Dogs for Adoption near Crete, Illinois, USA,
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Female Cavalier up for adoption
Date listed: 02/22/2026
Cavalier
Breed:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cavalier
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
WATERTOWN, WI, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 132.8 mi from Crete
White female cavalier looking for her forever home. Plays well with other dogs and children.
5 months old NOT AKC registered.
Dewormed and first round of shots given.
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CREATE A WANTED ADPuppy - Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Puppy
Breed:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Puppy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed. Puppy is an English Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is looking for an active family seeking a fun dog that likes to play fetch, swim,...
Doula - American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Doula
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Doula
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Doula is currently being fostered by the Founder of Dogs Are Deserving Rescue. Doula is the perfect houseguest as...
Raphael - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Raphael
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Raphael
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Raphael, a sweet dog who has made remarkable progress with his trainer, is now ready to find his forever home. He loves all...
Banderita - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Banderita
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Banderita
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Banderita is a super playful and very happy dog. There is not a mean bone in her body. She gets along well with my other rescue...
Nerida - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Nerida
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Nerida
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). If you are interested in Nerida please fill out an adoption application at: .dogsaredeservingrescue/adopt
Menna - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Menna
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Menna
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (long coat). If you are interested in Menna please fill out an adoption application at: .dogsaredeservingrescue/adopt
Panda - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Panda
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Panda
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Panda is the sweetest girl who has never met a stranger! She is excited to go on walks or play with toys, but also wants to curl...
Senor Piggie - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Senor Piggie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Senor Piggie
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Senor Piggie is the sweetest dog! He is very quiet and rarely barks. He loves to cuddle and run around outside. He is not sure...
Reese - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Reese
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Reese
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). If you are interested in Reese please fill out an adoption application at: .dogsaredeservingrescue/adopt
Romeo - Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Romeo
Breed:
Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Romeo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). Romeo is a typical puppy... Loves playing & taking naps He lives with small and big dogs & a cat
If you are...
Hawaiian Tropic - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Hawaiian Tropic
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hawaiian Tropic
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hawaiian Tropic is a sweet, loving dog who would be great with a family. She likes kids and gets along with other dogs....
Dexter - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Dexter
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dexter
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Dexter is the definition of a dingus. A goofy staffy mix who just wants cuddles, a fluffy bed, a bone and to cruise around the neighborhood. ...
Bergamot Orange - Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Bergamot Orange
Breed:
Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bergamot Orange
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). Bergie is a tiny, soft-hearted shadow who is happiest right by your side. At just under nine pounds, she’s the perfect companion...
Hulk - Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Hulk
Breed:
Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hulk
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). If you are interested in Hulk please fill out an adoption application at: .dogsaredeservingrescue/adopt
Lucy - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Lucy
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lucy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Affectionate,silly, and a bit skiddish. Lucy has tons of love to give and once she gets comfortable is a total snuggle buddy....
Everest - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Everest
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Everest
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Everest is a sweet, affectionate pup who loves being close to his favorite people — he’ll happily be your...
Duke - Mastiff / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Duke
Breed:
Mastiff-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Duke
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Mastiff / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Duke! A two year old Mastiff mix that is looking for his forever family. In the home he is house broken, crate trained, and loves to...
Dugan - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Dugan
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dugan
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). If you are interested in Dugan please fill out an adoption application at: .dogsaredeservingrescue/adopt
Radar - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Radar
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Radar
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Radar is a very snuggly, affectionate dog. He is still very much a puppy and will enjoy as much playtime as you can give him,...
Gramps - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
Gramps
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Gramps
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Sweetest dog!! Cuddly and gentle. Good with kids. Doesn’t mind cats. Will bark at dogs on other side of fence when in...
Blue - Beagle (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
Blue
Breed:
Beagle
For Adoption
Nickname:
Blue
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Beagle (short coat). Blue and Skeeter are wonderful eager to please velcro dogs. They would love nothing more than to spend the day curled up next to you or out...
Skeeter - Beagle (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
Skeeter
Breed:
Beagle
For Adoption
Nickname:
Skeeter
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Beagle (short coat). Blue and Skeeter are wonderful eager to please velcro dogs. They would love nothing more than to spend the day curled up next to you or out...
Tic Tac - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
Tic Tac
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tic Tac
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. If you are interested in Tic Tac please fill out an adoption application at: .dogsaredeservingrescue/adopt
Junior - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Junior
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Junior
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Junior is a short, stout, big-headed goofball with a heart just as big. Junior’s story started on the street, where he...
Bryce - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Bryce
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bryce
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Bryce just turned a year and is still very fun and goofy. He is the sweetest dog and wants to be attached at the hip while at...
Callum - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Callum
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Callum
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Crete, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Callum is a lover boy! He loves to be by your side and will follow you around the house. He melts into you while sitting close....
Snickers - Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Snickers
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Snickers
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 13.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 150. Meet Snickers!
Snickers is a Shepherd/Terrier mix with a big personality and even bigger energy! This...
Ash - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Ash
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ash
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 13.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 350. Hi, I’m Ash, and I’d really love to tell you my story.
I’m a hound mix, about...
Sage - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Sage
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Sage
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.2 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Meet Sage!
Sage is a gentle German Shepherd boy born at the end of April who is looking for a very...
Pfifer - Border Collie Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Pfifer
Breed:
Border Collie
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pfifer
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Border Collie.
Amos - German Shepherd Dog / Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Amos
Breed:
Gerberian Shepsky
For Adoption
Nickname:
Amos
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Husky / Mixed. super friendly guy he currently lives with three children. Two of the children are special needs. He does wonderful with them. He...
Conner - Tibetan Mastiff Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Conner
Breed:
Tibetan Mastiff
For Adoption
Nickname:
Conner
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Tibetan Mastiff.
Lilly - Boxer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Lilly
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lilly
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Boxer / Mixed. Lily is a gentle puppy who loves to be pet and follo you around. She is a gentle girl. We are working on potty trainin. They go out every couple of hours...
Princess - Husky Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Princess
Breed:
Siberian Husky
For Adoption
Nickname:
Princess
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Husky.
Bellamy - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
Bellamy
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bellamy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog.
Zane - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
Zane
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zane
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed.
Emmila - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
Emmila
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Emmila
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Emma the German Shepherd had 1 puppy in the shelter. Emilia is now 5 weeks old and will be ready for adoption at 8 weeks.
Buddy - Boxer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
Buddy
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Buddy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Boxer / Mixed. Bubba is a calm, easygoing senior who truly enjoys the simple things in life—long walks, peaceful naps, and being by your side. He hardly ever...
Emma - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
Emma
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
Emma
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog. update: foster said Emma has prior onei training. She knows several commands and is good in the house.
Emma is a smart girl who is potty trained...
Daisy - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
Daisy
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
Daisy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Daisy is 10 months old. Loves everyone she meets and good with dogs. She is a plush gsd who loves the snow and going anywhere her person goes....
Drake - Chihuahua / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/14/2026
Drake
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Drake
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed. Drake is a shy guy But when he decompresses and comes out of his shell he loves to be pet and sit on your lap. He won't do good in a home with men...
Alvin - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Alvin
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Alvin
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Alvin is great with all sizes of dogs and people.
Mina - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/01/2026
Mina
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mina
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Meet this precious one-year-old girl, a gentle, tender-hearted pup who's still learning what it is to be a dog. She's still curious and...
Holly - Boxer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Holly
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Holly
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Kankakee, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.0 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Boxer / Mixed.
Barrett - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Barrett
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Barrett
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 150. Meet Barrett, a handsome 5-year-old German Shepherd weighing in at 82 lbs. This loyal boy is fully...
Bo - Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Bo
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 100. SENIORS FOR SENIORS!
Adoption fee is just $100 for adopters 55 and older
Bo is an 9-10-year-old Chihuahua who...
Scout - Collie / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Scout
Breed:
Collie-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Scout
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Collie / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 450. Meet this sweet seven-month-old rescue pup, Scout, who is ready to find a forever home. Currently in foster care, he...
Flo - American Foxhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Flo
Breed:
American Foxhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Flo
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: American Foxhound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 150. THE HEART OF A SWEETHEART Flo is the ultimate “people dog.” Originally rescued from...
Gabriel - FOSTER NEEDED URGENTLY!!! - Brittany / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Gabriel - FOSTER NEE...
Breed:
Brittany-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Gabriel - FOSTER NEE...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plainfield, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.7 mi from Crete
Dog Breed: Brittany / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 350. LOOKING FOR AN ADOPTER OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT FOR GABRIEL.
Gabriel is a 46# spaniel mix who is approximately 6-8 yrs...