My name is
Carmel!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by Almost Home Foundation

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut

Age

3 years 7 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

55712718

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

“Hi my name is Carmel, and I am sweet and sticky just like candy!! Playful and loving,
I always want to be with my people. I love to be on your lap, and I love my toys!! I mean, I can tear into those things like a dog 10 times my size!! I am currently in a foster home without kids, but I did spend some time previously with a family that had a 10 and 13 year old, and I was snuggly and loving with them! I am fairly quiet, but like most dogs I will definitely let you know when someone is at the door and especially if the house is about to be robbed by those crazy humans in uniform, aka delivery people!!

I am currently in a foster home as an only dog, but I spent some time in a home with 3 other small dogs. They tolerated me acting like I owned the place. However, not all dogs like my all-about-me manner in their homes.

My foster mom is home quite a bit, but when she does leave I have been staying in a closed room while getting used to her place. I can handle a crate if you include something interesting to chew on, but I am working on earning trust to gain full reign of the house!

I don`t like to brag, but I walk pretty nicely on a leash. I love to bark at any dog or human that walks by, and my foster mom is working with me on this - she keeps my attention with lots of treats and praise when I am a good girl and ignore the passersby!

Speaking of treats - man I just LOVE those things! Any kind - big or small, soft or crunchy. Treats are the key to my heart, and If you approach me the proper way when we first meet and give me lots of them, I will be your bestest girl forever and ever!! So what do you say? Should we meet?!?`

Adoption fee is $320
Email: dogs@almosthomefoundation.org

Almost Home Foundation`s adoption requirements:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age;
(2) Have the consent of all adults living in the household;
(3) Have approval from the residence owner;
(4) Have valid ID with current address;
(5) Be approved by Almost Home Foundation as a suitable adoptive home; and
`(6) Live in the suburbs surrounding Schaumburg (Illinois Residents only)
*** Please note that Almost Home Foundation accepts only cash or checks for adoption fees; we do not accept debit or credit cards. ***

Rescue

Almost Home Foundation

Contact info

Pet ID

55712718

Contact

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Phone

(630) 582-3738

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Website

http://www.almosthomefoundation.org

Address

P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please go to www.almosthomefoundation.org to inquire about fees, contracts and requirements.

Adoption application

http://almosthomefoundation.org/adopt/

Go meet their pets

Our adoption shows are every Saturday from 11-2 at PetsMart stores in Schaumburg (1440 E Golf Rd) and Bloomingdale (162 S Gary Avenue) and Petco in Bloomingdale (412 W Army Trail Rd). We make every effort to have each one of our available animals at a show each weekend. The schedule can be found on our web site www.almosthomefoundation.org under Adopt and is updated the Friday evening prior to the Saturday show.

More about this rescue

We are in need of Foster Homes for our homeless animals!!! Can you help?

What is a Foster Home?
A foster home takes in one of our homeless animals rather than boarding them at the kennel and cares for it until we find a permanent loving home. Almost Home Foundation pays for the all animal's food and medical expenses. The foster home learns the animal's temperament and behaviors. The foster home learns if they get along with other animals. The foster home provides insights on the animals that helps Almost Home Foundation look for the right home for the animal.

Please help!! Just fill out this form and we will contact you or call 630-582-3738 and leave a message letting us know that you are interested in fostering!
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We are an all-volunteer, registered, not-for-profit 501c3 animal rescue group. Our mission is to save adoptable dogs and cats from being destroyed by finding permanent, loving homes. For details, visit us online at www.almosthomefoundation.org.

Almost Home Foundation is always looking for volunteers to handle dogs at adoption shows, set up adoption shows, write for the newsletter, photograph events, or foster animals. For a list of opportunities, visit online at www.volunteermatch.org
or www.almosthomefoundation.org.

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We are a Rescue not a Shelter. This simply means we do not own a building where we house animals. We look for loving foster homes that will give temporary care and love on the animal’s journey to a permanent, loving home. When a foster home is not available, we will board the animal at a boarding kennel.

Our 5-year goal is to have a shelter. This is an aggressive goal that will take many donations and memberships. We will strive for this goal with a great team of volunteers and help from people like you! Please become a member, become a sponsor or make a donation.

Our animals are found strayed and brought in from the police. After being held for 7 days, we evaluate the temperament of the animal and determine if the animal is suitable to be a pet. On rare occasion, we will also rescue animals that are in desperate situations where the rescue makes the difference between life and death. We do not accept Owner Give-ups.