Shasta

Husky | Lake Zurich, IL

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About

Meet Shasta

Hello, my name is Shasta!  I’m a male husky weighing in at 39 pounds. The vet estimates I’m 6 to 8 months old.   A little bit about my story - I’m an owner surrender after a good person found out I was spending most of my time in a crate with little socialization. Despite that, I’m still a very friendly pup who loves people and dogs.  Since coming to my foster home I have played with many dogs and I get along very well with any size or age doggie friend.  I am learning to respect when the resident senior dog is tired of my energy, and with a reminder of my human, I will just lay down next to him.   If nobody wants to play, I can entertain myself with a bone or a squeaky toy. (I love anything that makes noise!)   I am still learning my manners.  I  sit really well when it is feeding time, and I know how to sit on command. I'm still working on not jumping on counters and people and am slowly getting better, but some smaller humans may not like that about me.   I really love to play and run around in the backyard, so a fenced yard would be best for me.   Since I’m a puppy with a lot of energy, my foster mom takes me for at least a 45 minute walk every day.  I'm d oing very well walking gently on a leash.   I think I would benefit from having an active family or a friendly doggo brother/sister who can keep up with me. I’m doing really well with potty training.  My foster has me on a schedule and I will often let her know if I need to go out.  I haven't had any accidents since coming to my foster home.    One of the best parts is I have already passed the chewing phase...but I love to steal socks or any type of clothes on the floor. I’m all about cuddling and really like to be with my humans - I follow my fosters everywhere. I sleep on my bed next to my human's bed and since I spent most of my short life in a crate, my foster only puts me in it when she is at work. Please - if you are home I don’t like being in my crate - I will start crying. I love to visit the pet store and pick out a toy or bone - I even bring it to the cashier, carrying it in my mouth the whole time!  I hope you are someone who will be patient with me and will firmly, but lovingly  help me continue to learn my manners.   Now that you know a little bit about me, do you think I can start my new chapter in life with you? I promise to love you with all my heart!      -Shasta     Shasta is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, and neutered.  His new family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing Shasta 's adoption fee is $400.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you're interested in adopting Shasta fill out an Online Application today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.

Adoption Process
Read more about our adoption process on our website at: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ Adoption fees depend on the animal. Please see the pet’s biography for information on their adoption fee. Below is an overview of what you can expect during the pet adoption process: Step 1: Submit an online adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Step 2: Our volunteers will review your application and reach out with a status. This step can take up to five business days. Step 3: If your application is approved you will be invited to meet with the cat or dog you are interested in at a mutually agreed upon time and location. Step 4: We’ll walk you through the benefits of adopting through A.R.F., then complete the adoption paperwork and collect the adoption fee. Then your new best friend is yours! Step 5: Complete required follow-ups such as obedience training or spay/neuter (if delayed due to medical reasons).

Contact
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)
(630) 200-3828
[email protected]
https://www.arf-il.org