet or learn more about me, please call Naperville Area Humane Society…” Learn more



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  • Name: ADOPTED! Bridgerton (Foxmoor – Aurora)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Help Save Pets, 2258 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meet Bridgerton! (Kitty on the right in the second photo) Bridgerton is a handsome, friendly, shorthaired kitty born 1/22/20. He…” Learn more



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  • Name: ADOPTED! Hastings (Foxmoor – Aurora)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Help Save Pets, 2258 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meet Hastings! (kitty on the left in the photo) Hastings is a handsome, friendly, shorthaired kitty born 1/22/20. He came…” Learn more



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  • Name: Barry
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Welcome Barry to Wags 2 Wishes! Barry is a spunky 1 yr old Chi Mix. Barry around 17 lbs of…” Learn more



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  • Name: Buck~ new arrival
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, 23907 West Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Labrador Retriever Pug Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Welcome Buck to Wags 2 Wishes in Plainfield IL! Buck is a sweet and playful 6 yr old Pug /…” Learn more



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  • Name: Mossimo
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Players For Pits Nfp, P.O. Box 370, Warrenville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Mossimo is a spunky pittie mix who’s estimated to be about 4 years old and was found as a stray….” Learn more



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  • Name: Adoption Pending Archie (Oswego)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Help Save Pets, 1280 Route 34 (New facility!!), Oswego, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Long Hair Mix
  • Description: “Archie is a 1 year old male long-haired kitty looking for his forever home. He came to us from a…” Learn more



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  • Name: Fauna (Oswego)
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Help Save Pets, 1280 Route 34 (New facility!!), Oswego, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Meet Fauna, an older kitten born 4/6/20, Fauna came from a home who had too many kitties after caring for…” Learn more



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  • Name: Baabs
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Starfish Animal Rescue, Plainfield, Plainfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Hello everyone! My name is Baabs I’m an approximately 8 month 30 pound little lady. I love people! My pastimes…” Learn more



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  • Name: Mr. Squiggles
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Dupage County Animal Control, 120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Chinchilla
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  • Name: Canis
  • Species: Rabbit
  • Location: Dupage County Animal Control, 120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Lionhead
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  • Name: Bodhi
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Dupage County Animal Control, 120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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  • Name: Terremoto
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Curl Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Meet Terremoto! Terremoto is about 5 years old and just a big hunk! He is super sweet and playful. He…” Learn more



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  • Name: Diego
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Curl Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Meet Diego! Diego is about 4 years old and a super sweet friendly guy. He is well socialized and would…” Learn more



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  • Name: Duchess
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Duchess. Im a super sweet and friendly gal. I love people and love lots of attention. Im 4…” Learn more



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  • Name: Marley
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Marley. Im a sweet and shy guy. Sadly my owners died and no one in the family could…” Learn more



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  • Name: Crestwood
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi, I’m Crestwood! My human foster calls me Tommy Crestwood, or TC for short. I am about 8 months old….” Learn more



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  • Name: Cheetah
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Cheetah. Im a sweet and shy guy. I was found as a stray in the city of Chicago…” Learn more



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  • Name: M’Lynn
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids
  • Description: “Hi Im M Lynn. Im a sweet and sassy gal. I was rescued from a high kill shelter with my…” Learn more



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  • Name: Tie Dye
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Tie Dye. Im a super friendly and sweet. I love people and love chin rubs. I was found…” Learn more



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  • Name: Yoselyn
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Yoselyn. I came all the way tom Louisiana from a rescue partner desperately begging for help. Im super…” Learn more



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  • Name: Lux
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Russian Blue Domestic Short Hair Mix
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Lux. Im a sweet and shy guy. I am a Russian Blue mix and not hypoallergenic. I can…” Learn more



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  • Name: Peanut
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Peanuts. Im a super sweet guy who loves to cuddle and be wherever you are. I love people…” Learn more



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  • Name: Magsie
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: St Sophias Forgotten Felines, 525 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
  • Description: “Hi Im Magsie. Im a super sweet and friendly girl. I can be a little shy at first until I…” Learn more



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  • Name: Mina
  • Species: Cat
  • Location: Aurora Il Animal Care And Control, 600 S. River St., Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
  • Description: “Hello friends! My name is Mina and I am 4 1/2 years old. I am spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped! I…” Learn more



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  • Name: Baby & Chilita
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Aurora Il Animal Care And Control, 600 S. River St., Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Rottweiler
  • Description: “Hello there! We are Baby and Chilita and we are 9 and 8 years old respectively. Baby is Chilita’s mom…” Learn more



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  • Name: Rocky Road (Downers Grove)
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Help Save Pets, 941 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Catahoula Leopard Dog
  • Description: “PLEASE READ AS THE CLINICS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: . The clinics where our animals are housed are…” Learn more



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  • Name: Jordy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency, Romeoville, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Jordy! Jordy is guessed to be about 2 years old and weighs approximately 9 lbs. He was found as…” Learn more



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  • Name: Coco
  • Species: Guinea Pig
  • Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Downers Grove, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Abyssinian
  • Description: “Meet Coco who was returned by her owner as the grand kids were afraid of her. She is a sweet…” Learn more



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  • Name: Cherry
  • Species: Guinea Pig
  • Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Downers Grove, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Abyssinian
  • Description: “Meet Cherry and Blossom who were given up by their previous owners because they were going on vacation and had…” Learn more



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  • Name: Blossom
  • Species: Guinea Pig
  • Location: The Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue, Downers Grove, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Abyssinian
  • Description: “Meet Blossom and Cherry who were given up by their previous owners because they were going on vacation and had…” Learn more



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  • Name: Thor
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Black Mouth Cur Labrador Retriever Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Thor will be arriving in 2 weeks. Shelter staff report that he is a fun loving big fellow who loves…” Learn more



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  • Name: Clark
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: K9 Enrichment Initiative Inc, Plainfield, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Description: “Clark will be arriving this Saturday, 1/23. He is being scheduled for FHO surgery, in the meantime, he is looking…” Learn more



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  • Name: Tango
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rescued Rascals, Oswego, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Hound Mix
  • Good With: Dogs
  • Description: “Meet Tango! ?My name is Tango, I’m a sweet & adorable 5 year old hound mix. I weigh in at…” Learn more



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  • Name: Nova
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Beagle
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Nova is a 7 year beagle. The dog is good with other dogs and people. This dog is altered and…” Learn more



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  • Name: Shep
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Shepherd Saint Bernard Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Shep is a 2 year shepherd/St. Bernard mix. The dog is good with other dogs and people. This dog is…” Learn more



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  • Name: Xona
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie Pit Bull Terrier Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Xona is an 8 month border collie/pit mix. The dog is good with other dogs and people. This dog is…” Learn more



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  • Name: Yakko
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Yakko is a 2 year terrier mix. The dog is good with other dogs and people. This dog is altered…” Learn more



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  • Name: Dot
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Dot is a 1 year terrier mix. The dog is good with other dogs and people including kids. She is…” Learn more



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  • Name: Dixie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Dixie is a 1-2 year pit bull mix who is very sweet and obedient. She loves rolling in the snow,…” Learn more



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  • Name: Valerie
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Valerie is the sweetest girl! She will be turning 1 in February and the best present you could give her…” Learn more



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  • Name: Henry
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mountain Cur Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Henry is a 4 month shepherd/mountain cur mix. He is full of energy, so a home with a fenced yard…” Learn more



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  • Name: Missy
  • Species: Dog
  • Location: Rover Rescue, PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL
  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound Beagle Mix
  • Good With: Kids and dogs
  • Description: “Missy, a Hound/ Beagle mix, is 3 months old and weighs 15 lb. She is very energetic and easily jumps…” Learn more
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