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Safe Haven Dog Rescue We are a Tax-Exempt 501(c) 3 Organization Created in 2012 by volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for homeless dogs and puppies.

Safe Haven Dog Rescue, is a Tax-Exempt 501(c) 3 Organization, created by volunteers to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for homeless dogs and puppies. The majority of our dogs and puppies are rescued from Kill Pounds and Shelters in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Illinois. We are all foster based, meaning we do not have a “shelter”. We hope that you and your family are part of our future…..

04/24/2025

🩷 Luna 🩷

Luna recently came up from Texas to Safe Haven and now is available for adoption!

Here are some facts about Luna:

🐶 Female lab mix

🐶 12 pounds

🐶 Born 1/12/25

🐶 Loves to snuggle and be held

🐶 Loves treats

🐶 Does well in a crate

🐶 Loves dogs

🐶 Loves kids and all people

🐶 Loves to be outside and run and play

🐶 Still working on potty training and puppy things like chewing

🩷 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 🩷

You can read more about Luna here:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/luna-76041109/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/24/2025

🩵 Randall 🩵

Looking for a playmate for your dog? A lovebug who would make a good family dog? That’s Randall!

Randall is:

🐶 10-12 months old

🐶 Shepherd mix

🐶 55 pounds

🐶 A food lover!

🐶 Super intelligent- He knows sit, stay, paw, down and is working on others!

🐶 A dog lover who loves to play! He’d love a playmate!

🐶 Good with kids and all people

🐶 Family man- he loves to be around his people

🐶 Unphased by loud households

🩵Please email [email protected] for an application or additional details. 🩵

You can read more about Randall here:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/randall-75773947/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/23/2025

💕 Lil Debbie 💕

Lil Debbie recently came to Safe Haven from Texas and is now available for adoption!

Here are some facts about her:

🐶 Cute as a button

🐶 3ish month old female

🐶 7 pounds

🐶 Loves kids and all people!

🐶 Loves dogs

🐶 Chases cats

🐶 Sleeps quietly in a crate

🐶 Loves food

🐶 Loves toys and bones

🐶 Loves to snuggle

🐶 Whines at first in a crate but quickly settles down

🐶 Does not nip or chew things she shouldn’t

🐶 Still working on potty training but loves to be outside! She enjoys walks!

💕 If interested in adoption or looking for more information, please email us at [email protected] 💕

You can read more about Lil Debbie here:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/lil-debbie-76040972/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/23/2025

🤍 Clover 🤍

Clover came to Safe Haven from Texas back in September and has not had a single meet with a family yet. 💔 We would love for her to find her forever home.

Clover is:

🐶 Two years old

🐶 Only 25 pounds

🐶 Good with kids and loves all people!

🐶 Good with other dogs and would be a great playmate for another dog!

🐶 Quiet (not a barker!)

🐶Lots of energy! She loves the dog park and running fast!

🐶Very smart

🐶Potty trained

🐶Crate trained but also loves napping on the couch!

🤍Please email [email protected] for an application or additional details.🤍

You can read more about it Clover here:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/clover-73746385/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/23/2025

❤️ Chestnut ❤️

Chestnut came to Safe Haven from a shelter in Texas in November and is the LAST PUPPY of his litter still waiting for a home. 💔

Some facts about Chestnut:

🐶 6 months old

🐶 Male mixed breed

🐶 Curious, Energetic, Smart and Loveable

🐶 Loves to cuddle

🐶 Loves playing fetch and tug of war

🐶 Loves other dogs and plays well!

🐶 Very friendly! Loves children and all people!

🐶 Smart and knows commands like sit, no, wait and down

🐶 Potty trained

🐶 Crate trained (and sleeps quietly in the crate)

❤️ Send us an email at [email protected] for an application or more information! ❤️

You can read more about Chestnut here:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/chestnut-74294911/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/23/2025

💜 Adler 💜

Adler and Willis are the only two puppies left from our Chicago themed litter. They would love to find their forever homes!

Facts about Adler:

🐶 Born 10/20/24

🐶 Female mixed breed

🐶 Loves to run around and play outside

🐶 Loves toys and fetch (and knows how to “drop it!”)

🐶 Loves to snuggle

🐶 Loves toys follow her people around

🐶 Loves kids

🐶 Does great sleeping in a kennel or in a human bed!

🐶 Loves other dogs

🐶 Has not met cats

🐶 Working on leash training and is doing well

🐶 Working on potty training

🐶 Knows commands like sit and lay down

💜 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💜

You can read more about Adler here:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/adler-74997891/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/23/2025

🧡 Kai 🧡

A gentle soul on the rise. A short legged cutie. 100% sweetheart! Kai is looking for his forever family!

Some facts about Kai:

🐶 1.5 year old male mixed breed

🐶 He is very shy at first and takes time to warm up

🐶 Would do best in a home with another dog to help build his confidence

🐶 Sweet and quiet

🐶 Love to be near people once he trusts you and will cuddle nearby

🐶 Crate trained and sleeps through the night

🐶 Making great progress on house training

🐶 Eager to learn and is picking up on basic commands

🐶 Would thrive in a calm, patient home that can give him time to fully blossom

🐶 Heart full of love to give

🧡 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 🧡

You can read more about Kai below:

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/kai-75961433/il/elburn/safe-haven-dog-rescue-il805/

04/22/2025

💛 Mabel 💛

A Texas sweetheart with a playful heart and a snuggly soul that would love to find her forever home!

Some facts about Mabel:

🐶 4 months old

🐶 Female mixed breed

🐶 Gentle spirit and a lot of love to give

🐶 Crate trained and working on potty training

🐶 Good in the car

🐶 Good on a leash

🐶 Loves kids and all humans

🐶 A sweet, snuggly shadow who’ll stick close

🐶 Loves to play— especially tug of war

🐶 Perfect mix of playful and loving!

💛 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💛

04/22/2025

💚 Fred 💚

Meet Fred! A curious pup with a big personality who is looking for his forever home!

Some facts about Fred:

🐶 Male Shepherd mix

🐶 4 months old

🐶 Potty and crate trained

🐶 Very smart and eager to please and is working on learning all of his commands like sit, down, come, leave it and heel

🐶 Sleeps all night in a crate

🐶 Loves to be near his humans and loves kids

🐶 Goofy and will chase balls but not bring them back

🐶 Loves to nap in the sunny spots inside

🐶 Walks well on a leash

🐶 Barks at new dogs so might need a slower introduction

🐶 His heart is always in the right place and wants to protect those he loves— he’s a loyal companion!

💚 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💚

04/22/2025

💕 Breezy 💕

Breezy came to Safe Haven from Texas and is looking for her perfect family or person to come adopt her!

Some facts about Breezy:

🐶 Female husky mix

🐶 2 years old

🐶 55-60 pounds

🐶 High-energy and loves to play and explore

🐶 Loves other dogs

🐶 Love bug — is ready to share affection and get belly rubs

🐶 Crate trained and house trained

🐶 Does the “husky talk” adding a bit of sass to her personality

🐶 Eager to learn and would need continued training

💕 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💕

04/22/2025

🩵🩷 Alex and Abbey 🩷🩵

Meet Alex and Abbey – A Bonded Pair Looking for Love! Alex and Abbey are an inseparable duo searching for their forever home!

Some facts about Abbey:

🐶 Small female mixed breed

🐶 Middle aged

🐶 Shy but warms up quickly

🐶 Loves to give high fives, kisses and endless cuddles

🐶 Loves to play outside but also loves to nap on the couch or snuggle in bed

🐶 Gets along with dogs and cats

🐶 Gets along with people of all ages

Some facts about Alex:

🐶 Petite male Chihuahua mix

🐶 Middled aged

🐶 Spunky and spirited and will keep you laughing

🐶 Takes some time to decompress in a new environment but once he does he’s a social butterfly who thrives on affection

🐶 Loves to zip around the yard

🐶 Loves to play with dogs and cats

🐶 Loves treats

🐶 Mostly potty trained and learns routines quickly

🐶 Loves to snuggle

🩵🩷 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 🩷🩵

04/22/2025

🧡 Kal El 🧡

Kal El is our longest term foster, having been with Safe Haven for almost 1.5 years. You can see in his photos how many seasons he’s lived through in foster care. 💔

Kal El has only had one meet where the family loved him but wanted a dog who did not shed much and he is a husky mix.

I have had the pleasure of meeting Kal El many times and he’s a well behaved, goofy boy. He deserves a home to call his own!

Some facts about Kal El:

🐶 Male Husky/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

🐶 About 2 years old

🐶 About 65 pounds

🐶 Loves to run and play and would love a home with a yard

🐶 Not a big barker and overall quiet but will do a husky “talk” if he wants your attention

🐶 Learning to leash walk without pulling

🐶 Very cuddly and loves affection

🐶 Will sit for treats and take them very gently

🐶 Loves to play “tug”

🧡 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 🧡

04/22/2025

🩷 Margot 🩷

Margot is a true survivor—she made a life-saving journey from a Texas kill shelter to Safe Haven! Now, she is on the hunt for her forever family, and trust me, you’ll want to be part of her next chapter.

Some facts about Margot:

🐶 Ultimate mix of playful, mellow, laidback, and affectionate

🐶 Loves chew toys

🐶 Loves treats

🐶 Loves to cuddle and get head and ear scratches

🐶 Loves zoomies in the yard

🐶 Loves to be around her people

🐶 Loves all people including kids

🐶 Loves other dogs

🐶 Has not been around cats

🐶 Potty trained and crate trained

🐶 Walks well on a leash

🐶 Barks if she sees someone outside but otherwise is quiet

🐶 Working on learning commands like sit, drop it, and off

🐶 A very loyal companion

🩷 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 🩷

04/22/2025

💙 Duke 💙

Duke is a young dog who recently made his way up to Safe Haven from Texas after his owners surrendered him because they “didn’t have time for him anymore”. 💔 He’s looking for a new family that will give him the time!

Some facts about Duke:

🐶 2.5 years old

🐶 Male mixed breed

🐶 28 pounds (he looks bigger in photos because he has long legs)

🐶 Can be shy but once I trust you I am very affectionate

🐶 Loves belly rubs, giving kisses and laying with his head in your lap

🐶 House trained

🐶 Needs playtime and exercise

🐶 Would love a yard with a fence to run around in

🐶 Good on a leash

🐶 Loves toys and bones and will play fetch

🐶 Has lived with kids, cats and other dogs

🐶 Will make a great family pet

💙 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💙

04/20/2025

💚 Oreo 💚

Who doesn’t love an Oreo? This boy is an awesome young dog who is looking for his forever family! He will make someone a great companion or make a best friend to a dog!

Some facts about Oreo:

🐶 11 months old

🐶 43 pounds

🐶 Mixed breed male

🐶 Affectionate and curious pup who loves to people (or dog or squirrel) watch out the window

🐶 Food-motivated and eager to please which makes training me a breeze

🐶 Love language is physical touch— I’m a Velcro dog who wants to be close to my people

🐶 Adores snuggles, belly runs and butt scratches

🐶 Playful and goofy

🐶 Loves other dogs and loves to play or go to the dog park

🐶 Potty trained and crate trained

🐶 Good on a leash and loves walks

🐶 Likes children

🐶 Has not met cats

💚 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💚

04/20/2025

💛 Kenji 💛

Kenji has been waiting a while for her forever family! Kenji is an AMAZING dog who loves all people. She is really a great catch!

Some facts about Kenji:

🐶 Her foster mom calls her Ginger

🐶 4-5 years old

🐶 Female Mountain Cur mix

🐶 About 40 pounds

🐶 Housebroken and crate trained

🐶 Loves all people and children! Loves to follow you around

🐶 Loves other dogs

🐶 When outside she loves to run around

🐶 When inside she is happy to play with toys or nap next to you

🐶 Very loving and loves to cuddle and be pet

🐶 Gentle when taking treats

💛 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💛

04/20/2025

💜 Sadie 💜

Meet Sadie, the absolute sweetest girl! She is hoping to catch your attention and find her forever home!

Some facts about Sadie:

🐶 Female Mountain Cur mix with piercing eyes

🐶 40 pounds

🐶 Had a broken leg when she came from Texas but it is healed now and she’s free to run and play

🐶 Loves other dogs

🐶 Lives with teenagers and loves hanging out with them, playing with them or snuggling

🐶 Loves bones and squeaky toys

🐶 Not a fan of cats

🐶 Would love an active family and maybe a doggy friend at her ideal home

🐶 Loves walks and car rides

🐶 Loves to lay in the sunlight and watch the squirrels and birds outside

🐶 Potty trained

🐶 Knows several basic commands (even knows how to wipe her feet when she comes in from outside!)

🐶 Happy if she has a blanket, toy and a friend to cuddle up with!

🐶 She will be the love of your life if you give her the chance!

💜 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 💜

04/20/2025

🩷 Porsia 🩷

Porsia is a pretty girl with a fantastic personality! Ready for a fun time? Will you be her favorite copilot and partner in life? She’s ready for adoption!

Some facts about Porsia:

🐶 Just over a year old

🐶 45 pounds

🐶 Female mixed breed (Shepherd, Husky and Cattle Dog)

🐶 Loves other dogs

🐶 Would love an active family

🐶 Crated trained and likes the crate

🐶 Loves bones and toys

🐶 Loves to meet new people (including kids) and dogs

🐶 The Husky can make her talkative

🐶 Loves having time to play but then will be your cuddle buddy on the couch

🐶 Motivated to learn and smart

🐶 Walks well on a leash

🐶 Potty trained

🩷 Interested in adoption or want more information? Please email us at [email protected] 🩷

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PO Box 604
Elburn, IL
60119

Website

http://www.safehavendogsil.org/

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