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Rooney

Young
Female
Medium

Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Mixed Breed

About Rooney

Itasca, IL

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler&Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Rooney’s Compatibility

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Rooney's Story

FAST FACTS: * 3 Years Old & 29lbs * Dog Friendly * Potty Trained * Crate Trained * Fence Yard Required Rooney is a sweet, sensitive soul with a playful spirit just waiting to shine. Dog friendly and eager to connect, she may take a little time to warm up—but once she does, her fun-loving personality comes to life. She loves to initiate play with her canine friends and has an especially adorable habit of emptying her toy box, proudly carrying her treasures around the house, and even creating her own little toy collection outside. She’s fully potty trained and finds comfort in having a space of her own. At night, she sleeps peacefully in her crate in the bedroom, and during the day she relaxes in her puppy pen, proving herself to be a very good girl when left alone. Rooney is still building confidence with the world around her. She can be a bit shy and timid at times, especially with loud noises, fast movements, or unfamiliar situations like doorways and walks on a leash. Because of this, she hasn’t yet met children, and a calmer home would likely help her continue to blossom. With her higher energy and curious nature, Rooney would thrive in a home with a securely fenced yard where she can safely explore, run, and just be her free-spirited self. She absolutely loves being outside, taking in all the sights and smells, and would do best with patient adopters who are willing to go at her pace and continue building her confidence through positive reinforcement and training. She is very food motivated and enjoys learning, making her a wonderful candidate for training classes that will help strengthen her skills and deepen her bond with her people. Rooney is the kind of dog who forms a quiet, meaningful connection. Affection comes on her terms, but when she’s ready, she’ll gently seek you out for soft chin scratches and companionship. She adores being talked to and will happily listen to your voice, taking comfort in your presence. With time, patience, and love, Rooney will continue to come out of her shell and show just how special she truly is. If interested in adopting me please fill out an application on our website at www.fetchingtailsfoundation.org; please make sure you fill in every required field/question or your submission will not go through. Please note that we take time to learn as much as we can about each dog in our care and our bios are our current observations; we are unable to make any guarantees on the future health or temperament of your adopted dog. Most dogs in our care come with unknown pre-rescue history and as such breed and age estimates are an educated guess. ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS: *ADOPTION FEE: $375 *Be at least 21 years of age *Have the knowledge and agreement of all adults living in the household *Have approval from owner of residence (written in lease) *Have a valid ID with current address (please provide proof of address if ID address is not up-to-date) *Be approved as a suitable adoptive home by Fetching Tails Foundation *Be prepared to make a lifetime commitment *QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR POLICIES? All your answers here: https://www.fetchingtailsfoundation.org/faq

FAST FACTS:
* 3 Years Old & 29lbs
* Dog Friendly
* Potty Trained
* Crate Trained
* Fence Yard Required

Rooney is a sweet, sensitive soul with a playful spirit just waiting to shine. Dog friendly and eager to connect, she may take a little time to warm up—but once she does, her fun-loving personality comes to life. She loves to initiate play with her canine friends and has an especially adorable habit of emptying her toy box, proudly carrying her treasures around the house, and even creating her own little toy collection outside.

She’s fully potty trained and finds comfort in having a space of her own. At night, she sleeps peacefully in her crate in the bedroom, and during the day she relaxes in her puppy pen, proving herself to be a very good girl when left alone. Rooney is still building confidence with the world around her. She can be a bit shy and timid at times, especially with loud noises, fast movements, or unfamiliar situations like doorways and walks on a leash. Because of this,

How To Adopt

Rooney was listed as adoptable by Fetching Tails Foundation

How can I adopt Rooney?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Fetching Tails Foundation. 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 Rooney 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 Fetching Tails Foundation for details on the pet.

When can I meet Rooney?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Fetching Tails Foundation will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rooney, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Fetching Tails Foundation, and they'll be happy to help!

Fetching Tails Foundation's Adoption Policy

1). All dogs listed on the website are currently available for adoption. We are volunteer-run and will do our very best to respond to your interest in one of our dogs within 24-48 hours. If you have not received a response by the 48-hour mark, please check your spam. 2). The decision to place one of our rescue dogs into either a foster home or adoptive home is not one that we take lightly. We reserve the right to deny any application and may not disclose the reason for denial. This decision is not made on a first-come, first-served basis, it is determined by who would be the best fit for our dog based on their personality in a foster home. 3). At times we have multiple applications on the same adoptable dog - and we reserve the right to stop accepting applications at any point when there is an overwhelming number of applicants for the same dog. This may be the reason you do not see the particular dog on our website or any partner websites, even after submitting an application. If an application is submitted, you should expect a response from us. Process Application – As a potential adopter, you will fill out and submit an adoption application. Your application will be reviewed by an FTF Volunteer, who will contact you within 24-48 hours of submission. Again, please check your spam if you do not hear from someone by the 48-hour mark. Meet If the application is deemed a good fit, the foster/volunteer will schedule a meet with the applicant and everyone in the household. All members of the application household, including dogs, will meet at a secured location decided by the foster and applicants. If a person or dog is over often, they are able to attend as well. Home Checks: After the application has been approved and the meet and greet has been done we will move forward with a home check. ** Please note, if you are in a rented home, we will be contacting your landlord for their approval prior to adoption. If the approval is not written in your lease, we will need written approval from your landlord. Contract If you are approved for adoption, you will be notified and adoption will be scheduled at one of two locations. You will fill out our adoption contract, which details our policies and procedures regarding the responsibility and care of the Fetching Tails dog. At this time you will receive proof of all vaccinations, the microchip number, test results, a rabies certificate, and any additional medical records, if necessary. Adoption Donation When you adopt a dog, you're not buying a pet. Your donation isn't a fee for your adoptee - it's a gift that helps us pursue our mission, save lives, and ensure we can provide care to all the dogs in our program. Senior dog. 8 years and up / $125 Adult or Young Dog. 6 months to 7 years / $375 Puppies. Under 6 months / $450 (Cash or check accepted only on adoption day) Care Provided At minimum, all Fetching Tails dogs receive the following: Fecal tests (and treatment, if needed) Age-appropriate Vaccinations Microchip, which will be transferred to you at the time the adoption is processed with our 24PetWatch chip Heartworm Test (and treatment, if positive) Spay/Neuter Surgery Flea & Tick Preventative (during the proper season) Heartworm Preventative (during the proper season) **Please note the following: 1). We are unable to make any guarantees of the future health, age, temperament, size, or breed of your adopted dog. 2). In the event that the adopter is no longer able or willing to care for the adopted dog, or the dog is no longer a “fit” in the home, the adopter understands that the dog MUST be returned to Fetching Tails Foundation. If the adopted dog is not returned to Fetching Tails, the Foundation has the right to subject a fine and if necessary, will take legal action. 3). Please read over your adoption contract carefully.

Our Mission

Fetching Tails Foundation works to give vulnerable, homeless dogs new leases on life. Our work is defined by humane practices and an iron-clad value set rooted in care and compassion. Unyielding in our commitment, we strengthen our community by supporting animal welfare, promoting rescue, and by developing programs that fa...