If you're wanting to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in the Lincoln Square area for a pet to take home.
About 6.5 million pets are surrendered to animal shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses.
However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Lincoln Square area — are still waiting for their forever homes.
With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you're looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family.
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. If you’re a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you’ll need to list them through Petfinder . All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to [email protected] .
Rolo – Il
- Name: Rolo – Il
- Species: Cat
- Location: Great Lakes Bengal Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Bengal
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Chicago, IL 9 yr old male looking for a quiet home. Appears to be an F2 or F3. Would do…” Learn more
Hope
- Name: Hope
- Species: Dog
- Location: Friends Of Petraits, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Husky Beagle Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Hope is an 18-month-old, 56-pound, female Husky-mix who landed at Chicago Animal Care and Control as a pregnant stray in…” Learn more
Snugs
- Name: Snugs
- Species: Dog
- Location: Friends Of Petraits, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Golden Retriever
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Snugs is a goofy, happy, friendly, and fun, five-month-old, Golden Retriever-mix looking for a loving guardian. This incredibly sweet dog…” Learn more
Shark
- Name: Shark
- Species: Dog
- Location: Felines And Canines, 6379 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Shark? Male? 1 year He is loving and very playful dog. Gets along well with other dogs. He's good with…” Learn more
Pita
- Name: Pita
- Species: Dog
- Location: Felines And Canines, 6379 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Boxer German Shepherd Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Pita? Female Spayed 5 months 38 pounds Pita and Pumpernickel are the sweetest sisters! Their Mom is a German Shepherd…” Learn more
Anna
- Name: Anna
- Species: Dog
- Location: Felines And Canines, 6379 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hound
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Anna Female 4 months old 27lbs Anna is a super sweet hound-mix pup who loves to party! She's playful and…” Learn more
Nari
- Name: Nari
- Species: Dog
- Location: Felines And Canines, 6379 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Nari- 2 years old ?She’s a very good dog! And she doesn’t have any accidents in the house. We haven’t…” Learn more
Pumpernickel
- Name: Pumpernickel
- Species: Dog
- Location: Felines And Canines, 6379 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Boxer German Shepherd Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Pumpernickel Female Spayed 5 months 38 pounds Pita and Pumpernickel are the sweetest sisters! Their Mom is a German Shepherd…” Learn more
Jude (sweet!)
- Name: Jude (sweet!)
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pals Place, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “This exceptionally handsome face belongs to Jude, a 1.5- to 2-year-old, 40-pound male mixed breed looking for a forever family….” Learn more
Battersea
- Name: Battersea
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mini Rex
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Battersea was found as a stray in awful condition. After several weeks of loving care, his coat is clean and…” Learn more
Toulouse
- Name: Toulouse
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Palomino
- Description: “Toulouse is looking for a rabbit savvy person to give him his happily ever after! He is a gorgeous 2-year…” Learn more
Poppin
- Name: Poppin
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Rex
- Good With: Cats
- Learn more
Brownie Pop Tart
- Name: Brownie Pop Tart
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American
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Dash
- Name: Dash
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, English Lop
- Description: “Dash lost her home when her hooms became ill and could no longer care for her. She is roughly 5…” Learn more
Tomas
- Name: Tomas
- Species: Cat
- Location: Rescue Tails Animal Welfare, Lincolnwood, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Tomas is a charming loving 4 month kitten who will steal your heart!! He is a very social fella who…” Learn more
Stella
- Name: Stella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rescue Tails Animal Welfare, Lincolnwood, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Pug
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Stella Will Steal Your Heart and Charm The Pants Off of You! She is sweet and adorable, But before we…” Learn more
Wrinkles
- Name: Wrinkles
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Learn more
Beau
- Name: Beau
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hound Shepherd Mix
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Cesar
- Name: Cesar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
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Jet
- Name: Jet
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
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Clint Eastwood
- Name: Clint Eastwood
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
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Koda
- Name: Koda
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Gordon Setter Mixed Breed Mix
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Fern
- Name: Fern
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Fern, fern perfect girl! She knows her basic commands and is basically potty trained! Fern is VERY sweet. Not only…” Learn more
Alfonso
- Name: Alfonso
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Alfonso is a gorgeous enthusiastic boy! He’s pretty chatty, especially when he is away from his people but he settles…” Learn more
Sly
- Name: Sly
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Retriever Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Sly…that’s how he sneaks into your heart! This boy is the absolute definition of “don’t judge a book by its…” Learn more
Bailey
- Name: Bailey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Boston Terrier Cattle Dog Mix
- Description: “Like a phoenix from the ashes…she rises…ok that’s a little too fancy for our silly gal Phoenix! She’s a goofy…” Learn more
Russell
- Name: Russell
- Species: Dog
- Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Shepherd Mixed Breed Mix
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Fields
- Name: Fields
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Yellow Labrador Retriever Mix
- Description: “Fields is ready to find his forever home! Fields is an 9-month-old pup. He is very sweet and friendly. He…” Learn more
Evan
- Name: Evan
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Evan and his four siblings joined the SAYv Family from Arkansas. Evan is a very loving 45lbs, 10-month-old puppy who…” Learn more
Johnnie
- Name: Johnnie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Sayv Animal Organization, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Mixed Breed Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Johnnie and his four siblings joined the SAYv Family from Arkansas. Johnnie is a very loving 45lbs, 10-month-old puppy who…” Learn more
Elmers Glue
- Name: Elmers Glue
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Elmers Glue is very friendly and enjoys being around people. He likes physical touch and in particular likes to wrap…” Learn more
Mr FancyPants
- Name: Mr FancyPants
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Mr FancyPants is outgoing! He snuggles up to anyone he meets within seconds and doesn't shy away from new people….” Learn more
Callie
- Name: Callie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Callie is a quite, laidback sleepy gal. She will choose a nap over playtime but does love an occasional game…” Learn more
Keith & Vincent – We’re a bonded pair!
- Name: Keith & Vincent – We’re a bonded pair!
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Lionhead
- Description: “Keith and Vincent are two beautiful 5-month-old female Lionhead-mixes from the same litter who were born in OTAT’s care. Keith…” Learn more
Zeb
- Name: Zeb
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Zeb is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Snickers
- Name: Snickers
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Terrier
- Description: “Snickers is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Tonks
- Name: Tonks
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Tonks is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Aretha
- Name: Aretha
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Aretha will be at our Adoption Center as of Saturday, March 18th. Submit an application from our website and then…” Learn more
Annalise
- Name: Annalise
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Has not met any yet – possibly with proper introductions first! Cat sociability: Has not met any yet…” Learn more
TChalla
- Name: TChalla
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: T’Challa isn’t the biggest fan of dogs! Cat sociability: Likely with proper introductions first! Kid sociability: Yes, he…” Learn more
Jungle Jim
- Name: Jungle Jim
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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Riley
- Name: Riley
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Doberman Pinscher
- Description: “Riley is living in a foster home. Please submit an application and then set up a time to meet her….” Learn more
Sport
- Name: Sport
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Sport is not the biggest fan of dogs! Cat sociability: Yes, with proper introductions first! Kid sociability: Has…” Learn more
Crazy Bones
- Name: Crazy Bones
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Has not met any yet! Cat sociability: Yes, with proper introductions first! Kid sociability: Has not met any…” Learn more
Moana
- Name: Moana
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Moana would likely do fine in a home with dogs after proper introductions first! She gets along with…” Learn more
Gardenia & Violet – We’re a bonded pair!
- Name: Gardenia & Violet – We’re a bonded pair!
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Yes! They both absolutely love their foster parent’s large dog! Cat sociability: Gardenia and Violent are a bonded…” Learn more
Idaho
- Name: Idaho
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Idaho is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Beanie
- Name: Beanie
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Beanie lives with dogs in his foster home and is pretty indifferent to them, so he could likely…” Learn more
Auntie Anne
- Name: Auntie Anne
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Likely with proper introductions first! Auntie Anne’s foster has a dog who she hasn’t really interacted with yet,…” Learn more
Marla
- Name: Marla
- Species: Cat
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Dog sociability: Has not met any yet, but possibly less active dogs! Cat sociability: Has not met any yet, but…” Learn more
Lita
- Name: Lita
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed Pointer Mix
- Description: “Lita is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Moo
- Name: Moo
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Moo is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Divine
- Name: Divine
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Divine is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Beatrice
- Name: Beatrice
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed
- Description: “Beatrice is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
Donut
- Name: Donut
- Species: Dog
- Location: One Tail At A Time, Chicago, IL
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Donut is living in a foster home. Submit an application from our website and then make an appointment to meet…” Learn more
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