Pets of the Week: Local shelters offer cats and dogs for adoption
June 11, 2012 6:16PM
Nelly and Dimpy, 1 year old, are bonded Chihuahuas available from ADOPT Pet Shetler.
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Updated: July 14, 2012 6:05AM
Beaver
Age: 4 months
Breed: Labrador-pit bull mix
Personality: He has a laid-back, sweet-natured personality. He loves playing ball with kids and adults, as well as romping around the backyard with other dogs, big and small.
Other: Already neutered and current on his shots
Adoption fee: $225, which includes microchipping.
Where to find him: Rover Rescue, an all-volunteer dog rescue group, 630-897-7454 or www.roverrescue.org.
Bugsy
Age: 11 months
Breed: Black-and-white short-hair male
Background: Bugsy is being fostered with his siblings, Squeakers and Big Red. Bugsy and his siblings spent a few months at a vet clinic waiting for a foster home to open up. Shortly after their arrival, they exhibited an upper respiratory virus, which left them very sick for a few weeks. They are now happy and healthy.
Personality: He loves to play with the other kittens, enjoys some quality lap time and has adapted well to cat-friendly dogs.
Other: Bugsy is a neutered male and up to date on his shots.
Where to find him: HELP, helpinganimals.org or 877-364-2286.
Nelly and Dimpy
Age: 1 year
Breed: Chihuahua
Background: Nelly and Dimpy were brought to ADOPT in a shelter transfer from Quincy, Ill. They‘ve been at the shelter since May.
Personality: Nelly and Dimpy are inseparable. They like to play and cuddle together. Nelly is the leader and Dimpy follows her. Nelly will be the first to greet you and then somehow communicates to Dimpy that everything is safe. Both dogs are a bit shy and timid, but once they have warmed up to you, they are complete lap dogs. This pair should be adopted together.
Adoption fee: $250 each or $375 for the pair.
Other: All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped and are up to date on age-related vaccines.
Where to find this pet: ADOPT Pet Shelter, 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville, 630-355-2299 or www.adoptpetshelter.org.
Shiloh
Age: 6 months
Breed: Retriever mix
Background: Shelter transfer because of lack of space
Personality: Playful, likes toys and belly rubs, trains well with treats and affectionate
Adoption fee: $200
Other: All animals at Naperville Area Humane Society have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.
Where to find this pet: Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Road in Naperville, hours are 5 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays; 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.
George
Age: 2 years
Breed: Domestic short hair
Background: Surrendered due to allergies
Personality: Affectionate, vocal, playful and good with kids of all ages
Adoption fee: $25 — adoption promotion through Junes 30
Other: All animals at Naperville Area Humane Society have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.
Where to find this pet: Naperville Area Humane Society
