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Abracadabra A222076 Abracadabra is a 2 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/22/21 as an owner surrender. Handling vide... show more

Abracadabra A222076 Abracadabra is a 2 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/22/21 as an owner surrender. Handling video: https://youtu.be/aZaTOOARtDY Poor Abracadabra was returned after a few months for being too dog reactive. We knew she needed to be an only pet during her first stay and so did potential adopters. This world is full of only dogs, reactive to outside world type dogs, that live happy lives in homes willing to work with them. Abracadabra will need a family that understands her needs and loves her as a one and only. The little gal that left us last year came back all grown up (and in)! She’s a little cute chunk now but her ears still are the same spell casters we remember. Abracadabra is easy to leash and very engaging with her handler. She definitely didn’t love come back to the shelter and let staff know her displeasure but since that has seem to come to terms. She’s learned some new commands like down and takes her treats gently. Abracadabra allows all over handling and is respectful of our personal when we were down on her level. Every dog dreams of big grassy fenced backyards to romp around in but they don’t all need them to be happy. Abracadabra might do better in the burbs opposed to the hustle & bustle of city life, but a good home dedicated to her training is the best starting point for her. ** 2020 INFO ** Handling 10/25: https://youtu.be/wincB9Ra4X0 Handling video: https://youtu.be/bVrskJ32rzs Abracadabra will cast her spell on you and make you fall in love with her immediately, that's for sure! It certainly worked on us. Abracadabra is ready to get out of her kennel when it's her turn to get outside for some fresh air. This girl is sweet and playful and will nail her 'sit' for a treat each time she is asked. Abracadabra's tail wags and she seems to looooove human attention. This gal is on the smaller side and seems to have been well taken care of. And not to state the obvious but... how cute is she?! Abracadabra is awesome. show less

Ashlyn A225467 Ashlyn is a 2 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/16/21 as a stray. Handling 3/28: https://youtu.be/... show more

Ashlyn A225467 Ashlyn is a 2 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/16/21 as a stray. Handling 3/28: https://youtu.be/Rxek6spU2N0 Handling 3/21: https://youtu.be/3UL3MXFFBjU Handling 3/20: https://youtu.be/b6ebvJP1W2g Handling 3/17: https://youtu.be/80dWdjxsg1Q Handling video: https://youtu.be/ObQPjzIljLU Leash Test: https://youtu.be/_uO_nO4a1Rs Leash Test: https://youtu.be/n-GrFZaHAlM Leash Test: https://youtu.be/t4aRMn_lGsY Ashlyn is a playful puppy, a puppy that has already had her own puppies. She was dropped off at the front desk without any information; left most likely by her owner. Ashlyn was still plump with milk from her last litter too. When we approached her kennel she wasn’t the smiling dog from her intake photo anymore. She was clearly sad and confused but was easy to get outside. Ashlyn owner searched most of our first day out. She allowed handling all over and even found a little energy to play briefly with toys. After a few days, Ashlyn was less upset about being a shelter dog. She loves to play and has great energy with toys, nothing over the top. She’s gentle taking treats and sits on command. Ashlyn cuddles perfectly and really soaks up any attention given her way. She’s pretty darn perfect. show less

Boom A225766 Boom is a 1 year old male who came into the shelter on 3/26 as a stray. Handling: https://youtu.be/uT8SUS3-t1I Leash Test... show more

Boom A225766 Boom is a 1 year old male who came into the shelter on 3/26 as a stray. Handling: https://youtu.be/uT8SUS3-t1I Leash Test: https://youtu.be/fKo4R3twrRk Meet Boom! Why Boom? Because this guy's personality is explosive! Boom is a young, energetic boy (did I say energetic?) who busts out epic zoomies the second you drop that leash. Boom is so excited to be outside and surrounded by toys. This one! This one! No, that one!! Boom can't decide which toy is THE ONE. Just take them all Boom. Boom knows sit but has ants in his pants and just can't sit still! Boom will need a home dedicated to his training and helping him burn off some energy. Boom takes play time seriously! He doesn't really need you there except to cheer him on - he self-entertains with the best of them. Pretty sure Boom has never had any guidance in his young life, so a structured environment where his energy can be directed to productive endeavors would be the ideal fit. Look at Boom and try not to smile, go ahead, we'll wait. show less

Boop A225323 Boop is a 6 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/11/21 as a stray. Handling: https://youtu.be/1zMVpfbgP... show more

Boop A225323 Boop is a 6 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/11/21 as a stray. Handling: https://youtu.be/1zMVpfbgPBY Leash Test: https://youtu.be/WFTUwQHGDZw Boop! That's just what we want to do to that little pink and black nose! Boop is a fun girl with some junk her trunk and passion to party! Boop knows sit but would much rather be bouncing around with a toy. Boop doesn't have much interest in our treats, perhaps she has a more discerning palate than our cheap shelter treats can satisfy. She likes toys and loves getting her little wiggle butt scratched. Boop has the most perfect little ears that almost fit her pittie head. Boop is definitely a confident gal who has seen a bit of the world and is ready to settle down with a family of her own. Boop is easy to leash up, only pulls a little, and is happy to let your pet her all over! show less

Brownie A226058 Brownie is a 4 year old male who came into the shelter on 4/4 as an owner surrender. Handling: https://youtu.be/pWlc-... show more

Brownie A226058 Brownie is a 4 year old male who came into the shelter on 4/4 as an owner surrender. Handling: https://youtu.be/pWlc-Wf0Jis Leash test: https://youtu.be/BX91tjMULIs “My ex moved out and never came back for the dog.” *sigh* Trying to explain to Brownie that this is their loss. It’a bad enough when a stray dog comes in rough shape, but when dog comes in underweight, with overgrown nails and a raging ear infection (that he has scratched raw), our blood boils a little hotter. But moving on....onward and upward for Brownie. This sweet, loving, silly guy lived with an 8 year old child, loves tennis balls and has done well meeting other dogs here at the shelter. His fur is so soft he would be a great snuggle companion for any movie night. Brownie is available right now to high tail out of the shelter! show less

Chai A225397 Chai is a 5 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/13/21 as a stray. Handling video: https://youtu.be/fXt... show more

Chai A225397 Chai is a 5 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 3/13/21 as a stray. Handling video: https://youtu.be/fXtmTIVNQ-o A little smooth and a little spicy (like her namesake), this pint-sized girl is easy to leash up and easy to walk out. Chai is so small that you’ll barely notice she’s there! Chai has done lots of owner searching so far and can be a little hard to connect with at first— she seems to be more interested in what’s going on around her which is understandable in these new surroundings. Chai, while she looks like she’s just a pup, seems to be an adult dog with some wear and tear and tartar on her teeth. She’s a good communicator and will allow handling but will also let you know when she’s uncomfortable, of which we appreciate the heads up greatly. She doesn’t show any command knowledge yet but has shown some interest in squeaky toys and treats but again, hey— she’s new here. We’ll continue to spend time with Chai and get to know her and if her family doesn’t come find her soon, we’re hopeful that a rescue will be looking for a perfect apartment sized dog and scoop her up quickly. show less

Earnest A225013 Earnest is an 8 year old neutered male who came into the shelter on 3/7/21 as a stray. Handling 3/9: https://youtu.be... show more

Earnest A225013 Earnest is an 8 year old neutered male who came into the shelter on 3/7/21 as a stray. Handling 3/9: https://youtu.be/FueuqPtfC5g Handling 3/6: https://youtu.be/weYhT1ISelc Handling 3/3: https://youtu.be/_yUAsFe1NOU Handling video: https://youtu.be/h8ooHQ6OBOM Leash Test: https://youtu.be/wGiHawTxXHA Leash Test: https://youtu.be/cYry-fU_SUQ Leash Test: https://youtu.be/vOYi34kYKKY Leash Test: https://youtu.be/tWfwohJCMI4 Earnest doesn’t love the shelter. Who can blame him though. He is slow to come out of his kennel and hates going back inside too. Earnest is low key inside, usually quietly laying in the back corner out of sight. He can be suspicious of the leash but doesn’t put up a big fight coming out. Earnest has mellow energy like an older dog but it’s hard to tell his age by appearance. Outside Earnest is still a mellow guy that doesn’t ask for much. He does some owner searching but will also engage with him handler. Earnest allows handling all over, really enjoys butt scratches, and his happy just to be next to someone. He doesn’t show much interest in toy or treats, hates getting his picture taken, and doesn’t appear to know any commands. We might never see the full personality Earnest hides under his shelter worries so a home that allows him to come out of his shell at his own pace is best. show less

Erin A225319 Erin is a 2 year old female who came into the shelter on 3/10/21 as a stray. Handling 3/21: https://youtu.be/8a1g59mqydg... show more

Erin A225319 Erin is a 2 year old female who came into the shelter on 3/10/21 as a stray. Handling 3/21: https://youtu.be/8a1g59mqydg Handling 3/14: https://youtu.be/HSBXSYqicXg Handling: https://youtu.be/e3WukauKEp0 Leash Test: https://youtu.be/k9BiojjM890 Leash Test: https://youtu.be/ZBdR4K2UnBc Leash Test: https://youtu.be/FNgKJsxetPA Leash Test: https://youtu.be/LZreMAV9FLA Leash Test: https://youtu.be/4Dpf1Hwetak Erin is our treat queen! Erin is a pouty girl in her kennel but very patient while waiting for her turn. She is easy to leash and walks well through the yard. Erin really only has one thing on her mind - treats! She will give you rock-solid eye contact and nails her sit every time. She will accept treat after treat after treat. Did we say she was treat motivated, oh yeah! She wants them like she has never ate before. We don't understand why she is so hungry, she definitely doesn't look underfed. Erin needs work on her approach and can be a bit jumpy for them but also can catch them at a professional degree. Erin allows handling all over and plays nicely with toys. Erin has a beautiful coat and is all around gorgeous too. She doesn't want to spend much time running around if there are still treats to eat. She is a hoot! show less

Ferris A225246 Ferris is a 5 year old male who came into the shelter on 3/9/21 as a stray. Handling 3/21: https://youtu.be/zMKxAjMzBL... show more

Ferris A225246 Ferris is a 5 year old male who came into the shelter on 3/9/21 as a stray. Handling 3/21: https://youtu.be/zMKxAjMzBLg Handling: https://youtu.be/F0-KzG3fifA Leash Test: https://youtu.be/30fcWXMYnhU Bueller? Frye? Anyone? Ferris!!! Ferris is a straight up Chicago special - tough on the outside, but with a big heart. Ferris came to the shelter as a stray pretty unsure and very defensive. He said heck no the first time we tried to take him out of his kennel. Fast forward a few days and hello handsome....we decided we were okay. Ferris is easy to leash up, but does pull some on leash. Ferris clearly hasn't lived a life of luxury; our guess is that he was an outside dog, maybe a guard dog. While he is sweet as pie, he is very easily distracted by any goings while we are walking. He has a hard time focusing because he has major FOMO - fear of missing out. Our wish is for Ferris to end up in a home where he is the star of the show and gets all the love and attention he has obviously been lacking. Ferris is easy to leash up, no issues with kennel return and takes treats nicely. show less

Grai A225630 Grai is a 5 year old female who came into the shelter on 3/22 as an owner surrender. Handling video: https://youtu.be/xko... show more

Grai A225630 Grai is a 5 year old female who came into the shelter on 3/22 as an owner surrender. Handling video: https://youtu.be/xkoKr-zaFkU Leash Test: https://youtu.be/IV0NLiGN_as Leash Test: https://youtu.be/g7EfStQv2V0 Grai has suffered an immense amount of loss recently. Her young owner suddenly passed away in a tragic situation. After living with her owner’s mother, she was surrendered because it was too hard emotionally for the family. Grief is experienced differently and we shouldn’t pass judgement on anyone’s decisions. Grai is definitely confused about her new environment. She came forward and was easy to leash to get outside. She’s a petite lady with manners. Grai spent a lot of time pacing and owner searching. Her quiet cries for her home were heartbreaking to hear. Grai wasn’t interested in toys or treats but did allow handling all over. We hope to get to know her more as she settles into her new normal. Grai and her broken heart are looking for a new home to mend in. Surrender notes: owner passed away and too much emotionally for family to care for, good with children, didn’t live with other animals. show less

Hubert A225152 Hubert is a 6 year old neutered male who came into the shelter on 3/5/21 as a stray. Handling 3/9: https://youtu.be/CV... show more

Hubert A225152 Hubert is a 6 year old neutered male who came into the shelter on 3/5/21 as a stray. Handling 3/9: https://youtu.be/CV1K4emyv-0 Handling video: https://youtu.be/mOYVb_SDgv8 Leash Test: https://youtu.be/B8g2yXjVF50 Leash Test: https://youtu.be/-a9XIdQjwq8 Hubert is a distinguished older gentleman, who puts on a independent front. It seems he spent quite a bit of time on the streets - you can see some evidence of some old wounds, his thinning fur, fairly underweight, and probably has had to fend for himself for a while. But we also get the distinct sense that he craves human connection. After Hubert spent some time exploring the play yard independently, paying no attention to the human with him, we saw a different side of him once we got inside. He immediately wanted to sit next to us. At one point he sat on top of our feet and enjoyed gentle petting over his face and back. He even allowed us to clean his eyes a little. Hubert would wander away for a few moments and then quickly return to our side. Heartbreaking as it might seem, we are grateful he landed at the shelter. Now we can show him what love is really about. We’re going to make sure he has nutritious food, positive human interactions and opportunity to meet with other dogs. show less

Juicy A225819 Juicy is a 7 year old male who came into the shelter on 3/27 as an owner surrender. Handling 4/4: https://youtu.be/THa9... show more

Juicy A225819 Juicy is a 7 year old male who came into the shelter on 3/27 as an owner surrender. Handling 4/4: https://youtu.be/THa9zRrUHpo Handling: https://youtu.be/t2hCaZXqHFY Leash Test: https://youtu.be/0jTLx2rCym0 Look at that little crooked face! Poor sweet Juicy, seven years old and finds himself homeless. Juicy's owner surrendered him when he moved into an apartment with a no pets policy. Sigh. We won't get on that soapbox for now, let's just focus on getting a Juicy where he needs to be....a new home. Juicy finds himself at that perfect canine age - well past the obnoxious days of puppyhood, but still with plenty of life to live. Juicy wasn't much interested in treats or toys, but it could be that he is still in shock about losing his home. He met a female dog a little bigger than him and did well; per his owner he does best with females his size or bigger. Juicy is a gentle boy who loves spending time with his human. We would love to see this handsome boy with the crooked find a forever home to live out the second half of his life surrouned by love. show less

Kenzo A224840 Kenzo is a 2 year old neutered male who came into the shelter on 2/22/21 as an owner surrender. Handling 3/3: https://y... show more

Kenzo A224840 Kenzo is a 2 year old neutered male who came into the shelter on 2/22/21 as an owner surrender. Handling 3/3: https://youtu.be/XJiTBKPZFc4 Handling 2/26: https://youtu.be/pvNj24aJQvU Handling video: https://youtu.be/eON0irsF00M Leash Test: https://youtu.be/A6cqwKzxMnw Kenzo is Mister nice guy. He was super easy to handle even right after being surrendered. Don't let his wide eyes fool you, it's not surprise or shock, just great eye contact. Kenzo has solid leash manners and knows basic commands. He sits when asked and takes treats gently. His first day nerves went away pretty quickly, especially after a few hugs. That is Kenzo’s thing, he’s a big hugger. He plays nicely with toys and has great zoomies when he’s excited. Kenzo is still a young guy and has already been passed around between homes. He deserves security and a real happy life. Surrender notes: not able to care for, got him from a friend 3 months ago, lived with children (no age given) show less

Kilt A225111 Kilt is a 3 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 2/24/21 as a stray. Handling video: https://youtu.be/E7e... show more

Kilt A225111 Kilt is a 3 year old spayed female who came into the shelter on 2/24/21 as a stray. Handling video: https://youtu.be/E7eScRYfp1U Leash test: https://youtu.be/hLID3YTl2T8 Kilt might not have the luck of the Irish but tartan looks beautiful against her red hair. Kilt lays in her kennel in the most adorable way, always with her front paws crossed like a lady. She came to us way to thin and an ear that looks like something to a bite out of it long ago. Other than that she wasn’t in too rough of shape and fairly clean. She is one of the calm dogs and easy to leash. Kilt is surprisingly long legged and still pretty strong for her frail frame. Once the fresh air hits her face, she comes to life. Kilt loves to play with toys and explore the lot. She knows basic commands and takes treats gently. Most skinny dogs are persistent on getting all of our treats but not this girl. We almost had to beg her to take the first few and after that she was nonchalant about additional ones. Kilt loves attention but doesn’t demand it. She happily wags her tail when we pet her and will cuddle if invited but doesn’t jump all over us when down at her level. Her body tells a story of hardship but not her attitude. Kilt is ready for her luck to change for the better, that starts with a family to call her own. show less

Lechita A225905 Lechita is a 3 year old female who came into the shelter on 3/29 as an owner surrender. Handling 4/10: https://youtu.... show more

Lechita A225905 Lechita is a 3 year old female who came into the shelter on 3/29 as an owner surrender. Handling 4/10: https://youtu.be/cO-PqMOpfz0 Handling video: https://youtu.be/K35cD6MIII0 Leash Test: https://youtu.be/r8xaq7wPKn8 Lechita is so scared. She has a deer in headlights look in her eyes constantly. The first week at the shelter all she did was shake when we took her out of her kennel. Just like the other dog she was surrendered with, Lechita is underweight and scarred up. We would guess it was a not enough food for two dogs and fed out of the same bowl situation that led to confrontation. Lechita devoured her first meal before we took her out. She wasn’t as famished once we met her and almost hesitated taking her treats. Lechita would freeze a lot outside but did let us handle her all over. She plays like she doesn’t understand commands and hasn’t shown us even a sit, but she is gentle taking treats. Lechita doesn’t shake so much when we take her out but we are still waiting to see her playful side. Her energy has been mellow so far. Lechita let us know that she is cool leaving her former life behind, including her housemate. She deserves to have a new life surrounded by positive experiences. Surrender notes: can no longer care, lived with dogs (came in with MooMoo A225904) show less