Forrest

Forrest was born on 12/25/22. He currently weighs 25-30 pounds and is growing! “Hi I’m Forrest! You may have read my story but if not, I was left in a box outside the day after Christmas right after being born. A rescue took me in but eventually I was able to go stay with a mama dog who had lost … her puppies. She fed me and cared for me and made me into a super well rounded, healthy pup! She was the best mama! I am a very large puppy and will grow to be a big dog. My foster mom says I will be a big teddy bear. I am extremely sweet, but I have my moments, as any puppy does. I don’t play bite often, but sometimes it comes out, as again, I’m still just a baby. I will need a family that is prepared for a big puppy and prepared to continue working with me on training. I’m only 12 weeks old after all. I currently sleep in a crate with my siblings and after some initial crying, I sleep quietly all night without accidents. I am doing very well with potty training, but still have some accidents. I am very smart and very treat motivated, so with some more training, I will learn to be an amazing dog! I love food, treats, toys and other dogs of all sizes and ages! I even play with the kids next door. I have not met any cats so I’m not sure how I would do with them.” If you’re ready for a big, cute, sweet, playful guy, then come meet Forrest! Illinois law requires that all of our dogs and puppies be spay/neutered within 14 days of a veterinarian deeming the dog or puppy is ready to be altered. In order to fully comply with this regulation and reduce the number of homeless dogs and puppies, we do not permit out of state adoptions of unaltered dogs or puppies. Our standard adoption fee is $375 cash or check and $385 credit card ($10 processing fee). It includes spay/neuter when age-appropriate at our participating vets, age appropriate core vaccinations, fecal testing, deworming, flea and tick preventative,1st vet visit at one of our participating vets, and micro-chipping. We must have an application, conduct a phone interview, and meet your entire family to approve an adoption. Please email [email protected] for an application or additional details. Please note that the breeds and sizes posted in this biography are educated best guesses and are not guaranteed. Safe Haven Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption of any dog or puppy to any applicant (adopter) for any reason.

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