Leigh
About
Leigh
*ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY SUBARU*
FAST FACTS:
*2 Years Old, 54 pounds
*Sweet, Loving, Smart, Devoted
*Medium Energy
*Older Children
*Dog Friendly
*Potty Trained
*Crate Trained
*Fenced Yard Required
*Training Required
BIO:
Hi everyone, my name is Leigh and I'm a happy, houndy girl who's looking for my furever family! I am a sweet and loyal girl and I love to hang out with my people, preferably while being petted. My other favorite pastimes are de-stuffing plush toys, playing fetch, wrestling with my canine foster sibling, and using my smarts to solve puzzle toys. While it's fun to be busy, I also enjoy long naps and I'll even see myself to my crate when I've had enough. Despite occasionally being a Velcro dog, I'll happily entertain myself with my toys or a bone while you work. Just be prepared for my happy wiggles and need for pets when you come home! Although I bond very strongly to my family members, I'm a bit of a scaredy cat about new people. With slow introductions, and lots of treats, my foster family (and whoever my future family is!) helps me to feel more comfortable around strangers in my home and gives me as many breaks as I need.
I'm fully potty trained and will pace/whine by the door when I need to go out. As for my crate, just toss in a treat, and I'll go right in. I'm a smart girl who's never met a treat I didn't like, so teaching me new things is a breeze! I already know some basic obedience skills (sit, down, come, touch, and leave it) and I love learning new enrichment activities like playing find the treat and going through a play tunnel. Smart cookies like me are required to sign up for training classes with their adopters; I know I'll be the top of the class! Outside, nothing is better than going on long walks-so much to see and smell! I generally have good leash manners, except when I encounter a squirrel or rabbit and sometimes pull in their direction. I'm also prone to doing zoomies after my walks, so a fenced yard is a must. I'm so looking forward to meeting you!
Love and licks, Leigh
If you'd like to adopt this dog, please get started by filling out a complete application (incomplete submissions cannot be sent.) Please note that while we take time to learn as much as we can about each dog in our care as possible, our bios are written from current observations. Though we do our best to share as much information as possible about each dog we care for, 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 information pertaining to breed and age are often educated guesses.
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Adoption Fees
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.
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Senior dog. 8 years and up / $125
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Adult or Young Dog. 6 months to 7 years / $375
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Puppies. Under 6 months / $450
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Adoption Requirements
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Lives in 50 mile radius of Itasca within the Illinois border
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Have the knowledge and agreement of all adults living in the household
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Have approval from owner of the residence (written in lease)
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Have a valid ID with current address
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Be approved as a suitable adoptive home by Fetching Tails Foundation
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Be prepared to make a lifetime commitment