Bluetick Coonhound Dogs Available for Adoption in Columbia, Illinois

Gucci is a social butterfly and has been on Doggy Day Outs, trips to PetSmart, brewery social hour, and even to a baseball game at Busch Stadium! He has been a calm gentleman, confident with a pep in his step, good with kids and other distractions.

🚗 Rides well in the car
💅 Loves attention and affection
🐾 Easygoing, adaptable, go-with-the-flow
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fits beautifully into just about any home


Gucci is 5 years old and weighs 84 pounds. Knows sit, shake and lie down.

Location: Foster home

All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting a dog, please stop by the shelter during open hours. Dogs may be in a foster home, therefore scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet your possible new family member.
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The Bluetick Coonhound is a distinctive and versatile dog breed known for its striking blue and white speckled coat. These highly energetic and intelligent hounds are excellent hunters with a keen sense of smell and a distinctive bay when tracking game. Bluetick Coonhounds are loyal and affectionate family pets with a friendly and sociable nature, and they thrive in active households where they have plenty of opportunities to exercise and explore their surroundings.

We promote the humane care of all abandoned and stray animals in our community.  We are a no-kill shelter.  All...