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Carmelo

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Shepherd

About Carmelo

Orland Park, IL

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate, Apricot / Beige

Behavior

Personality
Playful, Gentle, Loves, Affectionate, Friendly
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Carmelo’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Carmelo's Story

Meet Carmelo! <br/><br/>Carmelo is a Shepherd mix with the sweetest, most gentle soul. She was born mid-march 2025. This loving boy is a little on the shy side at first, but with kindness and patience, he quickly warms up and shows just how affectionate and loyal he can be.<br/><br/>He’s wonderful with other dogs and would do great in a home with a friendly canine companion to help build his confidence. Carmelo is already potty trained and is proving to be a quick learner — eager to please and easy to train.<br/><br/>He’ll thrive in a calm, patient, and loving home where he can continue to grow and feel secure. With his gentle heart and loving nature, Carmelo will make a truly special addition to any family ready to give him the love and reassurance he deserves.<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet!<br/><br/>The adoption fee of $400 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!<br/><br/>*please note that we are a foster home based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.

Meet Carmelo!

Carmelo is a Shepherd mix with the sweetest, most gentle soul. She was born mid-march 2025. This loving boy is a little on the shy side at first, but with kindness and patience, he quickly warms up and shows just how affectionate and loyal he can be.

He’s wonderful with other dogs and would do great in a home with a friendly canine companion to help build his confidence. Carmelo is already potty trained and is proving to be a quick learner — eager to please and easy to train.

He’ll thrive in a calm, patient, and loving home where he can continue to grow and feel secure. With his gentle heart and loving nature, Carmelo will make a truly special addition to any family ready to give him the love and reassurance he deserves.

If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a

Meet Carmelo!

Carmelo is a Shepherd mix with the sweetest, most gentle soul. She was born mid-march 2025. This loving boy is a little on the shy side at first, but with kindness and patience, he quickly warms up and shows just how affectionate and loyal he can be.

He’s wonderful with other dogs and would do great in a home with a friendly canine companion to help build his confidence. Carmelo is already potty trained and is proving to be a quick learner — eager to please and easy to train.

He’ll thrive in a calm, patient, and loving home where he can continue to grow and feel secure. With his gentle heart and loving nature, Carmelo will make a truly special addition to any family ready to give him the love and reassurance he deserves.

If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet!

The adoption fee of $400 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and

How To Adopt

Carmelo was listed as Adoptable by Starfish Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Carmelo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Starfish Animal 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 Carmelo 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 Starfish Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Carmelo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Starfish Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Carmelo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Starfish Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Starfish Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
We are a foster home based organization and we schedule meet and greets with approved applicants only.PLEASE COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION if you are interested in adopting one of our pets. After your application is reviewed and approved by our team, we will work with the foster family to schedule a meet and greet for you and the adoptable pet. If that goes well, a follow up visit at your home will be scheduled. The adoption is finalized when a home visit is completed/approved. We do contact vets and landlords if you rent. **AT THIS TIME we adopt to local Chicagoland homes only. We do not do out of state adoptions** If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please visit our website and complete an application: DOG APPLICATION: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application CAT APPLICATION: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application www.starfishanimalrescue.com https://www.facebook.com/starfishanimalrescue  

Carmelo is from Starfish Animal Rescue

[Plainfield, IL]

Our Mission
Interested in saving a life???  We rescue from very high kill shelters and help strays in Kentucky, These shelters are very isolated, with many animals dropped off on a daily bases.  These animals have no hope without rescue and fosters.  We are always in need for fosters!  Please contact starfishfosters@gmail.com. The mi...
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