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Michelle is a 2 year old female Lab mix who weighs in at approximately 45 pounds. This dog's adoption fee is $450. If you are still interested, please read more below.
If you are EXTREMELY patient, you may find that Michelle is the perfect dog for you! Michelle came to ARF at a year and a half of age. We do not know her history, but we suspect it was a very sad one! Her first two weeks with her foster family, she never left her bed, that they could see. Of course, she pooed and peed there, and would cower afterwards, obviously fearful that she would be severely punished. It took 3 months for her to leave the room with her bed, to finally join the family. She warmed up first to the oldest son, who worked hard to make her comfortable, then Mom, then Dad, then the younger son. Now she enjoys the whole house and is fully housetrained (including letting her foster know when she needs to go out). And, now she mostly wants to be wherever the family is. Michelle had to be taught to walk on a leash, but is now able to handle that well. She was frightened of every movement and noise at the park, but has greatly improved. She loves to run free in large outdoor areas, but comes back immediately to the family when called. She is frightened of other dogs, is scared of new or unusual noises, and is scared of new people too. If you want to get to know Michelle, you will need to be willing to have quite a few meetings with her in her own yard, so that she can gradually become comfortable with you. If she does get comfortable, you will find a sweet, gentle, low-key pup. She is calm and good with kids once she gets to know them. She is truly a sweetheart once she gets to know you! She is a gentle darling who enjoys walks in the park and cuddling with her humans. The attached videos will show you how fun and sweet she can be, running around, tossing her own ball up in the air to run after it again, and just wiggling around in the grass.
Michelle is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, housetrained, and spayed. This dog's family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing. A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you are interested in adopting this dog, fill out an Online Application today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.
Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/
Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/
As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.
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Michelle is a 2 year old female Lab mix who weighs in at approximately 45 pounds. This dog's adoption fee is $450. If you are still interested, please read more below.
If you are EXTREMELY patient, you may find that Michelle is the perfect dog for you! Michelle came to ARF at a year and a half of age. We do not know her history, but we suspect it was a very sad one! Her first two weeks with her foster family, she never left her bed, that they could see. Of course, she pooed and peed there, and would cower afterwards, obviously fearful that she would be severely punished. It took 3 months for her to leave the room with her bed, to finally join the family. She warmed up first to the oldest son, who worked hard to make her comfortable, then Mom, then Dad, then the younger son. Now she enjoys the whole house and is fully housetrained (including letting her foster know when she needs to go out). And, now she mostly wants to be wherever the family is. Michelle had to be taught to walk on a leash, but is now able to handle that well. She was frightened of every movement and noise at the park, but has greatly improved. She loves to run free in large outdoor areas, but comes back immediately to the family when called. She is frightened of other dogs, is scared of new or unusual noises, and is scared of new people too. If you want to get to know Michelle, you will need to be willing to have quite a few meetings with her in her own yard, so that she can gradually become comfortable with you. If she does get comfortable, you will find a sweet, gentle, low-key pup. She is calm and good with kids once she gets to know them. She is truly a sweetheart once she gets to know you! She is a gentle darling who enjoys walks in the park and cuddling with her humans. The attached videos will show you how fun and sweet she can be, running around, tossing her own ball up in the air to run after it again, and just wiggling around in the grass.
Michelle is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, housetrained, and spayed. This dog's family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing. A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you are interested in adopting this dog, fill out an Online Application today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.
Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/
Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/
As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events.
Our application will ask for information about your household and vet, and previous pet experience. https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application
2.
Approve Application
Our application checkers will review the information you submitted. This step takes approximately 5 business days.
3.
Meet the Pet
You will be invited to meet with the pet, usually at one of our Saturday adoption events: https://www.arf-il.org/events/
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
We’ll walk you through the adoption paperwork and collect the adoption fee. Then your new best friend is yours!
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in adopting one of our pet you should complete an online application at www.arf-il.org. This does not commit you to adopting, but does allow the process to begin. You're welcome to send an inquiry, but fortunately our animals move quickly so the animal may be adopted by the time you inquire.
You will be screened to ensure that:
You understand the life long responsibility of adopting and caring for a pet.
All household members consent to the decision to adopt.
Adopting a pet will not result in a violation of your lease. If you live in an apartment, we do ask that you provide us with a copy of the lease or obtain a letter of approval from your landlord.
You are 18 years or older to adopt a pet from us.
The temperament of the animal you are interested in is conducive to your lifestyle and home environment.
Agree to our adoption fees*:
Dogs: $200
Kittens: 6 months and younger $150
Cats: Older than 6 months $110
Mama cats: $95
*Unless otherwise noted in pet listing or adoption contract.
If you are interested in adopting one of our pet you should complete an online application at www.arf-il.org. This does not commit you to adopting, but does allow the process to begin. You're welcome to send an inquiry, but fortunately our animals move quickly so the animal may be adopted by the time you inquire.
You will be screened to ensure that:
You understand the life long responsibility of adopting and caring for a pet.
All household members consent to the decision to adopt.
Adopting a pet will not result in a violation of your lease. If you live in an apartment, we do ask that you provide us with a copy of the lease or obtain a letter of approval from your landlord.
You are 18 years or older to adopt a pet from us.
The temperament of the animal you are interested in is conducive to your lifestyle and home environment.
Agree to our adoption fees*:
Dogs: $200
Kittens: 6 months and younger $150
Cats: Older than 6 months $110
Mama cats: $95
*Unless otherwise noted in pet listing or adoption contract.
We conduct weekly adoption events throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. A list of our upcoming adoption events can be found here: https://www.arf-il.org/events/
If you are interested in an animal, we recommend you put in an adoption application prior to an event: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/
Many of our cats and kittens may be viewed and adopted from PetSmarts in Darien and Wheaton, Illinois.You can find more information about those friendly felines here: https://www.arf-il.org/pets/cats/darien-petsmart-adoption-center/ and here: https://www.arf-il.org/pets/cats/wheaton-petsmart-adoption-center/
We conduct weekly adoption events throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. A list of our upcoming adoption events can be found here: https://www.arf-il.org/events/
If you are interested in an animal, we recommend you put in an adoption application prior to an event: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/
Many of our cats and kittens may be viewed and adopted from PetSmarts in Darien and Wheaton, Illinois.You can find more information about those friendly felines here: https://www.arf-il.org/pets/cats/darien-petsmart-adoption-center/ and here: https://www.arf-il.org/pets/cats/wheaton-petsmart-adoption-center/
More about this rescue
A.R.F.-ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION is a non-profit humane society established 1985. We are volunteers dedicated to finding loving homes to the homeless, abandoned, and abused animals of our community. Animals waiting for adoption are housed in foster homes. We are licensed by the state of Illinois, we receive no government funding. Private and corporate donations, as well as adoption fees, keep ARF prepared to help animals in need. As of July 1999, ARF is now a 501c3 non-profit organization in the United States.
A.R.F.-ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION is a non-profit humane society established 1985. We are volunteers dedicated to finding loving homes to the homeless, abandoned, and abused animals of our community. Animals waiting for adoption are housed in foster homes. We are licensed by the state of Illinois, we receive no government funding. Private and corporate donations, as well as adoption fees, keep ARF prepared to help animals in need. As of July 1999, ARF is now a 501c3 non-profit organization in the United States.
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