Mixed Breed Dogs Available for Adoption in Wheeling, Illinois

Ashley in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match!
Meet our girl, Ashley!

Ashley is a gentle, smaller-sized young pup with the cutest little nose spots and the most charming Dobby ears you've ever seen. Ashley was at Chicago Animal Care and Control, which has been going through maintenance on their dog pavilions. To help create space during construction, volunteers took dogs on 2 day sleepovers. The volunteer that took Ashley home for those 2 days, liked her so much that they reached out to us asking if we'd take her into our rescue so they could foster her longer. We knew she had to be special, and we were so happy we could help facilitate and rescue Ashley.

We don't know Ashley's history before CACC, but she has some scars and clearly wasn't treated well. She can be shy meeting new people, but warms up quickly with some crouching down and baby talk. It only takes one shy meeting for her, then the next time she meets them she loves them. She continues to grow confidence and has really bonded with her foster, which shows that she is ready to bond with an adopter. Ashley does not currently live with other dogs, but she sure does love canine companions. She was a rockstar in playgroup at CACC and seems to gain confidence around other dogs, so may be a candidate to live with a similar sized doggy sibling.

Ashley foster mom really has only great things to say about her:
"She's fully potty trained, rarely barks, and follows you around like a loyal little shadow. A bit shy at first, she quickly blossoms into an affectionate snuggler who loves curling up on the couch for a good movie. She walks beautifully on leash, knows sit and paw, and even does an adorable happy dance for treats! Out and about, she'd make an ideal patio companion-she settles calmly at your side and waits patiently. In playgroups, she was a total rockstar, friendly and eager to please. Smart, loving, and incredibly easy to redirect, Ashley is the full package and so deserving of her forever home. Whoever adopts her will be the luckiest family!"

Ashley's adoption fee is $300. This animal is spayed/neutered, up to date on core vaccines, and Heartworm negative.

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.

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