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My name is Taki!!!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Norwegian Elkhound/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
1 year 2 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
30 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

To help us make a great fit for you, and any of our dogs as well, please include information about yourself(Home, family, yard/fence, work hours, other pets...) and/or use our application at sparrowdogs.com. Those emails will get the quickest response, we do the best we can, but if we have to follow up with an email asking you about yourself and waiting for a response, well, we have already moved on to the next email that has provided the details. We are doing the best we can to find the right home for each dog or cat, just need your help too! :

His real name is Shiitake, you know, like the mushroom. We did not name him, he was given that moniker at the animal control that took him in. But, it is a cutesy name for a very cute boy, he is our little mushroom! The fungus amongus. We just call him "Taki" for short. (we pronounce it Tocky).

We are totally in love with Taki, he is simply a brilliant dog!! By that we mean he is of course incredibly handsome(stunning), but also over the top loving to his people and his dog pals. He is so smart, alert and very athletic. He is also very tuned into his people, has great recall and wonderful manners. In fact, he had an adoption with a wonderful couple that fell head over heels for this guy. But sadly, Taki was not terribly fond of city living, he was a bit anxious with all of the sights and sounds. They tearfully brought him back to us knowing that they could not provide what Taki truly may prefer in his life.

Taki LOVES being outside, he will be an excellent hiking/jogging/kayaking partner. He also loves water. He will do best in an active home with a fenced yard and another dog buddy would be a huge plus. He is fine with dogs of all shapes and sizes, but probably not cats, he has quite the prey drive(no birds landing in this yard!). Also, Taki will be fine in a home with OLDER children, sorry no little guys.



Taki is just 30 pounds, he is more legs than he is anything. We are guessing on his breed(s). He has the look of a Shiba Inu? Norwegian Elkhound, but not the stockiness. He is a mix of some sort, Shepard(maybe basenji?), we are not sure. We are sure that he is spectacular, he looks like a regal show dog when he poses. He will do well with a dog savvy family that can guide this young guy in his life to help him reach his full potential.

His adoption fee is $300. He will go home with plenty of supplies to help him settle into his new home. Please email Kristine at joysparrows@gmail.com.
Rescue
Helping out Pets Everywhere(H.O.P.E)

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Sheridan, IL 60551
Donation
donate button on our Sparrowdogs.com page.

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We have an online application on our website, sparrowdogs.com. Requirements vary as per the individual dog's needs as far as time alone, children, other pets, fenced yard vs. leash walking and such. Our adoption donations can range from $99 for less adoptable/older dogs, and higher for puppies and other highly sought after dogs(which helps us take in needy often medically challenged dogs and cats.)
Our contract states we have the right to visit the dog, check up periodically as well as take the dog back if necessary. We get first right to the dog if adopter chooses not to keep him. We want all adopters to realize this is a serious commitment and want our dogs to go to safe, loving homes.

Go meet their pets

We periodically have adoption events, check out our website for more info! But-most of our adoption do occur at our foster home where we feel the dog or cat will be much more relaxed and the adoptive family will be able to get a better idea of the dog/cats temperament.

More about this rescue

All of our pets are in foster homes, from Sheridan to Chicago, IL We take in many special needs dogs,some physically, mentally or behaviorally challenged. Some of them have been abused or neglected, many are seniors, most just need some understanding and patience. A lot of them have never heard a vacuum before or even felt a kind pat on their heads. Fostering them prepares them for the life they so richly deserve when a kind person adopts from us. When you adopt a shelter dog, you are making a giant step in reducing euthanasia for all these great dogs looking for a home. It is not their fault, it is the fault of the human that previously was involved in their life. Thanks for checking out our website, maybe you will find the pal of your dreams.

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