Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Every week we share information on adoptable pets waiting for homes at area animal shelters.
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Tuesday, March 19
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from DuPage County Animal Care and Control. Sake came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control because his owner had allergies. He is very sweet and calm 6 to 7-year-old. He was in a home with older children and did well. He also gets along with other animals. Sake loves to play with toys and enjoys being outside (which is unusual for a little doggie). He is already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. During his veterinary exam it was discovered that Sake has a heart murmur. He does not need any treatment for it at this time, but we do recommend he monitored regularly by a veterinarian. Kudos came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Glen Ellyn and Wheaton Patch share pets waiting for homes at shelters and rescue groups around the area.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from DuPage County Animal Care and Control. Go Go is a 10-12 month old female Pit Bull. She came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control as a stray. Go Go got her name because she is always on the go! She has a ton of energy and loves people. She currently is in our STAR training program and is learning some basic obedience. Go Go is really smart and will work for a treat! She does however get distracted and will need someone who is ready to help her stay on task. Go Go has had her first try at agility and was not intimidated at all.....in fact she found it VERY exciting! She is a dog that will need to be worked with, but we know that the work…
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Every week we share information about adoptable pets waiting for homes at area shelters and rescue groups.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from DuPage County Animal Care and Control. Star came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control because her owner had health issues. She was dropped off as part of a litter of puppies. All her brothers and sisters have been adopted and she is the last puppy left. She is a very sweet girl and loves to play with dogs and cats. She is a typical puppy and could some basic training. She is already spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Maybe this cute, little, pup can be the main STAR in your life! Pancake came to the shelter because she didn’t like her owner’s cats. We don’t blame Pancake because most bunnies don’t care for predators! Pancake has been …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Every week Patch shares pets waiting for homes at area shelters and rescue groups.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from DuPage County Animal Care and Control. DuPage County Animal Care and Control Blackie Blackie came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control as an owner give up. He is a 12-year-old neutered male, He is vaccinated, microchipped and ready to find a home to spend his golden years. Blackie loves to be pet and especially enjoys belly rubs. He gets along with cats and enjoys playing with other dogs. There are many advantages to owning a low rider pooch…..you never have to worry about them stealing food off the counters and you have a great floor mop! Due to age, Blackie’s adoption fee is only $50. If Blackie sounds like the dog for you, stroll on …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Every week we share adoptable pets waiting for new homes at area animal shelters and rescue groups.
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Tuesday, February 5
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. Squeaky and Buddy are siblings that came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control because their owner had too many animals. They love each other very much and the shelter would like to keep them together. Both Squeaky and Buddy are very calm and sweet kitties. They were raised with children and love them. They were also lived with cats and dogs and don’t mind having animal friends. Both felines are 2 years old, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. It’s always harder to adopt out bonded pairs, but Squeaky and Buddy are such a pleasure to be around you won’t mind having two! If you are into …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Every week Patch shares profiles of pets waiting for homes at area shelters and rescue groups.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. Goose is a 7-year-old Puggle that came to the shelter because his owners were moving and couldn’t take him with. Since being at the shelter the staff has noticed that he is destined to be a superstar! He loves to play fetch and will put on a crowd-pleasing show doing it. He is already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He is all set to find a forever home filled with lots of tennis balls. If you want a fun companion and have a strong throwing arm, Goose may be the dog for you! Milo came to DCACC because his owner couldn’t take care of him. Rabbits can be …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Every week we share information on adoptable pets waiting for homes at area shelters and with area rescue groups.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from DuPage County Animal Care and Control. Georgia came to the shelter from an area breeder that couldn’t sell her. She was adopted out once, but that owner returned her because they didn’t have time to train a puppy. She is a 6 month old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/dachshund mix) who is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Georgia is looking for a home that will take the time to work with a puppy. She has a lot of energy and loves to play. She would do best in a home with children over 14 years of age due to her puppy mouthiness. If you’re into cute puppies and have an interest in dog training Georgia might be the pooch for you! Milo came to DCACC …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Every week we share information about adoptable pets waiting for homes at area shelters or with local rescue groups.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. My name is Butter, and I am a nice, nice boy. I may have a tough look to me, but I’m a sweetheart! I am well behaved, have nice manners, walk nice on a leash, enjoy belly rubs and am a really good dog. I am ready to go, I am about 3 years old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. I am looking for an adult household with no other animals. I’ll be your best friend, just give me a chance! Just like Paula Dean said “Everything is better with BUTTER!” Phoebe came to the shelter because her owner’s daughter became allergic to her. She is 7 to 8 years old, …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Every week Glen Ellyn Patch shares information on adoptable pets waiting for homes at area shelters and rescue groups.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Faith came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control as a stray. When she arrived at the shelter she weighed in at a hefty 18 lbs. The DCACC staff is proud to say that she has lost a pound! They believe that with just a little exercise she will continually lose more weight. Faith absolutely loves being around people. That staff often lets her hang out in the office as they work. Faith also enjoys …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Every week Glen Ellyn Patch shares information from rescue groups about dogs and cats seeking permanent homes.
Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Coco Coco is 5-month-old, female, pit-bull mix. She came into DuPage County Animal Care and Control because her tail knocks over the baby in the house. Being a puppy she is still very playful and happy. Due to her happy tail we recommend that she not go home with kids under the age of 7. Coco is very sweet and loves to be around people. She currently participates in our pet therapy program. Coco …
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