Dogs for adoption in Chicago, Illinois
5 dogs waiting near Chicago
Adoptable dogs near Chicago, Illinois. Filter by age, size, and household fit.
5 dogs are listed in and around Chicago right now, from 2 shelters and rescues across Cook County. The nearest larger group is Skokie, about 10 miles away, with 16 waiting.
Waiting longest
Listed since December 2025Shelby(REDUCED FEE!)
German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 9 Months
Chicago, IL
Listed since February 2026Skylar
German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) · 6 Years 11 Months
Chicago, IL
Listed since May 2026Colby
Boston Terrier / Beagle / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months
Chicago, IL
Listed since May 2026Swiss
Boston Terrier / Beagle / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months
Chicago, IL
4 dogs match your filters
Waiting 60 daysSwiss
Boston Terrier / Beagle / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months
Chicago, IL
Waiting 60 daysColby
Boston Terrier / Beagle / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months
Chicago, IL
Waiting 177 daysSkylar
German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) · 6 Years 11 Months
Chicago, IL
Waiting 211 daysShelby(REDUCED FEE!)
German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 9 Months
Chicago, IL
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