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Kirby

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Small

About Kirby

Chicago, IL

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Black, Red / Chestnut / Orange, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves Kisses, Playful
House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Kirby's Compatibility

  • This pet has good 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.

Adoption Fee

$475

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Kirby's Story

There are few things more adorable than puppies, and Pal's Place happens to have one of the cutest around: Kirby, a precious and perfect small mixed-breed pup looking for a loving home. This little angel was rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in rural Kentucky with his three littermates. He is now in a loving foster home on Chicago's north side, patiently waiting to meet his forever family. Kirby is just about 6 months old (as of 7/8/26) and weighs 18 pounds. Given his current age and weight, we anticipate a fully mature weight of about 25 pounds. He resembles a mini Golden Retriever and is perfect for anyone looking for a big-dog personality and appearance in a smaller, more compact package. Breed guess...variety pack! Chihuahua is likely, along with terrier breeds such as Jack Russell or Rat Terrier. We also think Pomeranian, Cocker Spaniel, and/or Pekingese could be found somewhere in the family tree. Kirby is a friendly, social, curious, and happy puppy who will make a fantastic companion. Given his probable breed mix, Kirby is a clever, charismatic, enthusiastic, and energetic dog who will thrive with an active, engaging household that shares Kirby's solid sense of humor and zest for life. He enjoys the company of people and other dogs and is a phenomonal companion who we feel will fit in easily in most homes. Puppies are undoubtedly adorable and fun, but require a great deal of time and attention during their first several months. Please remember that puppies this age need frequent potty breaks (every 3-4 hours or so) and lots of playtime, engagement, and mental stimulation throughout the day, so please consider if you truly have the time for a puppy before applying. Kirby's adoption fee is $475. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and started on flea and heartworm preventatives.<br/> <br/>* Kirby is fostered in Chicago, and meetings can be scheduled by appointment only after an adoption application has been completed and approved. His adoption fee is $475. Unfortunately, we cannot place holds on our dogs for any reason. Please do not submit an adoption application unless you are ready to meet and welcome a dog into your home within three days of applying. We respond to inquiries, questions, and applications by email. We are a volunteer-run organization and strive to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours, though we may occasionally take longer. Correspondence from the rescue may end up in your spam or junk folder. If you are awaiting a reply, please check those folders regularly. For more information or to receive an application, email palsplace1@hotmail.com or visit palsplacerescue.org

There are few things more adorable than puppies, and Pal's Place happens to have one of the cutest around: Kirby, a precious and perfect small mixed-breed pup looking for a loving home. This little angel was rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in rural Kentucky with his three littermates. He is now in a loving foster home on Chicago's north side, patiently waiting to meet his forever family. Kirby is just about 6 months old (as of 7/8/26) and weighs 18 pounds. Given his current age and weight, we anticipate a fully mature weight of about 25 pounds. He resembles a mini Golden Retriever and is perfect for anyone looking for a big-dog personality and appearance in a smaller, more compact package. Breed guess...variety pack! Chihuahua is likely, along with terrier breeds such as Jack Russell or Rat Terrier. We also think Pomeranian, Cocker Spaniel, and/or Pekingese could be found somewhere in the family tree. Kirby is a friendly, social, curious, and happy puppy who will make a fantastic companion. Given his pr

There are few things more adorable than puppies, and Pal's Place happens to have one of the cutest around: Kirby, a precious and perfect small mixed-breed pup looking for a loving home. This little angel was rescued from an overburdened animal control facility in rural Kentucky with his three littermates. He is now in a loving foster home on Chicago's north side, patiently waiting to meet his forever family. Kirby is just about 6 months old (as of 7/8/26) and weighs 18 pounds. Given his current age and weight, we anticipate a fully mature weight of about 25 pounds. He resembles a mini Golden Retriever and is perfect for anyone looking for a big-dog personality and appearance in a smaller, more compact package. Breed guess...variety pack! Chihuahua is likely, along with terrier breeds such as Jack Russell or Rat Terrier. We also think Pomeranian, Cocker Spaniel, and/or Pekingese could be found somewhere in the family tree. Kirby is a friendly, social, curious, and happy puppy who will make a fantastic companion. Given his probable breed mix, Kirby is a clever, charismatic, enthusiastic, and energetic dog who will thrive with an active, engaging household that shares Kirby's solid sense of humor and zest for life. He enjoys the company of people and other dogs and is a phenomonal companion who we feel will fit in easily in most homes. Puppies are undoubtedly adorable and fun, but require a great deal of time and atte

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How To Adopt

Kirby was listed as ADOPTABLE by Pal's Place
How can I adopt Kirby?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Pal's Place. 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 Kirby 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 Pal's Place for details on the pet.
When can I meet Kirby?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Pal's Place will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Kirby, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Pal's Place, and they'll be happy to help!
Pal's Place's Adoption Policy
Pal's Place is a foster-based canine rescue serving Chicago and surrounding areas. We do adopt out of state, provided potential adopters are willing to make the trip to Chicago to meet the dog in person before adoption. We do not ship or transport our animals. We rescue dogs from euthanasia at overturned and open-intake animal control facilities. They are placed in foster homes, evaluated, and fully vetted before adoption. If interested in adoption, please read the information below, outlining our fees and process for adoption. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, wormed, and vaccinated before being placed for adoption. An adoption application and contract are required. Our adoption fees vary by dog but are generally as follows: Senior Dogs $275 and up Adult dogs $375 and up Puppies (under twelve months) $475 and up These fees help to cover the expenses of vetting, feeding, and housing the dogs we rescue. We rely solely on donations to continue our work in rescuing needy dogs. HOW TO ADOPT: •Step 1: Submit an application through our website at http://palsplacerescue.org/adopt/ or email palsplace1@hotmail.com for our application in PDF or Word format. Be sure to fully complete the application and ensure contact information for your veterinarian (if you have current dogs/cats in the home or within the past five years) and/or landlords (if renting) is included. We do check vet references, and we do verify if dogs are allowed in rental units. Omitting this information will slow the application process down. Pal's Place has no shelter facility. All our dogs are in foster homes or boarding facilities while they await adoption. Dogs can be seen by appointment once the rescue has approved an application. Any information we know about our available dogs is listed in their bios below this information. Please read the dog's bio thoroughly, we will not respond to emailed questions regarding our dogs if the information is already provided in their bio. • Step 2: A volunteer will do their best to respond to your application within 24-72 hours of submission to schedule a meeting if approved. WE CANNOT HOLD DOGS FOR ANY REASON. The sooner we place a dog into a loving forever home, the sooner we can bring another in desperate need of rescue into our program. Please do not apply unless you are ready to welcome a dog into your home within three days of applying. If you are expecting a response, please check your spam or junk folder, as correspondence from us may end up there. If you haven't received a response within 72 hours, please email Samantha@palsplacerescue.org to verify your application was received. • Step 3: Meet the dog! All adults living in the home must be present at your appointment. If all parties agree the dog is a good match for your home at the time of the visit, be prepared to take your new best friend home with you the same day. We send all our dogs home with a collar, a small bag of the food they have been eating, and their medical paperwork. An adoption contract and disclosure form will be completed at that time, and the adoption fee will be collected (each dog's individual fee is listed in the bio). Adoption fees can be paid via cash, check, Zelle, PayPal, or credit card via Stripe. In the case of litters of puppies, we can no longer hold a particular puppy for visits due to a huge increase in no-shows and last-minute cancelations of meet-and-greet appointments over the past several months. An effort is made to schedule visits with puppies in the order the approved applications were received. Most of our dogs are rescued from high-intake, high-kill shelters in Kentucky. We often have very little information about the dog's past before rescue. Breed and adult size are often educated guesstimates, and we cannot guarantee either. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Monetary donations are always needed and welcomed and fully tax-exempt in accordance with the law.

Kirby is from Pal's Place

[Chicago, IL]

Our Mission
Pal’s Place Rescue is a foster based canine rescue in Chicago. We save and re-home dogs from overburdened and open intake animal control facilities. All dogs are in foster homes and can be seen by appointment once an approved application has been received.

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