Cattle Dog and Black Labrador Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Chicago, Illinois

Holly is a beautiful, playful, fun, affectionate, smart and sometimes stubborn, three-year-old, 57-pound, female black and white Cattle Dog/Lab-mix looking for a loving guardian.

Holly is perfectly housetrained and crate-trained. She knows the commands sit, down, paw, other paw and roll-over. She’s fine as an apartment dog or in a home. She does have a strong personality and lets you know when she doesn’t feel like following instructions. She prefers to be offered a treat and lured to move, rather than physically forced … smart girl!

Holly is a silly interactive girl who gets the zoomies and twirls around the yard if given the chance.

Holly thinks she’s a snuggly lap dog and LOVES to play ball. She often finds stray tennis balls on her daily walks to bring home. She gives kisses and absolutely adores her people. She loves her leashed walks, is phenomenal in the car. She’s also very good with other dogs upon proper introduction (no cats or other critters).

Found as a stray, she was dropped off at Chicago Animal Control and taken in by Friends of Petraits Rescue.

Holly is very healthy, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on rabies, distemper, bordetella and leptospirosis vaccines. She is fecal and heartworm tested negative, and on monthly preventative. Her adoption fee of $150 benefits the rescued pets of Friends of Petraits Rescue.

If you are interested in meeting and possibly fostering or adopting Holly, please fill in an adoption application at https://friendsofpetraits.com/dog-adoption-application/ and follow up by contacting friendsofpetraits@gmail.com to make an appointment to meet her.

She is currently being fostered in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Gigi comes complete with her food, leash, collar, and absolutely everything you need to care for her!

The black Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile breed known for its friendly nature, intelligence, and loyalty. They are agile, keen swimmers with a strong work ethic, making them excellent hunting and service dogs. Their glossy black coat is low maintenance and sheds minimally, while their friendly temperament makes them great family pets. Black Labs are known for their outgoing personalities and eagerness to please, making them loving companions in various roles and settings.

The Cattle Dog is a diligent and robust herding breed known for its agility, intelligence, and hardworking nature. Originating in Australia, Cattle Dogs are highly energetic and require ample exercise and mental stimulation. With their remarkable problem solving skills and unwavering loyalty, they excel in various canine activities and make excellent companions for active owners. Their distinctive blue or red coat, sturdy build, and alert expression reflect their heritage as versatile working dogs.