Meet Shiitake the American Pit Bull Terrier Mix 🐾
Doggie Details
🦴 Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Bull Terrier
♂️ Gender: Good Boy
🆔 Animal ID: A313578
📍 Found: 7300 Block S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
📅 Intake Date: May 26, 2026
🕒 Profile Updated: June 12, 2026
🧡 Adoption Fee: $0 (Adoption fee is waived for all dogs who have been here 2+ weeks.)
My name is Shiitake and I am a good boy. I am an American Pit Bull Terrier and Bull Terrier mix and I was found near 7300 Block S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. I have been waiting for someone to save me at Chicago Animal Care and Control since May 26. I am homeless and I really need to find my forever home soon. ⏳ Please come and visit me at the shelter. 🙏
Visit Shiitake at Chicago Animal Care and Control
Address: 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 747-1406
Adoption Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Daily
Note to visitors: Walk-in adoptions run daily. Please arrive before 5:30 PM for same day adoptions, and no later than 6:30 PM to visit with dogs.
Are You Thinking About Adopting Shiitake?
If you are interested in adopting Shiitake, spending time together during a visit may help you better understand his comfort level, personality, and activity during direct interaction.
Some dogs become energetic and playful during visits while others prefer calmer attention from the people spending time with them. Outdoor walks, toys, treats, enclosed play areas, and tennis balls may sometimes be part of the interaction depending on shelter conditions and the dog's personality.
People preparing for adoption often ask staff about adjustment periods after leaving the shelter and helping routines develop naturally over time.
People who are not ready for permanent adoption may also consider fostering Shiitake through a rescue partner connected with CACC.
Check Out Other Dogs at CACC
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