Baby Girl - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Wheeling, Illinois

Baby Girl is at our shelter. Please submit an application from our website or just come in to meet her during open hours!

Scroll through her pictures to see all of her cute videos!

One look through her pictures and videos and it is plain to see: Nobody puts Baby Girl in a corner! Though she is all of 14 lbs, this girl is a QUEEN. She is the kind of dog who really doesn't have to do much to command respect. Baby Girl will walk into playgroup with eight dogs who are all 3-5 times her size and rough housing with each other, and not bat and eye. And oddly, neither will they! They love her instantly, as did we.

Baby Girl hitched a ride up here all the way from Alabama. She lived in a foster home with kids and other dogs, including our very own Melissa. She is demure, adorable, quiet, well-behaved... no one can find a single negative thing to say about Baby Girl!

We are already so jealous of the lucky adopter(s) who get to make her part of their family! Please ask about Baby Girl today.

Baby Girl's adoption fee is $375. This animal is spayed and up to date on core vaccines.

Baby Girl is Heartworm positive and is undergoing treatment with us. Heartland will cover the cost of treatment until she is Heartworm negative.

Heartworm disease is common in dogs throughout the United States. It is a mosquito-borne disease and is not contagious to humans or other pets.

If left untreated, heartworm infection can cause death due to lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs of the body.

However, her Heartworm infection was identified and is being treated, and the prognosis is excellent.

Heartworm disease is both preventable and curable. Once cured, a normal quality of life can be expected. It is important for all dogs to stay on lifelong Heartworm prevention, as even Heartworm positive dogs can be reinfected at any time if not current on preventions.

Baby Girl is on a 28 day course of antibiotics, after which she will receive three injections to treat her Heartworm (the first one will be on 7/21/26; with the final two on 8/18 and 8/19). All treatments will take place at our shelter with our veterinarian.

That will complete the treatment, but she will need a quick retest at the adopter's vet 9 months post-treatment to make sure that she is Heartworm-free.

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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