Charley Brown (D15052)
Charley Brown came to us from a shelter in Kentucky, barely able to walk. Upon his arrival at our vet, he captured the heart of a woman in the lobby who offered to be his foster home; she couldn't resist the soulful look in his eyes, or his boyish charm! He was diagnosed with a painful condition in his hip that required major surgery. That was 4 months ago. Charley has been in the same foster home the entire time, so we know pretty much everything about him!
Charley Brown is now a year and half old, and weighs about 60 pounds. His surgery was successful and he is no longer in pain. He was left with one leg a little shorter than the other, but it doesn’t affect him at all other than his gait is a bit offbeat. So Charley may march to the beat of a different drummer, but in the personality department he leads the band!
His foster mom says Charley Brown is an extremely loving, happy, good natured dog who will be a forever faithful companion. He is happy, laid back, but also energetic and active. He wants nothing more than to please and be with his people. He enjoys lounging on the couch, going on walks, and just sitting outside while his family is having a barbecue. Charley is not an active barker-- he barks only if he wants something.
He is potty trained and knows some basic commands. When breakfast and dinner are ready he runs into his crate, waiting to be served. He is used to sleeping in his crate, and sometimes climbs inside on his own to take a nap. His favorite toys are ropes, soft toys with no stuffing, extreme kong toys, and rawhide. If he can safely chew and toss it, he will love it!
Charley does very well on walks, rarely bats an eye at passing dogs, and loves to get pets from friendly people. He does pull on the leash some, but is doing well with training—he is very eager to learn. This Charley Brown is no blockhead! At first Charley was terrified of car rides, but he now runs to the car and patiently waits to be lifted into the back seat. He would do well with a family where someone is able to lift 60 pounds, since he still needs to be lifted into and out of the car. Or, portable stairs would also be an alternative.
Charley has feline foster sisters and also 2 adult doggy sisters, but he would not be a candidate for a home with small animals such as birds, hamsters, ferrets or rabbits. He spends most of his time running and playing tug a war with his doggy sisters, and would love a home with a fenced yard where he has a playmate his size. Charley passed assessment for doggy day care and has no problem at overnight camp, except for sleeping in past breakfast time! Though Charley is friendly with everyone, his new family should not have young children that may pat, hug, or fall on his back end, which is still somewhat sensitive. He is very people-oriented and used to having someone around most of the time, so a family with a stay-at-home person or opposing work schedules would be ideal. He would not be happy being left alone for very long hours.
If your family needs a smart, friendly, fun and handsome fellow, come and meet Charley Brown!
Charley's adoption fee of $290 includes vet exam, heartworm test, DHAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, Bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm preventative, hip surgery follow-up, and neuter.
Cosmo (D15185)
Adopted!!
Have yourself some holiday cheer with this adorable little Cosmo pup. Currently about 10 weeks old and weighing in at just under 14 lbs, she likely will be a medium-large size when grown. She's a beautiful chocolate and white color. We are guessing her breed to be some kind of lab-hound mix, but that is only a guess, so anyone adopting her must be willing to take pot luck as to her ultimate size and breed as an adult. Cosmo is a typical young puppy, outgoing and friendly, playful and curious. Because of her young age, she will need a family with a stay-at-home person to attend to her continued socialization, obedience training and potty training. Puppy school is a must.
You can get a taste of Cosmo at the Wilmette Pet Center, 625 Green Bay Rd., 7 days a week during normal store hours. (847-251-6750, www.wilmettepetcenter.com)
Cosmo's estimated date of birth is 10-7-15 and her adoption fee of $325 includes vet exam, distemper combo vaccination, bordetella vaccination, routine deworming, flea/tick control, microchip and spay.
Daiquiri (D15188)
Celebrate the New Year with a delightful Daiquiri. He is a unique (and unknown) blend: he looks like a lab/hound, with possibly some pointer tossed into the mix. Whatever the recipe, his personality is super sweet! Currently about 4 months old and weighing in at just over 17 lbs, he likely will be medium size when grown. Since his exact breed and age are not known, anyone adopting him must be willing to take pot luck as to his ultimate size and breed as an adult.
Daiquiri's foster dad tells us: "He is very affectionate and loves to cuddle up on the couch at night, either in your arms or on the couch near you. He doesn’t need constant attention, he just wants to be in the same room as you. He seems pretty well house-broken although he doesn’t tell you when he needs to go out, so you have to keep track of his schedule. He will be fine in a house with or without other dogs --he knows enough to stay away from my one dog who doesn’t really like to play. On the other hand he and my Pom wrestle and chase each other around the house all the time. He knows how to play with a small dog and doesn’t hurt him at all.
The nice part is he doesn’t chew things and he isn’t a barker like a lot of puppies, so whoever who adopts him won’t have those things to contend with. He really doesn’t like the crate, and will cry for an hour when you put him in there. Because of his good behavior we really don’t use it much. At night he is very content to sleep either with one of the kids in their bed or on the floor next to the bed. He sleeps through the night and is no trouble. We all just love him."
Because he is still young Daiquiri will need a family where someone is home all or part of the day, to keep him socialized and on a regular potty schedule. As with all young dogs, Puppy school is a must!
Daiquiri's estimated date of birth is 10-7-15 and his adoption fee of $325 includes vet exam, distemper combo vaccination, bordetella vaccination, routine deworming, flea/tick control, microchip and neuter.
Elfie (D15166)
Elfie, a 45 pound Shepherd mix who is about 18 months old, came to us with her 9 puppies in November after they were found living under a porch. Her pups have all found their forever homes, and now it's Elfie's turn.
We don't know how she came to be living under that porch, but she was extremely fearful and skittish when she first arrived. She has made great progress. Her foster mom tells us "Elfie might be the smartest dog I've ever had. In spite of her homeless history, she seemed to be leash-trained and house broken. I think she just figured out those things were expected of her, and did them. She also figured out how to jump into the puppy pen to nurse her puppies, then jump out again. The first time I crated her overnight, I had to push her into the crate. The next night she ran down the stairs, nudged open the door to the crate, and sat in there waiting for me. How smart is that?! In fact, Elfie is so smart she needs an experienced person who can stay two steps ahead of her."
Elfie bonds quickly and strongly and prefers women. She is fine around kids, but would do best with older children who know how to approach her without scaring her. She has a lot of youthful energy, and needs daily long walks in addition to frequent off-leash exercise. She is fine with all other dogs, both on and off leash. She loves to play, and would be the perfect second dog if yours is looking for a playmate. Elfie is not a barker unless she's excited and trying to tell you something. She will lie on her doggy bed next to you for hours, as long as she gets her daily exercise.
She is calm and trustworthy in the house, but when left along she likes to explore and collect things. One day she opened all the boxes under the Christmas tree and took the contents to her doggy bed in the basement. She isn't destructive, she is just curious; but since this involves using her teeth some things are damaged in the process. For this reason she should be crated when left alone, and since she can't be crated all day every day she needs a situation where her person is home during the day. In the right situation, with the right person, Elfie would be the ideal dog.
Elfie's adoption fee of $300 includes vet exam, heartworm test, DHAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, Bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm preventative, and spay.
Fozzie (D15143)
Looking for a more mature companion? If so, let us introduce you to Fozzie. Weighing in at 60 pounds, he looks like a result of multiple breeds. His coat is mostly brindle, but his other markings and size suggest perhaps some hound, cattle dog or blue healer, with a shepherd-like face. Fozzie is estimated to be 8 years old – give or take a year in either direction. His mobility is fine; he can jump in the car and climb steps with ease. This dog is a sweetie and wants nothing more than to be near you with his head resting under your arm waiting for a belly rub.
Fozzie was initially very anxious when he arrived in his foster home. But he has made so much progress - he is now much more settled and is evolving into a loving and devoted canine companion. His foster mom reports that while he is wary of unfamiliar noises and unexpected movements (a good watch dog, actually), he calms quickly. Fozzie is a dream on leash - although happy and excited to see other dogs on his walks, he is typically quiet, calm, rarely pulls, and is nonreactive to people, squirrels, and rabbits. He is potty-trained, knows the “sit” command and is getting the meaning of “stay”.
Fozzy has no interest in chewing on things that he’s not supposed to, and while he’s not at all food aggressive (he’s sharing a home with 2 other dogs), he initially behaved like a whirling dervish at mealtime at the prospect of food being served. He now sits patiently and waits for his dish to be placed on the floor and has learned to be respectful of his humans when they eat at a table or on the couch. Fozzie is an eager student, proving that mature dogs can learn new behaviors. This boy truly deserves to have love and security for the rest of his life. This video will give you a sense of what it's like being with Fozzie.
Fozzie probably has some peripheral vision loss in his right eye, but his left eye seems to be working well. However, his foster mom and our behaviorist think of this as a non-issue - it doesn’t seem to impede him in any way. But for this reason, and because unexpected movements and sounds sometimes spook him, we would recommend that he be adopted into a home without young children (we don't think the grandkids visiting will be a problem).
Fozzie’s adoption fee of $175 includes: vet exam, heart worm test (neg.), all core vaccinations (distemper, bordetella, rabies), routine deworming, flea control, heart worm prevention, microchip and neuter.
Scamper (D15096)
Meet Scamper, a terrier mix estimated to be about 4 yrs.old, and currently weighs 11 pounds. Though he was a tad shy when he first arrived, he's acclimated well and is now more outgoing and social. He adjusted to his new foster home right away, made himself at home and crawled in a doggy bed and went to sleep. Scamper is a sweet little dog that will make a nice companion for anybody. He's good on leash walks, and is potty-trained. But the deal with Scamper is that he has to be adopted with his best friend, Hero. They are in the same foster home and have developed a really strong bond. They play, sleep, chill and eat together. For this reason, we can’t bear to separate them.
This little tyke has a lot of energy and loves to run. Here’s a video of Scamper and Hero having a blast together. If you are considering adopting two pooches who are already best friends, look no further. Scamper and Hero are both very loving dogs to their people, so no worries – you won’t be the third wheel.
The adoption fee for both dogs is $400. Scamper’s vetting includes: initial exam, heartworm test (neg.), distemper combo vaccination, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, deworming, heartworm preventative, flea & tick preventative, microchip and neuter.
Hero (D15074-R)
Hero lost his home when his owner, a U.S. Navy veteran, had to give up his 8 dogs after a debilitating stroke left him unable to care for them. Before Adopt-A-Pet and other rescue groups stepped in to save them, the dogs were left alone in the house. Hero, (who answers to “Harry”) is so happy to be with people again, he has bonded quickly with both foster moms he's had along the way. Hero came with complete vet records (pardon the pun) so we know he was well-cared for. His breed is noted as Schnauzer/terrier mix, but he could be a mish-mash of many breeds. (He looks like he has some spaniel in him, don't you think?) Though he may look black in some of his photos, he's actually a deep chocolate brown. We have had differing opinions as to his age – his vet records would indicate he’s 4 now, but his foster home believes he’s probably more like 7-8 years old, give or take, and weighs about 18 pounds. Hero only barks when someone comes to the door - he never growls or guards, and he is house-trained when taken out regularly. He has a delightful personality, being very sweet and well-behaved. He's fine with people he knows but a bit shy around strangers.
Hero/Harry has become very attached to his foster brother, Scamper. They are almost always together, whether it be playing, sleeping, chilling or eating, and both walk well on leash. We can’t bear to separate them, so for this reason we are waiting for someone who would like to adopt these 2 dogs together. Here’s a little preview of these two having a blast playing with each other. But don't worry that their attachment to each other doesn’t mean they won’t be loving to their human(s)… quite the opposite. They will take all the lap time and loving they can get. So if you’re looking for a ready-made pair, please take the time to meet these two great pooches. (Scroll down and ready about Scamper.)
The discounted adoption fee for both dogs is $400. Hero’s vetting includes: vet exam, heartworm test (neg), distemper combo vaccination, bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, flea/tick preventative, deworming, heartworm preventative, microchip, and neuter.
Margarita (D15184)
Adopted!!
Feliz Navidad! Raise your glass for this adorable little Margarita! Currently about 10 weeks old and weighing in at just under 13 lbs, she is the smallest of her littler but will still likely will be a medium-large size when grown. We are guessing her breed to be some kind of lab-hound mix, but that is only a guess, so anyone adopting her must be willing to take pot luck as to her ultimate size and breed as an adult. Although we are still learning about Margarita and her siblings' unique personalities, we know these pups are all really sweet! Because she is still a baby, Margarita will need a family where someone is home most of the day to get her potty-trained and keep her socialized. Obedience training or puppy school is also required.
You can savor this Margarita at the Wilmette Pet Center, 625 Green Bay Rd., 7 days a week during normal store hours. (847-251-6750, www.wilmettepetcenter.com)
Margarita's estimated date of birth is 10-7-15 and her adoption fee of $325 includes vet exam, distemper combo vaccination, bordetella vaccination, routine deworming, flea/tick control, microchip and spay.
Monty (D15165)
Adopted!!
Monty is a cute 23 lb. terrier who we believe is 2-3 years old. While only a guess, we’ve looked at lots of terrier types online and he could possibly be a cross between a Scottie and a Cesky terrier - the Cesky pitching in the long body and the drop ears; both breeds have short legs.
After a tough bout of upper respiratory infection, his good health has returned. Monty is a very sweet and well-behaved fellow. He loves to have his tummy rubbed and enjoys being brushed. He has a backyard to run around in, but also enjoys his twice daily walks and is happy to meet other dogs and then be on his way. While not yet fully potty-trained, he is affectionate and obedient. He doesn’t beg or chew random stuff, but picks up his antler or stiff chew toy for a daily “gnaw”. Monty sleeps through the night without complaint in his own room, and he seldom barks.
Monty would make a great family pet – he is cheerful and will provide a loving presence in your home. His adoption fee of $300 includes: vet exam, heartworm test (neg.), distemper, bordetella and rabies vaccinations, deworming, flea control, heart worm prevention, microchip and neuter.
Mojito (D15187)
Adopted!!
This little Mojito will blend perfectly with the family who's looking for a lively yet cuddly new family member. His sparkling personality will add joy to your life. Currently about 10 weeks old and weighing in at just under 14 lbs, we believe he will likely be a medium-large size when grown. We are guessing his breed to be some kind of lab-hound mix, but that is only a guess, so anyone adopting him must be willing to take pot luck as to his ultimate size and breed as an adult. Mojito is full of puppy sweetness and puppy energy. Because he is still young, he should not be left alone for long hours and will need a stay-at-home person to keep him on his potty schedule, and continue his general obedience training. Puppy school is a must.
You can quaff this delectable Mojito at the Wilmette Pet Center, 625 Green Bay Rd., 7 days a week during normal store hours. (847-251-6750, www.wilmettepetcenter.com)
Mojito's estimated date of birth is 10-7-15 and his adoption fee of $325 includes vet exam, distemper combo vaccination, bordetella vaccination, routine deworming, flea/tick control, microchip and neuter.
Perkins (D15159)
Adopted!!
Meet Perkins, a pocket-sized Yorkie mix with radar ears comprising a good part of his size :) Our vet thinks Perkins is about 6 years old and weighed in at just 6 lbs the day we got him. Although he’s a featherweight size-wise, Perkins is a heavyweight in the love department with a major cute factor going on. He has no need to be the alpha figure and will happily lie on his back, tuck his front paws in and allow you to rub his belly.
Perkins is potty-trained and enjoys going for walks and bounding through the leaves with joy. He sleeps all night in his crate dreaming of what adventure the next day will bring. This angelic sweetheart of a guy will keep your lap warm while charming you with his adorableness and his precious personality. Because of his tiny size and for his safety, we recommend he not be adopted into a home with very young children.
Perkins’ adoption fee of $280 includes: vet exam, heartworm test (neg.), distemper vaccination, bordetella and rabies vaccinations, flea control, routine deworming, heartworm prevention, microchip and neuter.
Tilly (D15183)
Adopted!!
We have seen some amazing transformations, but Tilly's has been one of the most remarkable: This 10 month old Border Collie mix puppy came to us an untrained bundle of energy but adapted to life with her foster family in a matter of days. Instead of avoiding people she started coming when her foster mom called. She learned to use the doggy door and go potty outside, not inside. She learned how to play with her doggy foster brother and not just try to "herd" him. Instead of running around the house she settled down on her doggy bed in the kitchen. Instead of moving Tilly to another foster home as planned, her foster family asked to keep her over the holidays. She became part of their family, so we know she is ready for her forever family.
Tilly currently weighs about 20 pounds. Although her exact breed is unknown and her age is estimated, we do know Tilly is super smart and very athletic. She is good with children and all other dogs, and doesn't have a mean bone in her body. Her foster mom says "Tilly has the best personality. She is so playful--she is great with our dog and she is amazing with kids as well. She sleeps with one of the kids ALL night. Goes to bed when we do, gets up when we are up." Tilly would do best with an active family or person that enjoys daily walks or jogs, and frequent visits to the dog park. Another dog to play with and a fenced-in back yard would be ideal. Typical of any Border Collie, Tilly needs daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is not a good fit for someone who is away for long hours.
Tilly's adoption fee of $300 includes vet exam, heartworm test, DHAPP (distemper combo) vaccination, Bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination, microchip, deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm preventative, and spay.
