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Heather's Foster Dogs

Dog rescue in Flossmoor, IL

Heather’s Foster Dogs strives to educate people through public interaction and to ease shelter populations by placing animals in temporary foster homes where we can address medical and behavioral problems while actively searching for permanent placement. Together, we seek to promote compassion and kindness to all animals, to increase awareness of companion animal overpopulation, and to advocate for responsible pet ownership.

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P.O. Box 10
Flossmoor, IL 60422
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Adoptable pets at Heather's Foster Dogs

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Sandy

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 10 yrs
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Eliza Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Eliza Jane

Maltese

Female, 5 yrs
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Taurus's adoption status with email updates.
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Taurus

Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher

Male, 2 yrs
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Zelda's adoption status with email updates.
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Zelda

Pug/Belgian Malinois

Female, 7 mos
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carl's adoption status with email updates.
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Carl

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sheldon's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheldon

Dachshund/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy Mae

Shih Tzu

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Flossmoor, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Manny's adoption status with email updates.
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Manny

Corgi

Male, 13 yrs 10 mos
Flossmoor, IL

Rescue FAQs

Our foster homes are mainly based in the Homewood/Flossmoor/Lansing/Chicago Heights area. Heather’s Foster Dogs does NOT ship animals. No matter where you live, no matter how far, you will be expected to meet with HFD in person, along with your other dogs and household residents, for your adoption interview and meet and greet with the adoptable pet.

Additional adoption info

Who We Look For

In short, Heather’s Foster Dogs is looking for responsible, dedicated, and loving pet owners for our foster animals. This means a couple of things:

-You feel that pets are an important part of the family. They do not spend their days and nights living outside in the yard, chained to a doghouse or locked up in a kennel. Pets belong safe and warm in your home.
-You understand that regular veterinary visits with a licensed veterinarian are important to maintaining the health and well being of your pet. This means regular exams, administering medication when prescribed, and keeping your pet up-to-date on vaccinations.
-You believe in POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT training only and will seek the help of an experienced professional trainer if necessary or recommended.
-You understand that adding a pet to your family is a commitment that should last for the ENTIRE LIFE OF THAT PET.

To adopt a dog from Heather’s Foster Dogs, you must…

-Be at least 21 years of age
-Have a valid form of identification (a driver’s license or
state ID)
-Verify that you are allowed to have a dog of the breed
and size where you currently live
-Understand that a fenced yard may be required for a
dog you are interested in
-Understand that training may be required for the dog
you are interested in
-Understand that HFD reserves the right to check
veterinarian and personal references
-Bring along all household members including any
resident dogs or children to meet the dog you hope to
adopt

TO ALL POTENTIAL ADOPTERS: Heather’s Foster Dogs is dedicated to eliminating shelter overcrowding once and for all. We understand the only way to really achieve this goal is by cutting down on the number of unwanted animals born every year. As such, HFD tirelessly promotes spay/neuter for all companion animals, and in fact requires this as part of our adoption agreement. If you currently own an animal that is intact (meaning it is NOT spayed/neutered), and there is no medical reason as to why your pet has not been spayed/neutered, HFD cannot in good faith approve you to adopt one of our foster animals.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Heather’s Foster Dogs does NOT ship animals. No matter where you live, no matter how far, you will be expected to meet with HFD in person for your adoption interview and pet pick up.

HFD reserves the right to refuse adoption to any applicant if we feel they are not the best fit for the animal they’ve applied to adopt.

And please, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Email Heather’s Foster Dogs at heathersfosterdogsinfo@gmail.com and we will be happy to speak with you further.

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We'll also keep you updated on Isabelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Isabelle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Marmalade's adoption status with email updates.
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Marmalade

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on GOT MICE?'s adoption status with email updates.
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GOT MICE?

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Gomer's adoption status with email updates.
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Gomer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Westville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Blanca's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Blanca

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Sneezy NN*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sneezy NN*

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