Dogs for Adoption in Rochelle, IL: 20 Dogs Looking for a Home

231 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 8 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Rochelle. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Rochelle, 133 puppies, 56 young dogs, 36 adults and 5 seniors. The breeds you'll see most are American Staffordshire Terrier, Terrier and Hound, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.

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1. Nedi

Young (4 months 10 days) · Female · Cattle Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 22 mi from Rochelle

Nedi, a young female Cattle Dog up for adoption

Sweet Nedi is a shy little girl. She does like people but it takes her awhile to warm up. She will need someone who is patient and realizes that she won't immediately gravitate to them. She is great with other dogs and would probably benefit from a confident dog to show her that things are okay. We are unsure how she would be around cats but she does not seem to interested in them at adoption events. She is great with kids though. She is crate trained, still working on potty training, walking nicely on a leash, and her basic commands and will need someone to continue working with her. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

2. Dempsey

Young (4 months 10 days) · Female · Cattle Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 22 mi from Rochelle

Dempsey, a young female Cattle Dog up for adoption

Dempsey is a very sweet, outgoing little girl. She loves to play and run around with the other dogs in her foster home. She is great with other dogs and she also loves to play with kids. We are not sure how she would be around cats but she didn't seem too preoccupied with them at our adoption events. She is crated trained but still working on potty training, walking on a leash, and other basic commands. She will need a high energy family to keep up with her and continue to work on her training. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

Her adoption fee is $600

To adopt Dempsey, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms

Good with kids
Good with dogs

Adopt Dempsey fromKat & Kritters FoundationHinckley, il · listed Oct 1

Call (779) 706-0893 Website Facebook

3. Odie

Adult (5 years) · Male · Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 22 mi from Rochelle

Odie, an adult male Terrier dog up for adoption

Odie is a very sweet soul. This poor dog has a very sad story. Odie was adopted at 2 years old from animal control. He was returned at 4...they claimed he was having accidents in the house so they locked him outside and then he just barked all the time. This boy will need a patient, understanding family who can help him continue to learn to trust again. He has shown us that he is skittish of loud noises and hands. He is not aggressive at all and doesn't seem to have a mean bone in his body. He lives in a foster home with little kids and other dogs and is great with all of them and hasn't shown any interest in cats when he has seen them either. He is only about 25lbs and we think he is a terrier mix of some sort. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped. He is crate trained but needs work on housebreaking and basic commands. He does bark a lot (we think it is from anxiety and being alone) so he probably won't be best in an apartment at this time.

4. Milly

Young (2 years) · Female · Cocker Spaniel / Poodle (unknown type) / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Milly, a young female Cocker Spaniel dog up for adoption

I weigh 18 lbs, and I am seeking my forever home!

Adoption Donation $550

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

5. Nacho

Young (5 years) · Male · Pomeranian (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Nacho, a young male Pomeranian dog up for adoption

I am bonded with my best friend Bella; we have to be adopted together

I am seeking my forever home!

Adoption Donation $500

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

6. Bug

Puppy (6 months) · Female · Black Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Bug, a female Black Labrador Retriever puppy up for adoption

Born: April 15, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

7. Winifred

Puppy (3 months 28 days) · Female · Boxer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Winifred, a female Boxer puppy up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: July 06, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

8. Sarah

Puppy (3 months 28 days) · Female · Boxer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Sarah, a female Boxer puppy up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: July 06, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

9. Max

Puppy (3 months 28 days) · Male · Boxer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: July 06, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

10. Mary

Puppy (3 months 28 days) · Female · Boxer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Mary, a female Boxer puppy up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: July 06, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

11. Binx

Puppy (3 months 28 days) · Male · Boxer / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Binx, a male Boxer puppy up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: July 06, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

12. Shannon

Puppy (8 months) · Female · Weimaraner / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Shannon, a female Weimaraner puppy up for adoption

Born: February 14, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $500

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

13. Paulo

Young (2 years 1 month) · Male · Shih Tzu / Corgi / Mixed (medium coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Paulo, a young male Shih Tzu dog up for adoption

I weigh 16 lbs, and I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $550

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

14. Ocean

Young (3 years) · Female · Husky (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Ocean, a young female Husky dog up for adoption

I weigh 39 lbs, and I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $500

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

15. Dallas

Puppy (5 months 9 days) · Male · Australian Shepherd / Collie / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Dallas, a male Australian Shepherd puppy up for adoption

Born: May 25, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

16. Kaffee

Young (2 years 1 month) · Male · Poodle (unknown type) / Schnauzer / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Kaffee, a young male Poodle dog up for adoption

I weigh 17 lbs, and I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $550

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

17. Lupo

Young (2 years 1 month) · Male · Pug / Corgi / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Lupo, a young male Pug dog up for adoption

I weigh 16 lbs, and I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $550

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

18. Molly

Puppy (5 months 2 days) · Female · Whippet / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Molly, a female Whippet puppy up for adoption

Born: June 01, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

19. Jenson

Puppy (5 months 2 days) · Female · Whippet / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Jenson, a female Whippet puppy up for adoption

Born: June 01, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

20. Hugh

Puppy (5 months 2 days) · Male · Whippet / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) · 36 mi from Rochelle

Hugh, a male Whippet puppy up for adoption

Born: June 01, 2026

I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $600

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

Rescues and shelters near Rochelle

The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Rochelle.

Animal House Shelter, Inc.Huntley, IL · 111 dogs · 36 mi from Rochelle
How to adopt from Animal House Shelter, Inc.
Animal House Shelter tries to keep the environment for the animals in our care, as healthy, stress free and comfortable as possible during their stay with us. Therefore, Walk-Through viewing of the dogs is NOT allowed at the shelter, due to the stress it creates. During your visit to the shelter, an adoption counselor will assist you through the adoption process and introduce you to as many dogs as you would like to meet, in order to make the best possible match for you, your family and your new pet. The cats are housed in a large ‘free roam’ cat room. They are able to socialize all day with each other, staff, volunteers and potential adopter. Like people, animals have distinct personalities that make them unique. At Animal House we are proud to say that these animals are treated like our own. We care enough to be certain they go to the right loving, forever home. 1. All adoption donations MUST be in cash, money order, traveler’s check , cashier’s check or by VISA, DISCOVER or MASTERCARD credit card only. NO PERSONAL CHECKS PLEASE. 2. You must be at least 21 years old to adopt. 3. All members of the household must be present, including any other dogs you may currently own, in order to do a final adoption (cats do not have to come to the shelter. We will cat test here because we know how stressful it is on the cats to be transported). 4. Dogs and cats that you currently own must be current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered prior to visiting the shelter or any adoption.
Project Hope AnimalGilberts, IL · 40 dogs · 38 mi from Rochelle
How to adopt from Project Hope Animal
COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, HOME VISIT, MEET & GREET, FINALIZE ADOPTION
Starfish Animal RescuePlainfield, IL · 40 dogs · 48 mi from Rochelle
How to adopt from Starfish Animal Rescue
Interested adopters need to complete a pre adoption application. This can be found on our website at www.starfishanimalrescue.com - we schedule meet and greets with approved applications only. We do home visits and vet checks. If you have questions about our adoption process please email us at starfishanimalrescuer@gmail.com
Aurora Animal Care and ControlAurora, IL · 13 dogs · 37 mi from Rochelle
Hoof Woof Meow Animal RescueElgin, IL · 11 dogs · 40 mi from Rochelle
How to adopt from Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue
We require an application be completed, references are checked, a home visit is completed and the animal meets all members of the family including any cats or dogs. Once everything is checked out and the animals receive all the required medical attention the adoption can be completed. Prices: Dogs under 2-$325, 2-6 $285 and 6 & over $165. Kittens $125 and cats $95
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)Wheaton, IL · 11 dogs · 49 mi from Rochelle
How to adopt from Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)
Read more about our adoption process on our website at: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ Adoption fees depend on the animal. Please see the pet’s biography for information on their adoption fee. Below is an overview of what you can expect during the pet adoption process: Step 1: Submit an online adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Step 2: Our volunteers will review your application and reach out with a status. This step can take up to five business days. Step 3: If your application is approved you will be invited to meet with the cat or dog you are interested in at a mutually agreed upon time and location. Step 4: We’ll walk you through the benefits of adopting through A.R.F., then complete the adoption paperwork and collect the adoption fee. Then your new best friend is yours! Step 5: Complete required follow-ups such as obedience training or spay/neuter (if delayed due to medical reasons).
Kat & Kritters FoundationHinckley, il · 4 dogs · 22 mi from Rochelle
How to adopt from Kat & Kritters Foundation
home check, vet check, apartment landlord check, contract and adoption fee,
Kane County Animal ControlGeneva, IL · 1 dog · 37 mi from Rochelle

Adopting a dog in Rochelle

Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.

Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.

Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.

Questions about adopting a dog in Rochelle

How many dogs are up for adoption in Rochelle?

As of November 4, 2026, 231 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Rochelle, Illinois, by 8 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a dog in Rochelle?

The rescues with the most dogs near Rochelle right now are Animal House Shelter, Inc. (Huntley, IL), Project Hope Animal (Gilberts, IL) and Starfish Animal Rescue (Plainfield, IL). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there puppies for adoption in Rochelle?

Yes. 133 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of Rochelle.

How do I adopt a dog in Rochelle?

Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.

1. Nedi

2. Dempsey

3. Odie

4. Milly

5. Nacho

6. Bug

7. Winifred

8. Sarah

9. Max

10. Mary

11. Binx

12. Shannon

13. Paulo

14. Ocean

15. Dallas

16. Kaffee

17. Lupo

18. Molly

19. Jenson

20. Hugh

Rescues and shelters near Rochelle

Adopting a dog in Rochelle

Questions about adopting a dog in Rochelle

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