Garfield Pit Bull Terrier Mix Lemont, IL

Age/Birthdate:03/16/2024 • Expected Weight: 40-49 lbs• Breed Guess: Pit Mix • Fully Vetted: Yes • Adopt fee: $350

Location: St Anne, IL
Any Special Medical or Special Needs:None

Temperament with:
Dogs: Great
Cats:Good, Curious, wants to play
Children list specific ages: No children in foster home but has a great personality would probably be fine. 10 and up.
Strangers: Great. Loves meeting new people

Training Needs:Need training. Has some basic training
Crate Trained:Yes
Potty Trained:Yes, ocassional accident

Hi, I’m Garfield, an older puppy full of love, life, and plenty of playful energy! My sleek gray coat is just as beautiful as my personality. I’m fully vetted and ready to find my perfect forever family.

I’m great with other dogs and love playing chase or tug-of-war with my foster siblings. When it comes to cats, I’m curious and playful but never aggressive—just looking to make more friends! I haven’t been around kids yet, but I adore meeting new people and making connections.

I’m potty-trained and very good about letting my humans know when I need to go outside. I walk wonderfully on a leash, making me a fantastic partner for strolls or adventures. I do eat my food quickly and prefer not to share with other dogs, so I’m working on learning to relax during mealtimes.

I’m treat-motivated and love toys of all kinds, especially when it involves tug-of-war! Whether I’m playing with my dog friends or keeping myself entertained, I’m always up for fun. Despite being active, I don’t have any separation anxiety or destructive habits, making me a well-rounded companion.

My ideal home would include other pets to play with—dogs or cats—as I get along with both. I’m also very attentive and curious, always eager to explore and learn more about the world around me. If you’re looking for a loyal, playful, and loving pup to join your family, I’d love to meet you! ?

She/He is currently located in Chicago's southwest suburbs and can be seen by appointment once an adoption application is completed and approved by the rescue. We cannot hold our dogs for any reason. Unless the dog or puppy is fully vetted we will only consider applications that are within 1 hour or 40 miles of Lemont, IL. This is due to the required vetting at our partner veterinarians. If the dog or puppy is fully vetted we will allow adoptions out of state or outside of our 1 hour or 40 mile restriction. Please do not apply unless you are ready to meet and welcome a new companion into the home within five days of approval.

ADOPTION FEE: $350 (includes spay/neuter must be done when the rescue schedules it at one of our partner vets, microchip, rabies vaccine, DHPP vaccine, 4DX test (Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichia, Lyme Disease ) and a general wellness which includes dewormer, heartworm prevention and flea/tick prevention)

*Please understand that we will spay/neuter no younger than 16 weeks but it is the rescue's discretion when the dog will get that procedure. We know that some veterinarians recommend waiting depending on the breed's projected size but as a rescue, our goal is to prevent further unwanted, "accidental" litters. Spaying and neutering also have many benefits for cancer prevention and avoiding behavioral problems. The American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association support pediatric spay and neuter procedures for cats and dogs as early as 8-16 weeks of age. We always assess and speak with our partner vets when is the best time to perform this procedure.

Interested? Submit an adoption application at www.rubywhiskers.org/adopt