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Athena

Adult
Female
Medium

Mixed Breed

About Athena

Joliet, IL

Breed

Mixed Breed

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Coat: Medium

Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality

Athletic, Funny, Affectionate, Gentle, Curious, Playful

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Athena’s Compatibility

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Athena's Story

Athena 🐾💗 2‑Year‑Old Pit Mix ✨ Meet Athena, the sweetest little Velcro pup you’ll ever meet! 🥹💞 Originally found wandering the streets of Chicago, this brave girl was brought to PAWS Tinley, where things didn’t go quite as planned. After a bit of back‑and‑forth, two police officers (yep, heroes in and out of uniform! 🚓🐶) stepped in to foster her until she could find her forever home. Athena has been waiting patiently, but a few potential adopters have fallen through—so she’s still looking for her perfect match. 🌟 What she loves: • People. Like… ALL people. She just wants attention, cuddles, and more attention. 😍 • Being by your side 24/7—Velcro dog energy activated. 🫶 • A nice fenced-in yard to explore safely. 🌿 What she needs: • A home with no other animals—Athena wants to be your one and only princess. 👑 • Someone who appreciates her big heart and loving nature. • A human who will keep up her great habits—she’s crate trained and thrives with structure. 🏡 Athena is loyal, affectionate, and ready to love her forever person with her whole goofy heart. If you’re looking for a best friend who will stick to you like glue, this girl is it. 💗🐾 Want to meet her? She’s ready to melt your heart. 💞

Athena 🐾💗
2‑Year‑Old Pit Mix ✨

Meet Athena, the sweetest little Velcro pup you’ll ever meet! 🥹💞 Originally found wandering the streets of Chicago, this brave girl was brought to PAWS Tinley, where things didn’t go quite as planned. After a bit of back‑and‑forth, two police officers (yep, heroes in and out of uniform! 🚓🐶) stepped in to foster her until she could find her forever home.

Athena has been waiting patiently, but a few potential adopters have fallen through—so she’s still looking for her perfect match. 🌟

What she loves:
• People. Like… ALL people. She just wants attention, cuddles, and more attention. 😍
• Being by your side 24/7—Velcro dog energy activated. 🫶
• A nice fenced-in yard to explore safely. 🌿

What she needs:
• A home with no other animals—Athena wants to be your one and only princess. 👑
• Someone who appreciates her big heart and loving nature.
• A human who will keep up her great habits—she’s crate trained and thrives with structu

How To Adopt

Athena was listed as ADOPTABLE by 4 Stray Paws Rescue

How can I adopt Athena?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with 4 Stray Paws Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Athena is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to 4 Stray Paws Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Athena?

If you've submitted an inquiry, 4 Stray Paws Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Athena, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to 4 Stray Paws Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

4 Stray Paws Rescue's Adoption Policy

Our Mission

Our mission as a rescue is to assist community cats (and abandoned stray dogs) get the medical care they need and deserve: the cats and dogs that have no one else to ensure they are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for illness and injuries they endure while being outside. Our goal is to help slow down the overpop...