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Adopt A Dog

Whether you want to adopt a dog, are looking for dog adoption and breed information, or a name for your new best friend, this is your resource for it all!
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Try the free dog breed selector tool. Note that APBTs are not included in this adopt a dog tool. Therefore while we consider the tool useful, it should in no way be the end of your research. Obviously we at CityPits would encourage you to adopt an American Pit Bull Terrier puppy.Did you know many Anti-cruelty and Humane Societies provide spay and neuter at no charge for pit bulls?

Click here for tips on adopting a pit bull

Alternatively, click here for another breed selector tool provided by Animal Planet

Free Dog and Rescue Dog listings in the Chicago Area

Included in this section are adopt a dog links to the continuously updated adoption sections of local rescues as well as listings for local dogs free to a good home.
Can you provide one of these wonderful adoptable dogs a new leash on life?

Click here to explore our adopt a dog listings

Directory of Dog Rescue Organizations

This section provides a simple listing of the names addresses, phone numbers, URLs, and hours of operation for Chicago area rescue organizations.

Click here to visit the CityPits Chicago area rescue organization directory

If you are specifically looking for pit bull rescue organizations you can find them in the dedicated section for pit bulls by clicking here.

Dog Breed Information

Breed Groups
UKC	AKC
Companion dog	Sporting
Gaurdian dog	Hound
Gun dog	Working
Herding dog	Terrier
Northern Breed	Toy
Scenthound	Non-Sporting
Sighthound & Pariah	Herding
Terrier	Miscellaneous Class

Although one might think there would be an agreed upon standard for the dog breed groups and breeds within those groups, the UKC and the AKC have similar, but different, breed groups, and the UKC recognizes many breeds which the AKC does not.CityPits is not saying either is incorrect, we are just pointing out the difference.

Throughout the site our facts will be based on the UKC since the AKC does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier as a breed, but rather categorizes them with the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Use the drop box to see UKC dog breed information!

Dog Names

Whether you adopt a dog or get one from a breeder, a general rule of thumb is to give your new friend a respectable name.
Names with powerful or negative connotation, like Titan or Killer, should be avoided.
This is especially the case with pit bulls and other bully breeds. We already have a hard enough time dispelling the image.
Silly names should also be avoided. You should not feel embarrassed calling your dog's name in public.
Remember, the name of your dog says a lot about you!

Check out the Dog Names database from dog-names.us

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