Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Evanston, IL: 30 Dogs Good with Children

BIO
Hello! My name is Aiden. I am currently being treated for heartworm. My heartworm treatment will be completed, and I can go home with my family the middle of December 2026. I am housetrained. I am not crate trained. I have been fine when left unsupervised. When meeting strangers I go right up to them without barking and enjoy getting pet. I have been friendly to everyone I meet.I have met other dogs; however, I prefer female dogs about the same size as me. I really love to play with the female dog here at my foster home. I have not met any cats, so I do not know how I feel about them. I don’t really care about toys. I like going for car rides. I walk well on a leash with no reactivity. I know a few commands, but maybe you could teach me more. I love being brushed. Look how handsome I am.I would like to find a home with someone active. Someone who likes hiking and going on adventures. We could go to some obedience classes where I could learn lots of things. I can be an only dog. It would be nice to find a friend and have some play dates to help keep up my social skills since I do enjoy running around and playing. Do you know anyone with a female dog who would like to play with me?
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For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.

This weather is perfect for a campfire! What goes better with a campfire besides Marshmallow, Chocolate, and Graham Cracker? These sweet babies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Marshmallow was found in a notorious area in Kentucky for dumping dogs. She was left to fend for her own and because of that is in need of a few extra meals and some TLC. She is approximately 9-10wks old and weighs 15 lbs.

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

**Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent.

This weather is perfect for a campfire! What goes better with a campfire besides Marshmallow, Chocolate, and Graham Cracker? These sweet babies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Chocolate is a 4.5 month old cutie who weighs in at 31lbs. She is a friendly girl with both humans and other dogs!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

**Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent.

This weather is perfect for a campfire! What goes better with a campfire besides Marshmallow, Chocolate, and Graham Cracker? These sweet babies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Graham Cracker is a 4.5 month old cutie who weighs in at 33lbs. She is a friendly girl with both humans and other dogs!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

**Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent.

Scout OS is approximately 12 wks old. Good with other dogs. Scout has done some basic training and would excel even further with more professional obedience training.

We are still learning about Scout OS so please check back for a foster update.

We recommend training for all our dogs!

**Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent.

Meet Maeve! This adorable 6-month-old Aussiedoodle mix is a happy, friendly, and playful girl with a scruffy little look that makes her oh-so-cute! Maeve is full of puppy energy, curiosity, and love. She enjoys playing with toys, romping around with other dogs, going for walks (she walks beautifully on a leash!), and tagging along for car rides. Most of all, she loves being with her people and will happily follow you around all day.Maeve is good with children and other dogs. She is a smart girl who listens well and adapts quickly to new routines. She is spayed and currently working on her potty and crate training.

While berry season may be over - we still have a few sweet berries for you! Cranberry, Boysenberry, Huckleberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry are just waiting for you to "pick" them! They are a mix of sweet, tart, and fluff!

These adorable kids are approximately 8wks and range from 3-4lbs. Due to their small stature and herding tendencies if there are any children in the home they should be 8+ and dog savvy. The "Berries" are all dog friendly and love people!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

While berry season may be over - we still have a few sweet berries for you! Cranberry, Boysenberry, Huckleberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry are just waiting for you to "pick" them! They are a mix of sweet, tart, and fluff!

These adorable kids are approximately 8wks and range from 3-4lbs. Due to their small stature and herding tendencies if there are any children in the home they should be 8+ and dog savvy. The "Berries" are all dog friendly and love people!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

While berry season may be over - we still have a few sweet berries for you! Cranberry, Boysenberry, Huckleberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry are just waiting for you to "pick" them! They are a mix of sweet, tart, and fluff!

These adorable kids are approximately 8wks and range from 3-4lbs. Due to their small stature and herding tendencies if there are any children in the home they should be 8+ and dog savvy. The "Berries" are all dog friendly and love people!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

While berry season may be over - we still have a few sweet berries for you! Cranberry, Boysenberry, Huckleberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry are just waiting for you to "pick" them! They are a mix of sweet, tart, and fluff!

These adorable kids are approximately 8wks and range from 3-4lbs. Due to their small stature and herding tendencies if there are any children in the home they should be 8+ and dog savvy. The "Berries" are all dog friendly and love people!

Huckleberry can be a bit shy, so another dog in the home would help her gain confidence.

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

While berry season may be over - we still have a few sweet berries for you! Cranberry, Boysenberry, Huckleberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry are just waiting for you to "pick" them! They are a mix of sweet, tart, and fluff!

These adorable kids are approximately 8wks and range from 3-4lbs. Due to their small stature and herding tendencies if there are any children in the home they should be 8+ and dog savvy. The "Berries" are all dog friendly and love people!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

While berry season may be over - we still have a few sweet berries for you! Cranberry, Boysenberry, Huckleberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, and Blackberry are just waiting for you to "pick" them! They are a mix of sweet, tart, and fluff!

These adorable kids are approximately 8wks and range from 3-4lbs. Due to their small stature and herding tendencies if there are any children in the home they should be 8+ and dog savvy. The "Berries" are all dog friendly and love people!

More information once they settle into foster care - please check back!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

The "Birds of Prey" litter of pups are so adorable we can't decide which is cuter!

All have the most expressive eyes they are sure to 'prey' on everyone's hearts!

Hawk is approximately 8 weeks old and weighs 10 lbs. She is happy to swoop in and steal your heart! The only girl of the group she loves playing with her siblings and is such a sweet gentle girl you won't be able to resist her!

Please check back for a foster home update once she settles into foster care.

We recommend training for all our dogs!

**Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent.

The "Sense and Sensibility" litter of pups are strolling the English countryside just looking for their match!

Each has their own distinct touch of red either painted on the ears, or face which breaks up their all cream coats! S
ince they are still learning their manners they are working on jumping and mouthing in their foster home. With continued consistent training they will pick it up in no time!

The "Sense and Sensibility" litter of pups are strolling the English countryside just looking for their match!

Each has their own distinct touch of red either painted on the ears, or face which breaks up their all cream coats! S
ince they are still learning their manners they are working on jumping and mouthing in their foster home. With continued consistent training they will pick it up in no time!

The "Sense and Sensibility" litter of pups are strolling the English countryside just looking for their match!

Each has their own distinct touch of red either painted on the ears, or face which breaks up their all cream coats! S
ince they are still learning their manners they are working on jumping and mouthing in their foster home. With continued consistent training they will pick it up in no time!

Edward is approximately 10-12 weeks old and weighs approx. 11lbs. He is outgoing and has never met a stranger! He loves playing with his siblings and loves tug toys! Like any

The "Sense and Sensibility" litter of pups are strolling the English countryside just looking for their match!

Each has their own distinct touch of red either painted on the ears, or face which breaks up their all cream coats! S
ince they are still learning their manners they are working on jumping and mouthing in their foster home. With continued consistent training they will pick it up in no time!

Willoughby is approximately 10-12 weeks old and weighs approx. 8lbs. He loves to give kisses and enjoys the company of other pups. Like any

puppy this scruffy fella is in need of

BIO
Hello! My name is Dolly. I will be ready for adoption December 2026, when my heartworm treatment is complete. I am house trained and crate trained. Since I am still so young it is best to keep me on a schedule and crate me when you cannot supervise me. When visitors come to the house, I am calm and well behaved. I do not bark at them. I am slow to warm up to strangers, but I am sweet and affectionate with my family. I have met dogs of different sizes and ages. I have done very well with them. I like to play and run around with other dogs that are my size. I saw a cat and I did not like it. I like playing with stuffed dog toys and chew toys. I like bringing them into my crate along with anything else I find. I know how to play fetch and tug. I walk well on a leash. I am not reactive. I am learning commands. I behave well at the vets and the groomer said I was a good girl. I like staying clean anyway.I would thrive in a household with a lot of love and attention; a schedule suits me best. A resident canine companion about my size to play and run around with. An appropriate fence height is an absolute must; I am very athletic. I would like lots of walks, playtime outside and fun activities. Maybe some training classes, nose work or agility. If you’re looking for a very happy, affectionate girl, here I am.
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For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.

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Hello! My name is Grady. I am housetrained and crate trained. I should be crated when you cannot supervise me, although I will take a nap with my buddy or chew on my chew toys. I will bark when strangers come to the house. When you tell me quiet, I stop and will approach them if they wait and give me a chance. I have met dogs of different sizes and ages. I have done very well with them. I like to play and run around with other dogs once we become friends. I met a cat once and I didn’t really like it. I do have a strong prey drive. I like playing with chew toys and playing tug. Rope toys are my favorite. I like going for car rides. I’ve done a lot of traveling with my buddy and we were very good. I walk well on a leash with no reactivity. I’ve learned several commands. I behave well for grooming and at the vet’s office.I would like to find a home with a patient family that will give me a chance to adjust and trust them. I don’t like loud or fast, sudden movements. A home with a confident resident canine companion with a fenced yard would be great. We could go for walks and on adventures. Someone who will continue to teach me in a fun and positive way so I become the best boy I can be.
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Hello! My name is Seamus. I had a broken leg and now I am doing very well. The vet said I will have no lingering issues. I will be ready for adoption at the end of October 2026. I am house trained and crate trained. Since I am still young it is best to crate me when you cannot supervise me. When visitors come to the house, I am so happy. I love meeting new people. I am incredibly affectionate. I love to give kisses, snuggle and be close to you.I have met a lot of other dogs, and I am always friendly when greeting them. I am usually looking for a playmate, and I understand when another dog does not want to play, so I just move on. I have met cats and do well with them too. I love playing with chew toys, squeaky toys and stuffies. I know how to play fetch and tug. I like going for car rides. I walk well on a leash. I am learning commands.I would like to find an active home with lots of fun activities and a yard to run around in. A family with children and other dogs for me to play with. Someone that can continue teaching me to be the best boy I can be. I know how to settle down and be a good boy too. I am a happy boy always wagging my tail. If you’re looking for a great dog, look no further, here I am!
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For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.

Lilee is an absolute doll and definitely a foster favorite! She is a young girl that hasn't met a person she doesn't like! She will love being your bestie and always up for belly rubs, pets, scratches and happy to accept all you can give!

She is estimated to be about a year old and weighs approximately 11-12lbs!

Kids should be older (no toddlers) and Chihuahua personality 'savvy'!

Check back soon for more information as she gets settled into her foster home!

We recommend training for all our dogs!

**Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent.

BIO
Hello! My name is Yukon. You can call me Yuki if you like. I am house trained and crate trained. I should be crated when you cannot supervise me. I am still learning. I am very good in my crate. I even share my crate with my cat friend. I have just completed heartworm treatment, and I am ready to find my family. I love meeting people and getting all the attention and petting I can. I love being close to my people. I am not shy so I will snuggle up to you for some cuddling.I have met other dogs of different sizes, and I am always friendly when greeting them. I live with a young female dog here at my foster home and we play together and run around the backyard. I also live with cats and do very well with them. I am learning commands. I walk well on a leash. I do pull a little if I see a squirrel but, hey, who doesn’t. I like playing with toys, especially my Starmark ball and chew toys. I know how to play fetch. I am good in the car. I would like to find a home with a fenced yard; I absolutely love to run around. A home with a young playful female dog would be best. An active family that likes to go places, hiking and exploring. Someone who will continue teaching me how to become the best boy I can be. Could that be you?
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For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.

Halo must have a guardian angel. This young, sweet German Shepherd mix was rescued from euthanasia in the absolute nick of time, and he is determined to make the most of his second chance! He is currently living in a fun foster home where he is thriving alongside kids and other dogs. Halo is a total social butterfly who absolutely loves meeting new people, balancing his playful energy with a deeply snuggly side. He walks beautifully on a leash and is happily learning what it truly feels like to be part of a loving family. Halo is officially ready to find his forever home—can you put a "woof" over his head?_________________________________________________________________________Adoption Donation for Halo is $ 525.00WANT TO MEET HaloThe first step would be for you to go to our website at www.aear.org and then to the “Adopting a Pet” page to read about our Adoption Process which will answer many of your questions and then to fill out an Adoption Application.Also, please visit our very active Facebook Page for updates on Halo and our other adoptable pets with AEAR - www.facebook.com/aear.org

Meet Farley! This cute little Cocker Spaniel/Terrier mix is a playful, affectionate, and curious puppy who is ready to find his forever family!Farley loves playing with toys, romping around the yard, enjoying yummy treats, taking long puppy naps, and snuggling with his favorite people. He is paper-trained and doing great learning to potty outside, is crate-trained, and gets along with other dogs and children!Farley is looking for a loving home with active people who are ready for all the fun (and learning!) that comes with puppyhood. He'll need a family willing to work on basic puppy training, give him plenty of opportunities to play and exercise, and, of course, provide a comfy bed for those all-important puppy snoozes.

Meet Iggy! This silly, sweet little guy has the cutest face and a personality that will keep you smiling! Iggy is a playful, slightly clumsy puppy who loves romping around with his brother Rome, wrestling with his doggy friends, and enjoying all the adventures puppyhood has to offer. But once playtime is over, this boy is all about the cuddles! Iggy is crate-trained and doing well with his potty routine! While he isn't fully potty-trained just yet, he does great when taken outside regularly and uses his designated newspaper spots indoors. These boys have been wonderfully socialized in a busy neighborhood home, where they've experienced kids coming and going, met lots of new people, and learned to roll with the everyday chaos of family life.

Charming, sweet, silly, engaging, and exceptionally loyal are just a few words to describe Stanley, a wonderful pup searching for his forever family. His soulful, expressive eyes suggest a pup wise beyond his years and draw you in, and his observant, perceptive, loyal, and loving demeanor wins over all who meet him; he'll be a phenomenal companion for a lucky home. Stanley was rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in Kentucky with his five littermates when they were just three months old. He is currently 9 months old and is a middleweight champ at 55 pounds. DNA test revealed that 3/4 of his lineage is close to being equally divided among three breeds: German Shepherd, Husky, and Bluetick Coonhound, with percentages equaling around 25% of each breed. The remaining 25% of his DNA is made up of smaller percentages (10% or less) of Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier, Collie, Malamute, and Chow. Stanley was adopted by a loving family earlier this year; however, he has recently been returned to Pal's Place for placement with another family. Stan can sometimes be a little reserved and cautiously curious when meeting some new people coming into his home (generally larger men with deeper voices or people with hats/beards, etc). Being the perceptive, sensitive, intelligent fella he is, if he is unsure of someone when he first meets them, he likes to take several minutes to assess his new friends. His assessment process generally involves a bit of barking and skittering around. If we ignore Stanley and his initial chatter. He settles down after a few minutes, gathers some courage to get in closer for a few sniffs of the visitor, and goes back to being the big ol' lovebug he usually is. He's not wary of everyone coming into the home, and we think that with a little more confidence-building and exposure, he'll be confident, calm, and comfortable with every visitor. The household he was living in over the past few months was bustling, with lots of children and new people coming and going all the time. When Stanley reacted with anxious, nervous barking at certain visitors, he sometimes frightened the resident children, visiting children, and some visiting adults, who were startled by his loud bark. Unfortunately, the decision was made to return Stanley to the rescue to prevent further tensions with guests.

Pal's Place recently rescued two of the sweetest, cutest, and most lovable little nuggets in town, and they're now looking for loving forever families. Swiss and Colby are precious lovebug littermates who were rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in rural Kentucky. They are currently in a loving foster home in Chicago, waiting to meet their forever families. Their mother is a purebred Boston Terrier; their father is unknown. The other half of their parentage may be unknown, but whoever daddy is, he produced some adorable little fellas described as looking like giant Boston Terriers or miniature Boxers! Weighing 35 pounds at 8 months of age, their expected adult size falls right in the middle of the size difference between these two breeds. Fantastic medium-sized pups perfect for urban or suburban dwelling! Swiss can be a bit bashful when meeting new people and is cautiously curious initially. A few gentle pats, kind words, and maybe a little yummy treat or two, and Swiss is fast friends within a few minutes! Like most puppies, he's energetic, playful, curious, and eager to explore the world around him. He'll thrive in an active household that can provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation throughout the day, plus the routine, guidance, and structure all developing puppies need to mature into the best adult dogs they can be. Swiss loves exploring on walks, wrestling with other pooches, collecting toys and bones, sunning himself on the porch, and snuggling with his humans. He is crate trained and making excellent progress with his housebreaking when on a regular schedule. Swiss has had a good start and a solid foundation but is still a young dog learning the ropes who just needs a little polishing work. Potential adopters should be willing and prepared to continue working with him on house training and basic manners. He's smart as a whip, very food-motivated, engaging, and eager to please, which makes training sessions enjoyable and fun. Swiss is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and started on monthly flea and heartworm. He's a healthy, happy fella ready to live life to the fullest. All he's missing is a family to share his love with. Interested in meeting this cutie patootie? Swiss is fostered in Chicago, and meetings are by appointment once an adoption application is submitted and approved. His adoption fee is $475 and helps to cover his neuter and medical care needed to prepare him for adoption.

Pal's Place recently rescued two of the sweetest, cutest, and most lovable little nuggets in town, and they're now looking for loving forever families. Colby and Swiss are precious lovebug littermates who were rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in rural Kentucky. They are currently in a loving foster home in Chicago, waiting to meet their forever families. Their mother is a purebred Boston Terrier; their father is unknown. The other half of their parentage may be a mystery, but whoever daddy is, he produced some adorable little fellas described as looking like giant Boston Terriers or miniature Boxers! Weighing 35 pounds at 8 months of age, their expected adult size falls right in the middle of the size difference between these two breeds. Fantastic medium-sized pups perfect for urban or suburban dwelling! Colby can be a bit bashful when meeting new people and is cautiously curious initially. A few gentle pats, kind words, and maybe a little yummy treat or two, and Colby is fast friends within a few minutes! Like most puppies, he's energetic, playful, curious, and eager to explore the world around him. He'll thrive in an active household that can provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation throughout the day, plus the routine, guidance, and structure all developing puppies need to mature into the best adult dogs they can be. Colby loves toys, playing fetch, playing in water and chasing the hose & sprinkler on warm days, other dogs, and being close to his humans. He is crate trained and making excellent progress with his housebreaking when on a regular schedule. Colby has had a good start and a solid foundation but is still a young dog learning the ropes who just needs a little polishing work. Potential adopters should be willing and prepared to continue working with him on house training and basic manners. He's very clever, very food-motivated, engaging, and eager to please, which makes training sessions enjoyable and fun. Colby is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and started on monthly flea and heartworm. He's a healthy, happy fella ready to get out and explore the world and all it has to offer. All he's missing is a family to share his love with. Interested in meeting this cutie patootie? Colby is fostered in Chicago, and meetings are by appointment once an adoption application is submitted and approved. His adoption fee is $475 and helps to cover his neuter and medical care needed to prepare him for adoption.

BIO
Hello! My name is Sassa. I am currently undergoing heartworm treatment. When that is complete, I will be spayed. I will be ready for adoption in October. I get very excited when visitors come to the house. I am very friendly and affectionate, especially with children, I love children.I am friendly with all the dogs I meet. I even had a puppy friend to play with. I have not met any cats, so I do not know how I feel about them. I love my stuffies and chew toys. I like going for rides in the car. I walk very well on a leash. I come when you call my name and I know no means no. I am very good about getting baths. I was in bad shape when I came into rescue and foster mom had to give me lots of baths. Look at me now! I will require iron and joint supplements to help me continue to do well.I would like to find a home with someone that would love a very sweet old girl with spirit like me to follow them around. I am great with children but would do best as a companion to someone that is home more often than not. I am really a gem that deserves a good life with someone that loves me. Could that be you?
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For more information, please contact adoptions@echodogs.org.

Chi-Chi was a local stray saved after being placed on the top of a dumpster with no way to get down - how cruel! When he arrived, he weighed only 4.5lbs and he looked it!

Since being in his foster home with good, nutritious food, receiving appropriate vetting exam, he has double his weight and the transformation is heartwarming and makes every rescuer smile with happy tears! (see photos for his glow-up)!!!!!

He is estimated to be 3-4 years old and weighs approximately 9-10lbs and is still filling out to a healthy weight!

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