Adopt-A-Pet
Past Pets: May Still Be Available
Name: Vivi & Goldie (Cagney & Lacey)
Age:
About 2 years old
Breed:
Believed to be
Weight:
About 65 lbs
Shelter
Info: Save-A-Pet
Phone: 847-740-7788, ext. 100
Email: information@save-a-pet-il.org
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
Thursday:
Saturday/Sunday:
Tuesday: closed (By appointment only – limited slots
available)
Directions can be obtained at www.save-a-pet-il.org/aboutus.asp
- click on directions
Adoption
Fee: $125 for an adult dog (all dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on
routine shots, tested negative for heartworm and on preventative, and microchipped. Many also already have received their rabies
vaccination.) $15 discount per dog when adopting two dogs.
How did he/she come to you?
When
one of the family members got sick, they decided that these two girls were too
much.
Personality Traits
Bark bark is what first greets you when you see
them in their kennels! Nicknamed the “show” girls, they live up to their
reputation and always put on quite a performance so, don’t always present too
well in their kennel. Just ask to see them outside to meet the real
personalities hiding behind the barking!
Vivi (the
black one) loves walks and butt scratches. She wiggles it like there is
no tomorrow when she is happy, which is all the time she is outside. She
has also discovered the joys of playing fetch with tennis balls, with a special
affinity for the battered ones. When she drops it, she of course, expects
you to pick it up and throw it again, and sometimes even encourages you to do
so by getting into play-bow position and barking at you. She also likes
to play with her sister Goldie and can be at times a little bit bossy with her.
Goldie is a strong girl and pulls you right to the play area if you are
not going fast enough. She can outrun Vivi every time
and often teases her into chasing her. Unfortunately, Vivi
doesn’t do that for too long, especially since she has discovered tennis balls.
One volunteer thinks that Goldie definitely has some agility aptitudes and
might even welcome the opportunity to participate in that fun with her new
guardian(s). It only took her a couple of times to go up and down the A
frame. She also likes water and if there was a baby pool, she would often
jump in it to cool off this past summer.
How is he/she with other animals? Children?
They are a fun and loving
duo that wishes to remain together. They haven’t really had exposure to small
kids so, not sure how they would do with them, but teenagers would be great,
especially if they have a good throwing arm and they all have access to a
fenced-in yard.
Name: Basia
Sex: Female
Age: 7 years
Tabband # 639999
Shelter:
Anti-Cruelty Society
157 W. Grand
312-644-8338
Open 7 days a week from
Description:
Basia is a seven (7) year old cattle mix pup who was
brought in to The Anti-Cruelty Society because her family moved to a "No
Pets Allowed" home. Basia weighs 37 pounds
and is has a very sweet face, but she is very sad right now, and is looking for
someone to love for the rest of her life. Basia is
housebroken, good with older children, and gets along
with other animals, but should meet them first to be sure they like one
another. Basia is housetrained and very easy to
handle.
Dog's
Name: Maggie
Age:
9-10 years old
Breed:
Dachshund Mix
Weight:
18 pounds
Shelter
Info:
Adoption Fee: $150.00
How
did she come to us? Her owners surrendered her because they were moving.
Personality
Traits: Maggie is a Dachshund Mix and is very sweet and cuddly. If
there is a lap around she will be in it waiting for
belly rubs. She has been spayed, microchipped,
and up to date on all of her vetting. Around 4 years ago she had
heartworm which, unfortunately, left her with a
leaky heart valve. In the last three years she has been negative in her
heartworm test.
Maggie does not like to be pet by or followed by small children, but in terms
of adult strangers, Maggie loves everyone who will show her attention and pet
her.
Maggie enjoys going for car rides and going for walks, she is also
housebroken. Maggie is an all around sweet girl who would do best in a
home with older people.
Name: Champ
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Tab band #: 637701
Shelter: Anti-Cruelty Society
510 N. LaSalle
(312) 644-8338
Champ is a two 2-year-old shepherd mix pup who came to us because his
owner is ill and cannot care for him. He is housebroken and good with
older children. Champ gets along with other dogs, but needs to meet them
first. He is very active and strong so he will need an owner who can
handle him. He loves to exercise and is a very lovable dog.
NAME:
Biscuit
AGE: 1 yr
BREED: Terrier mix
SEX: Female
APPROX. WT: 35 lbs
NAME OF SHELTER: Humane Society of Plainfield
PHONE NUMBER: 815-436-2700
WEBSITE: www.plainfieldhumane.com
LOCATION: Animal Care Center
14411 S Rt 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
HOURS: Tue – Thurs 10 am to 7 pm
Sat - Sun 10 am to 2 pm
PERSONALITY TRAITS, LIKES, OR DISLIKES: Biscuit is a spirited
active girl, friendly, and outgoing. She’s a medium size dog.
HOW IS ANIMAL WITH OTHER ANIMALS? She loves to play and
may be a bit much for a sedimentary dog.
HOW IS ANIMAL WITH CHILDREN? Not known.
NAME OF ANIMAL:
AGE: 14 Months
BREED: Catahoula Leopard Dog
SEX: Female
APPROX. WT: Approx. 48 pounds
PERSONALITY TRAITS, LIKES OR DISLIKES:
HOW IS THE ANIMAL WITH OTHER ANIMALS?
HOW IS THE ANIMAL WITH CHILDREN? We have not had
an opportunity to observe her with small children.
She was very cooperative with a nine year old who assisted in
giving her a bath.
NAME OF SHELTER:
PHONE NUMBER: 312-409-1162
LOCATION:
HOURS:
ADOPTION FEE: $125.00.
Dog's
Name: Daisy Mae
Age: 7 (will be 8 in December)
Breed: Dachshund
Weight: 12.5 pounds
Shelter Info:
Adoption fee: $150.00
How did she come to us? Daisy came into the rescue from the results of a
divorce and long working hours.
Personality Traits: Daisy is one of the sweetest dogs you have ever met.
She gets along with everyone. Even though she is partially blind,
she loves to play ball. If you roll it past her, she picks up the scent,
and brings it back to you. Daisy is crate and housetrained. She
loves to go for car rides and walks in the park. She loves to sit in your
lap, loves to cuddle, and her favorite is belly rubs. Daisy loves soft squeaky
toys and she has never destroyed any but can play for hours squeaking them.
She will make a very loyal and loving companion for anyone. Since
she is blind, small children scare her when they run pass her so, she should go to a home without small children.
Medical Issues: Daisy Mae is up to date on rabies and DHPP vaccinations.
She is spayed and was found heartworm and fecal negative. She is
also micro-chipped. Daisy is a diabetic and needs 2 insulin shots daily.
She is also 85% blind from the results of the diabetes. It is,
however, not as bad as you think as she is the same fun-loving dog she has
always been and being blind does not damper her spirits.
Name: Johnathon
Age: About 9 to 10 years old
Breed: Husky/border collie/shepherd mix!
Weight: About 40 lbs
Shelter Info: Save-A-Pet
Phone: 847-740-7788, ext. 100
Email: information@save-a-pet-il.org
Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
Thursday:
Saturday/Sunday:
Tuesday: closed (By appointment only – limited slots
available)
Directions can be obtained at www.save-a-pet-il.org/aboutus.asp
- click on directions
Adoption Fee: $125 for an adult dog (all dogs are spayed/neutered,
up-to-date on routine shots, tested negative for heartworm and on preventative,
and micro-chipped. Many also already have received their rabies
vaccination. $15 discount per dog when adopting two dogs.
He also qualifies for our Senior for Seniors program
that offers adoption at no cost.
How did he/she come to you?
Two
microchips and a dilemma! Poor Jonathan was found as a stray with two
microchips and unfortunately neither one of them turned out with current
addresses. His rescuer knew there was something special about this dog
and tried really hard to find someone to take him. Unfortunately, some deemed
him too old...and even though Save-A-Pet was full, as usual, she pleaded her
case so well that when a spot became available, Jonathan was taken in, saved in
the last minute.
Personality Traits
He
walks well on leash and just seems to be an overall really well-behaved and
content dog. Seeing him get all excited when he first gets out of his kennel is
just so endearing – you can almost see him smile ear to ear. Only once
you start walking do you notice that his back legs are not always synchronized
with the front ones. He has hip issues however is not a surgery candidate
(which Save-A-Pet would have of course paid for as we have for many other
dogs).
So,
his walk can at times get a little bit wobbly, but this doesn’t slow him down
in the least. He doesn’t just want to sit or lay down somewhere.
When he is out, he wants to walk around, sniff and explore all the grounds, and
of course leave some “pee-mail” for the other dogs.
Johnathon is also hard of hearing so, while he might not be
bothered by loud noises such as young kids screaming, he would probably enjoy a
quieter lifestyle with a couple of people that like to go for walks and take
their time to enjoy the blue sky, the sun, or even the snow. Every walk
brings a little joy!
Johnathon doesn’t realize that finding his home might be
harder than a younger dog, he has faith that his perfect match is out there…so
anyone that can help spread the word about this gentleman is encourage to do
so.
How is he/she with other animals? Children?
He doesn’t really seem to care for other dogs maybe
because he can’t hear them, so gets scared. He has never really been around
cats so we are unsure how he would do with them. And small kids would just not
be suited for this elderly gentleman.
One of these things IS like the other!
If
you guessed the DOG, you’re right! On the bottom is Tramp, the family dog from
“My Three Sons” a sitcom, which ran from 1960 to 1972. On the top is Perdy. She bears quite a resemblance to Tramp,
however unlike Tramp, Perdy needs a HOME. Her
current family is those pictured who care for and visit her at the
shelter. Please consider providing Perdy her
forever home! She’s truly a star!
Perdy is a terrier mix with a unique and beautiful
coat. She is auburn, gold, and brown with black highlights. She is
a smart dog with an intelligent, endearing face. Perdy
is about 4 years old. Perdy has had a
tough life and deserves better. She came to the humane society as a
stray. At some point, she was apparently mistreated and sometimes
exhibits shyness. She is sometimes afraid of / aggressive towards other
dogs, but when formally introduced to people and animals, she generally does
well. She loves to have her tummy rubbed and her coat brushed. Perdy will be a wonderful addition to a family. Her
humane society foster families and the Animal Care staff all speak highly of Perdy. You can meet Perdy
at the Animal Care Center 14411 S. Rt
59 in Plainfield IL
Our
pets are housed at the
The
adoption fees range from $59 to $199 and all include spay or neuter, rabies
vaccine, first distemper vaccine, fecal test, first worming, heartworm test (if
applicable), canine bordetella, feline leukemia test
(if applicable), and an Avid microchip identification implant for all pets.
Name:
Amber
Age:
about 8 years old
Breed:
Dachshund
Weight:
11 pounds
Rescue Information: Midwest Dachshund Rescue or contact
Bonnie 847-358-5105
Adoption
fee: $200.00 Amber has been spayed, she is up to date on all shots, has been
tested negative for heartworm, and is on preventative.
How did he or she come to you?
Amber lived in the same house all of her life. Unfortunately, because of
a divorce, she was turned over to rescue.
Personality traits:
Amber is very active and playful for her age. She loves to run and chase
every animal that comes into the back yard. Amber is a typical dachshund
and does not like the rain--she will hold it all day until the rain stops. She
is crate and baby gate trained and sleeps in her crate at night. She must
have a blanket in her crate because she loves to burrow. When you pick up
her leash, she dances around because she loves to go for walks. Amber
does not like to go for rides in the car--she gets very nervous and upset. We
are working on this by taking small trips around the block then coming home to
play. She is a wonderful lap dog and loves belly rubs.
How is he/she with other animals? Children?
Amber does not like other dogs or any other 4 legged animal.
She needs to go to a home where she is the only pet. She also does
not like young children. She really needs to be socialized.
Additional information: Bonnie @ doxibones@aol.com
Name: Soxy
Age: About 8 years old
Breed: Husky/border collie mix, maybe with a
little of wolfhound spicing, just a perfect and very cute mutt!
Weight: About 55 lbs
Shelter Info: Save-A-Pet
Phone:
847-740-7788, ext. 100
Email:
information@save-a-pet-il.org
Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
Saturday/Sunday:
Tuesday:
closed (By appointment only – limited slots available)
Directions
can be obtained at www.save-a-pet-il.org/aboutus.asp
- click on directions
Adoption Fee: $125 for an adult dog (all dogs are spayed/neutered,
up-to-date on routine shots, tested negative for heartworm and on preventative,
and micro-chipped. Many also already have received their rabies vaccination.) $15 discount per dog when adopting two dogs. They also
qualify for our Senior for Seniors program, adoption
at no cost
How did he/she come to you?
Soxy has lived in the same home
for most of her life. Unfortunately, there was a death in her family so
she found herself whisked out of the home she had known and loved for years.
The other spouse for some reason didn’t want to keep her. Soxy
was quite and still is devastated and can often be found pacing in her
kennel…hence maybe people overlooking her.
Personality Traits
Soxy loves to play fetch.
She knows what you may be thinking: “she is eight years old, how much energy
can she really have?” The answer is plenty! She is an extremely
playful girl. In fact, she is more active in the play yard than a lot of
the younger dogs around here. Now of course her age does factor in
somewhere. How, you may ask. Well, it means that she is very good
at playing games in a “civilized” fashion. She has learned how to play
all of the great games like fetch and tug without forgetting her manners.
She does not jump up or nip, even at her most excited. She loves going for
walks as well and her leash manners are quite exceptional. Her favorite
season is winter because she really likes snow. She likes to roll around
in it. It’s pretty cute to watch too because all of the snow packs up in
her fur and when she stands up, she looks like a giant snowball!
I
really don’t have too many requirements. I think I would fit well into
just about any situation. I just want someone to love again. I am
really good with kids of all ages so if you want a kid-friendly dog, I am your
girl. I also enjoy taking walks and playing, so if that was on your list
of things to do with your new dog, then I’m your girl. I would also do
just fine in a slower paced environment and would be content to lie by your
feet in the evenings quietly chewing on a bone. I would, however, like to be
the only dog in your family. I have so much love and devotion left to
give to my new family. Won’t you please consider giving an older girl a chance?
Soxy can be a little bit shy around new people, but just
spend a little bit of time with her and she will warm up quickly.
How is he/she
with other animals? Children?
She doesn’t really care for other dogs and she has
never really been around cats so we are unsure how she would do with
them. She lived with kids of all different ages, even a newborn, and her
family said that she was always very good with them. She might however be
best with older kids as she has done her share of raising them.
Name: Diane (Dee Dee)
Tab Band #: 631463
Shelter: Anti-Cruelty Society
510 N. LaSalle
(312) 644-8338
Diane is a nine (9) year old beautiful calico kitty who was
transferred to us from another shelter several months ago. She is very playful
and loves to chase her tail. She enjoys getting brushed and purrs and purrs
when you pet her. Diane (Dee Dee) is very loving and
sweet but would be happiest in a home with no other pets or children.
She is spending
time in Violet's Room here at The Shelter where she looks forward to
interviewing potential adopters. Maybe you will be the lucky one to take Diane
home and live happily ever after for many years to come.
NAME:
Bear
AGE: 7 yrs
BREED: Husky/German Shepherd mix
SEX: Male
APPROX. WT: 65 lbs
NAME OF SHELTER: Humane Society of Plainfield
PHONE NUMBER: 815-436-2700
WEBSITE: www.plainfieldhumane.com
LOCATION: Animal Care Center
14411 S Rt 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
HOURS: Mon – Fri 8 am to 8 pm
Sat 8 am to 3 pm
Sun 9 am to 5 pm
ADOPTION FEE: $59
PERSONALITY TRAITS, LIKES, OR DISLIKES: Bear was rescued from an
owner that left him tied outside constantly and neglected him to the point that
his collar had grown into his neck and we had to surgically remove it. He's
amazingly friendly and easy going, he's just happy to be off that leash. We're
hoping that someone will give Bear the chance he deserves to live in a loving
and happy home.
HOW IS ANIMAL WITH OTHER ANIMALS? Needs
to be an only dog.
HOW IS ANIMAL WITH CHILDREN? Not known.
NAME OF ANIMAL: Bambi
AGE: 7-8 months
BREED: Shepherd/Coonhound
mix
SEX: Female
APPROX WT: 38
pounds
PERSONALITY TRAITS, LIKES OR DISLIKES: Bambi
is friendly with everyone yet low-key. She is eager for walks,
play, and companionship--human or other dogs. She does not
jump up or dominate the greeting or play activity. Initially shy,
she soon becomes a favorite and fun companion. Dislikes? We do not
know how she is with cats or very small children. She may like them
also.
HOW IS THE ANIMAL WITH OTHER ANIMALS? Bambi joins
a play yard of shelter dogs daily and occasionally meets other dogs in a
doggie play park. She is a happy, non-aggressive play fellow.
We do not know how she may be with cats. She does not attempt to chase
squirrels or birds encountered on leashed walks.
HOW IS THE ANIMAL WITH CHILDREN? She
is gentle and a comfortable companion with older children. We do not know
how she is with infants or small children; we would recommend an adult present
with any dog with young children.
NAME OF SHELTER:
PHONE
NUMBER: 312-409-1162
LOCATION:
HOURS:
ADOPTION FEE: $100.00.
Bambi is fully vetted which includes a microchip.
Name: Wesley
Age: ~15 years
Breed: Wirehaired Dachshund
Weight: ~12lbs
Shelter
Info:
Adoption fee: $150
How
did he come to you?
Wesley came to MWDR in April 2005 after he was rescued from a
puppy mill breeding facility where he was being used as breeding stock.
Personality
Traits:
Wesley is "THE MAN" and still quite active for his age. Despite
living his life at a breeding facility, Wesley is the sweetest little doxie you'll ever meet. He's a happy guy whose tail is always
wagging.
He is mostly potty trained.
He needs to be let outside often and may have an accident once in a
while. He uses the doggie door like a champ! Wesley is crate and baby-gate
trained.
He is very eager to please
and is a perfect lap companion. He's always ready to cuddle and get belly rubs!
How
is he with other animals? Children?
Wesley would love to go to
a home with someone who has another adult or senior dachshund or other
dog for companionship. He loves being around older dogs, but does not like
the young ones that get in his face all the time. Older, respectable
children would be ok.
Name: Bethany Bethany
Age: About a year and a half old
Breed: Australian Shepherd, rottie, border collie – who knows
the exact recipe?
Weight: About 40lbs
Shelter Info: Save-A-Pet
Phone: 847-740-7788, ext. 100
Email: information@save-a-pet-il.org
Adoption Fee: $125 for an adult
dog (all dogs are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on routine shots, tested negative
for heartworm and on preventative, and microchipped.
Many also already have received their rabies vaccination.)
How did he/she come to you?
A no-kill shelter was
closing down and Save-A-Pet took in 18 dogs, thanks to a local boarding kennel
and many foster homes that took a dog in on a temporary basis. She was part of
quite an expedition!
Personality Traits
Quite a little hobo at
times, she drinks from puddles in the sand play area or digs for old treats. We
are not even sure if she has ever been in a home environment. She probably
hasn’t had a lot of exposure to many things and would therefore need help with
confidence building as well as getting comfortable in new surroundings. As she
is quite a copy cat…ooops or should we say copy dog,
she would probably do better in a home that already has another dog. She often
follows their lead. She would of course still need people willing to spend time
one on one with her.
She has been to the
How is he/she with other animals? Children?
Small kids and/or a busy
household might overwhelm her too much.
And if you don’t have a dog
yet, she would love to go home with one of her sisters…maybe between relatives
and friends or neighbors, she and her “two sisters” could all get adopted. This
way they could easily keep in touch with each other.
NAME:
Mello
AGE: 5 1/2
BREED:
Golden Retriever/Rottweiler Mix
SEX: Male
APPROX. WT:
60 lbs
ID NUMBER: 631995
NAME OF SHELTER: Anti-Cruelty
Society
PHONE NUMBER:
312-644-8338
WEBSITE:
www.anticruelty.org
LOCATION:
Anti-Cruelty Society
510 N. LaSalle
HOURS: