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Fred

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

About Fred

Joliet, IL

Breed

Vizsla&Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Red / Chestnut / Orange

Behavior

Personality
Athletic, Smart, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful
House-trained: Yes

Health

Vaccinated:
Yes

Fred’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has good compatibility with other animals.

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Fred's Story

🐾 Ohhh Fred… what a story. 🐾<br/><br/>Meet Fred, a handsome 10 month old dog who defines resilience, love, and second chances ❤️✨. For months, Fred sat in a shelter with all of his siblings, waiting and waiting while the clock counted down toward a euthanasia date. In that loud, stressful place, no one could see the amazing dog hiding inside him… but wow, were they wrong.<br/><br/>Once Fred got his chance, he showed everyone exactly who he is — one of the most trainable, hard-working, and lovable dogs you could ever meet 🐶💪. Fred truly wants to make his people proud and thrives when he’s learning, playing, and being part of the family.<br/><br/>And people? Oh my goodness, they are Fred’s favorite thing ever 🥰<br/>Kids? Even more his favorite 👧🧒❤️ He lights up around them and would happily soak up their love and attention all day long.<br/><br/>Fred would also love a playmate 🐕—big or small, he doesn’t mind! Having a buddy to run around with would make his world even better.<br/><br/>But when playtime is over, Fred’s true talent appears: professional couch cuddler 🛋️🐾. His absolute favorite thing is curling up next to his people, getting pets, and being shown all the love and attention in the world.<br/><br/>And the best part? Fred already has a great foundation:<br/>✅ Potty trained<br/>✅ Crate trained<br/>✅ Has been working with a professional trainer for the last 3 weeks 🎓🐕<br/><br/>✨ Fred is proof that sometimes the dogs who wait the longest have the biggest hearts to give. All he ever needed was someone to believe in him.<br/><br/>Give Fred a home, and he’ll give you a lifetime of loyalty, cuddles, and unconditional love. ❤️🐾

🐾 Ohhh Fred… what a story. 🐾

Meet Fred, a handsome 10 month old dog who defines resilience, love, and second chances ❤️✨. For months, Fred sat in a shelter with all of his siblings, waiting and waiting while the clock counted down toward a euthanasia date. In that loud, stressful place, no one could see the amazing dog hiding inside him… but wow, were they wrong.

Once Fred got his chance, he showed everyone exactly who he is — one of the most trainable, hard-working, and lovable dogs you could ever meet 🐶💪. Fred truly wants to make his people proud and thrives when he’s learning, playing, and being part of the family.

And people? Oh my goodness, they are Fred’s favorite thing ever 🥰
Kids? Even more his favorite 👧🧒❤️ He lights up around them and would happily soak up their love and attention all day long.

Fred would also love a playmate 🐕—big or small, he doesn’t mind! Having a buddy to run around with would make his world even better.

But when playtime is over, Fred’s

🐾 Ohhh Fred… what a story. 🐾

Meet Fred, a handsome 10 month old dog who defines resilience, love, and second chances ❤️✨. For months, Fred sat in a shelter with all of his siblings, waiting and waiting while the clock counted down toward a euthanasia date. In that loud, stressful place, no one could see the amazing dog hiding inside him… but wow, were they wrong.

Once Fred got his chance, he showed everyone exactly who he is — one of the most trainable, hard-working, and lovable dogs you could ever meet 🐶💪. Fred truly wants to make his people proud and thrives when he’s learning, playing, and being part of the family.

And people? Oh my goodness, they are Fred’s favorite thing ever 🥰
Kids? Even more his favorite 👧🧒❤️ He lights up around them and would happily soak up their love and attention all day long.

Fred would also love a playmate 🐕—big or small, he doesn’t mind! Having a buddy to run around with would make his world even better.

But when playtime is over, Fred’s true talent appears: professional couch cuddler 🛋️🐾. His absolute favorite thing is curling up next to his people, getting pets, and being shown all the love and attention in the world.

And the best part? Fred already has a great foundation:
✅ Potty trained
✅ Crate trained
✅ Has been working with a professional trainer for the last 3 weeks 🎓🐕

✨ Fred is proof that

How To Adopt

Fred was listed as ADOPTABLE by 4 Stray Paws Rescue
How can I adopt Fred?
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 Fred 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 Fred?
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 Fred, 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

Fred is from 4 Stray Paws Rescue

[Joliet, IL]

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...
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