Want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the Grayslake community at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter or organization. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions.
There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home in Illinois — and many of them are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a new friend is at Wagging Hearts, where Africa the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. 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.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, meet Nutella, a Labrador Retriever mix up for adoption. 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 content@patch.com.
Name: Nutella
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Australian Shepherd Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Meet Nutella, an 8 week old female Lab Australian Shepherd mix. She loves to play and snuggle up for a…” Learn more
Name: Asia
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Asia is about 9 weeks old. He and his siblings were rescued from a high kill shelter in Kentucky and…” Learn more
Name: Africa
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “A 9 week old border collie mix, Africa is a wonderful puppy who enjoys playing with his siblings and then…” Learn more
Name: Laurel
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Hi there!! My name is Laurel and I am an 8 week old male Australian Shepherd mix puppy. I have…” Learn more
Name: Shane
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Husky Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Are you looking for a best friend? Shane is your guy! While he enjoys playing with the dogs in his…” Learn more
Name: Monroe
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Hi there!! My name is Monroe and I am an 8 week old male Australian Shepherd mix. I’m just hanging…” Learn more
Name: Hampton
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “My name is Hampton. I am about a 7 week old male Aussie mix and cannot wait to find my…” Learn more
Name: Ditka
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “My name is Ditka. I am about a 7 week old male Aussie mix and cannot wait to find my…” Learn more
Name: Australia
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Australia is a 9 week old border collie mix puppy who was rescued from a high kill shelter in Kentucky…” Learn more
Name: Sayers
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “My name is Sayers. I am about a 7 week old male Aussie mix and cannot wait to find my…” Learn more
Name: Halas
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Meet Halas, she is the only girl in the litter of 6. She is a beauty and a ton of…” Learn more
Name: Butler
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “My name is Butler. I am about a 7 week old male Aussie mix and cannot wait to find my…” Learn more
Name: Finn
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Finn is a 10 month to one year old Retriever mix. Sweet Finn was found on the side of the…” Learn more
Name: Europe
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Border Collie
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “A 9 week old border collie mix, Europe is a wonderful puppy who enjoys playing with her siblings and then…” Learn more
Name: Butkus
Species: Dog
Location: Wagging Hearts, Hainesville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “My name is Butkus. I am about a 7 week old male Aussie mix and cannot wait to find my…” Learn more
Name: Scarlett
Species: Dog
Location: Treasured Animal Rescue Inc, Round Lake Beach, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Retriever Shepherd Mix
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Hello, my name is Scarlett, like that movie, “Gone with the Wind” You see, I am named Scarlett because I…” Learn more
Name: Narek
Species: Dog
Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Puppies are always so cute and everyone wants them but not everyone has the time and commitment to them. So…” Learn more
Name: Misty Blue
Species: Dog
Location: Save A Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
Description: “OK, so what I’m hearing impaired but this doesn’t mean that I’m any different than other dogs. I love to…” Learn more
Name: Bella
Species: Dog
Location: Ruff Luck Dog Rescue, Libertyville, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, German Shorthaired Pointer
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Bella is 9.5 yrs old and 56 lbs. She is a German Short-haired Pointer. Her owner has fallen ill and…” Learn more
Name: Oreo
Species: Dog
Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, 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: Gumball
Species: Dog
Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “This dog is a recent arrival to REACH Rescue. Please check back for more information as their foster family gets…” Learn more
Name: Milo
Species: Dog
Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, 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: Pierre
Species: Dog
Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Pierre is a sweet 9-month-old puppy that still needs more training but with patience (and warmer weather) he should achieve…” Learn more
Name: Charlie
Species: Dog
Location: Reach Rescue Inc, 372 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, 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: Elijah
Species: Dog
Location: All Herding Breed Dog Rescue, Wauconda, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Australian Shepherd
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Elijah is an 18 mon. Male, 55# Aussie. He still has some filling out to do. House trained. Loves other…” Learn more
Name: Popeye
Species: Dog
Location: K9s4u Dog Rescue, PO BOX 751, Island Lake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Basset Hound
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “My name is Popeye! I’m a 9 month old Bassett hound mix! I’m a sweet and affectionate boy who gets…” Learn more
Name: Oso
Species: Dog
Location: Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc, Island Lake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Cane Corso
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “**Courtesy Post** Oso is a handsome, young 9 month old, eager to learn mastiff. He is a beautiful rich black…” Learn more
Name: Ruby
Species: Dog
Location: Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc, Island Lake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American Bulldog Boxer Mix
Description: “**Courtesy post for Indiana Angola Animal Shelter** Ruby is a gorgeous girl with unique coloring, a dark black/brown with golden…” Learn more
Name: Dewey
Species: Dog
Location: Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc, Island Lake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “**Courtesy Post for Players for Pits** Dewey is a handsome fawn colored bully mix. This boy is full of energy,…” Learn more
Name: Leo
Species: Dog
Location: Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc, Island Lake, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Dogs
Description: “**Courtesy Post for Reach Rescue** Leo is a 4 1/2-5 year old, male, Lab mix. He is tall for his…” Learn more
Name: Sugar
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “This sweet little 8 month old girl is looking for her forever home. She has the prettiest marking and a…” Learn more
Name: Baby
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Sweet and petite Baby. This little darlin’ is about 7/8 months old and was rescued in the local area. She…” Learn more
Name: Katara
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siamese
Description: “Katara came to us from another shelter that we partner with to find homes for homeless kitties. Unfortunately after many…” Learn more
Name: Dahlia
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Dahlia is an opinionate little girl and decides who she wants to be friend with (sounds like a typical kitty).Once…” Learn more
Name: Jet
Species: Dog
Location: Baark Dog Rescue, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Jet!! He and his brothers and sister are on an adventure to find their forever homes. The pups were…” Learn more
Name: Juno
Species: Dog
Location: Baark Dog Rescue, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Juno!! Juno and his brothers and sister are on an adventure to find their forever homes. The pups were…” Learn more
Name: Jake
Species: Dog
Location: Baark Dog Rescue, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Jake!! Jake and his brothers and sister are on an adventure to find their forever homes. The pups were…” Learn more
Name: Jasmine
Species: Dog
Location: Baark Dog Rescue, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Dogs
Description: “Meet Jasmine! Jasmine and her brothers are on an adventure to find their forever homes. The pups were born on…” Learn more
Name: Kanga
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Kanga is friendly boy who’s happens to be eight years old but age doesn’t mean anything to him. He’s super…” Learn more
Name: Floyd
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Who wants a belly rub? Floyd wants a belly rub! As a matter of fact, when he’s happy and content…” Learn more
Name: Violet
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Violet and her littermates were abandoned in a bush when they were ohnly 3 weeks old. From the moment the…” Learn more
Name: Daisy
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Daisy and her littermates have been ina wonderful foster home and now she’s ready for you. Her foster mom said…” Learn more
Name: Frank
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Description: “Frank is just about the friendliest cat you will ever meet. If you’ve got a lap, he’s more than happy…” Learn more
Name: Coal
Species: Cat
Location: Fur Keeps Animal Rescue Inc, Barrington Hills, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
Description: “Well you know how Coal got his name – it’s the beautiful black and long haired fur coat. Coat is…” Learn more
Name: Lara
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
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Name: Atari
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Australian Shepherd Mix
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Name: Lug
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
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Name: Teddie
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: Cesar
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
Description: “Cesar is super affectionate and snuggly. He loves to give doggy hugs and doggy kisses and will put his front…” Learn more
Name: Ace
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “I’m chilling in a foster home currently. To inquire about me or to arrange a meeting, please email fosterdogadopt@orphansofthestorm.org I’m…” Learn more
Name: Cupid
Species: Cat
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Name: Lincoln
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: “Lincoln came to OOTS needing knee surgery and we are so happy to provide him the medical care he needs….” Learn more
Name: Harry
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Bulldog
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Name: Phillip
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
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Name: Nano
Species: Dog
Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Australian Shepherd Mix
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