My name is Buddy!

Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  

Buddy is a 7 year old male Maltese/Shih Tzu who weighs in at 9 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $450.  If you are still interested, please read more below.

Buddy was originally adopted from ARF in 2019 and has been very well loved.  However, his elderly owner is no longer able to care for him properly.  Here is what Buddy's human would like you to know about him:

Buddy is shy at first.  After he settles in and learns to trust his people and his surroundings, he tries very hard to please.  He is also very curious, funny, and loving.  He likes to tease and he loves to run!  He is a devoted, vigilant, and diligent watch dog.  He also has several different barks for different situations.  He is a fussy eater, and unfortunately, is not housetrained.  His owner's wish for him is that he is safe and happy in his new home and that he is able to run and play with all his vigor.

Here is what Buddy's foster mom would like you to know about him:

Buddy is a sweet boy who is missing his Mom of the last 5 years who had to give him up because of health reasons. Buddy has developed a discriminating palate but his foster Mom has him eating high quality dog food again! His m om was a softie  - she was not strict and did not enforce house training, so you will need to finish that job when you get him home.  He is not crate trained.  He gets along with all the foster siblings and the cats in the house.  He is good with the kids too.  He is such a goofball and loves walks and to play outside.

Buddy is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations and neutered.  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. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop!