Illinois Puppies for Sale

Then you came to the right place. Illinois is one of the best states in the country to buy, rescue or adopt a puppy. In fact, there are hundreds of shelters and services to help you find any type of puppy you’d like.  

There are nearly 13 million dog lovers in Illinois - If you're an Illinois dog owner or looking to become one, there are a few state, county and local requirements to be aware of before you bring home your new puppy.

Yes. In Illinois it is considered your duty to keep the public safe from any dog-related incidents by securing your dog on a leash when in public. Chicago is particularly strict when it comes to leash laws. 

Chicago Municipal Code dictates that owners must keep their animals leashed when outside of their domicile and in public. According to Chicago’s Animal Control Act, the city mandates that all dog owners to contain their pets in some form – leash, crate, car, etc – while they are in public.

Yes. The state of Illinois has a law enacted which prohibits driving with an unrestrained dog in your vehicle. Illinois also mandates that,  

“No owner of a dog or cat that is a companion animal may expose the dog or cat in a manner that places the dog or cat in a life-threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat or cold conditions that results in injury to or death of the animal.” 

The above amendment to the Humane Care for Animals Act was passed in the Illinois Senate and applies to any individual who leaves a dog in their car for a prolonged period of time. Individuals convicted of violating this law are guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 or up to one year in jail.