Botox - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Effingham, Illinois

Most Shar Peis are famous for their wrinkles. This puppy apparently missed the memo.

We were told Botox is a Shar Pei mix after reportedly being found in a box outside a relative's workplace. Whether that's true... your guess is as good as ours! Looking at her, we're having a hard time finding the Shar Pei. Maybe there's a wrinkle hiding somewhere we haven't discovered yet. Personally, we'd guess she's mixed with some kind of hound, but unless she's secretly hiding the results of a DNA test, it's all just educated guesswork.

One thing we do know? The name Botox was simply too perfect to pass up for a "smooth-coated Shar Pei mix."

Botox is around 4 months old and has the sweetest personality to match those adorable wonky ears. She's friendly, curious, and always ready to see what the world has to offer. Like any puppy her age, she's full of energy, learning as she goes, and looking for a family that's ready to embrace all the fun (and occasional chaos) that comes with raising a puppy.

Her new family should be prepared for puppy life, including house training, continued socialization, chewing, zoomies, and teaching her what a good canine citizen looks like. The time and patience you invest now will pay off with a wonderful lifelong companion.

As for her breed? Do you see hound? Shepherd? Shar-Pei even? Something completely different? Whatever she is, we know for sure she is at least 100% Good Girl!

Botox's adoption fee is $225. This includes her spay, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, current on flea and tick prevention and deworming, microchipped, and ready to find a family who will love her, wrinkles or not.

To apply visit our website at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

The goal of the Effingham County Humane Society is to reduce animal suffering in our county through educating and promoting...