Hope

Hope's story began on a freezing winter night in Kentucky. During an ice storm, she was left tied to a gas pump and abandoned in the cold. Thankfully, a compassionate passerby refused to leave her behind and brought her to safety. Soon after, Hope found refuge with a loving Starfish foster family, where she has been thriving ever since. Thanks to one act of kindness, Hope is now safe, loved, and ready to find the forever family she deserves.<br/><br/>Estimated to have been born around March 2025, Hope is a beautiful young dog weighing approximately 60 pounds. Despite her difficult start, she has blossomed into a well-mannered and affectionate companion. She is fully potty trained, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash. Hope also enjoys the company of other dogs and would be happy to share her home with a canine friend.<br/><br/>Hope is the perfect combination of playful and cuddly. She loves to have fun, whether it's exploring, playing, or spending time with her people, but she also knows how to settle down and enjoy a quiet evening filled with snuggles. Her gentle nature, sweet personality, and joyful spirit make her a wonderful companion.<br/><br/>Most of all, Hope embodies resilience. She has overcome a heartbreaking beginning without losing her trust in people or her capacity to love. Now, she is looking for a family who will cherish her, provide the stability she deserves, and ensure she never feels abandoned again.<br/><br/>If you're looking for a loyal best friend with a heart as big as her smile, Hope may be the perfect addition to your family.<br/><br/>Could Hope be the missing piece in your happily-ever-after?<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup, please complete our online adoption application, which 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 it to the foster family to set up a meet! <br/><br/>The adoption fee of $250 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.

Hope's story began on a freezing winter night in Kentucky. During an ice storm, she was left tied to a gas pump and abandoned in the cold. Thankfully, a compassionate passerby refused to leave her behind and brought her to safety. Soon after, Hope found refuge with a loving Starfish foster family, where she has been thriving ever since. Thanks to one act of kindness, Hope is now safe, loved, and ready to find the forever family she deserves.

Estimated to have been born around March 2025, Hope is a beautiful young dog weighing approximately 60 pounds. Despite her difficult start, she has blossomed into a well-mannered and affectionate companion. She is fully potty trained, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash. Hope also enjoys the company of other dogs and would be happy to share her home with a canine friend.

Hope is the perfect combination of playful and cuddly. She loves to have fun, whether it's exploring, playing, or spending time with her people, but she also knows how to settle down and enj

Hope's story began on a freezing winter night in Kentucky. During an ice storm, she was left tied to a gas pump and abandoned in the cold. Thankfully, a compassionate passerby refused to leave her behind and brought her to safety. Soon after, Hope found refuge with a loving Starfish foster family, where she has been thriving ever since. Thanks to one act of kindness, Hope is now safe, loved, and ready to find the forever family she deserves.

Estimated to have been born around March 2025, Hope is a beautiful young dog weighing approximately 60 pounds. Despite her difficult start, she has blossomed into a well-mannered and affectionate companion. She is fully potty trained, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash. Hope also enjoys the company of other dogs and would be happy to share her home with a canine friend.

Hope is the perfect combination of playful and cuddly. She loves to have fun, whether it's exploring, playing, or spending time with her people, but she also knows how to settle down and enjoy a quiet evening filled with snuggles. Her gentle nature, sweet personality, and joyful spirit make her a wonderful companion.

Most of all, Hope embodies resilience. She has overcome a heartbreaking beginning without losing her trust in people or her capacity to love. Now, she is looking for a family who will cherish her, provide the stability she deserves, and ensure she never feels ab