Adopt

My name is
Christmas Angel!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20471007

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Please contact MaT for more information about this pet.

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/  



Angel is a 3-5 year old female Terrier mix who weighs in at 15 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $400.  If you are still interested, please read more below.

Angel is a very loving dog. She loves nothing more than snuggling in a comfy dog bed or next to you on the couch or in a chair. She eats well and is the most pitiful beggar for your people food. She is so sweet! Angel is also a bit dominant and well, she’s a terrier. While she prefers to be the boss, she can relent to a resident dog after a few days.  She will try to eat the other dog's food, as well as her own.   Angel shows a desire to play with other dogs her size or smaller and has played appropriately with a foster’s resident dog.   Angel would do best in a home with other like sized or smaller dogs. She might be fine with bigger dogs; this has not been tested. Angel will need to be adopted to a home with another dog.  She has not been observed around cats.

 

Angel loves following her humans around the house and going wherever they go. The more settled she gets, the less following there seems to be.   Angel is very peppy and active.  She would be happiest in a family with children so there are plenty of humans to share her love with.  She loves running around to chase a ball and she loves jumping into anybody's lap to get pets and hugs.    She misses her humans when they leave but seems to settle after a while. Having humans home more often than not would be ideal. Angel is a barker. Sometimes she doesn’t even know what she is barking at, but she is getting a bit better with correction and rewards. If an adopter works all day out of the home, Angel may bark on and off at noises. 

   

Angel is fully potty trained but may have a few accidents initially due to the change. Give her time to settle in, and she is with it.  Angel is terrified of being in a crate/cage.  Her ideal home will have a space she can be gated in, such as the kitchen or a bedroom.    Angel is terrific about walking on her leash, although she does bark at other dogs.   It is essential that Angel's new family has a fenced-in yard; she is quick and would run free if not in a fenced environment.

 

Her underbite is beautiful and her eyes will look deeply into yours …. when she wants something.  She really just wants as much love and comfort as you can handle. Angel is a gem!  She is longing to soak up your love and attention.

 

Check out this cute video of Christmas Angel:   https://youtube.com/shorts/VvlLxPc3LSw?si=rRdlv9qSfUZ-rMWg  

 

Angel is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, 90% 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.





Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.



 

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!



December 23, 2024, 10:23 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20471007
Contact
Address
PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

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.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

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.

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