Adopt

My name is
Pongo!

Posted 15 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21139985-D240429

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Pongo: A Sweet Tripod Looking for His Forever Home!

Hi there! I’m Pongo, a 9-month-old German Shepherd mix with a heart as big as my floppy ears! Life threw me a curveball when I was hit by a car and had to lose one of my legs, but I didn’t let that stop me from being the happiest, most loving pup around. I’m now a proud tripod, and I’m learning how to get around just fine—though I’m still growing and building muscle, so sometimes I’m a little clumsy. That just makes me more charming, right?

Here’s the lowdown on me:

  • I’m potty trained and have perfect manners in the house.
  • At night, I sleep quietly in my crate, though I’d be thrilled to snuggle up in a cozy bed with you!
  • I know my basic commands like “sit” and “lay down,” and I walk beautifully on a leash.
  • I’m great with other dogs, cats, and I do well around kids, though like many shepherds, I have a bit of a herding instinct. Don’t worry—I’m still learning and can be taught!

I’m a playful, friendly pup who loves spending time with my people. I may have three legs, but I’ve got four times the love to give! My ideal family will be patient as I continue to grow and gain strength. 

If you’re ready for an amazing companion who will brighten your days with my goofy antics and endless affection, I’d love to meet you! Let’s start our happily-ever-after together.

 If you are interested in adopting/meeting Pongo , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet! 

The adoption fee of $400 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. Adoption fees are the primary way that Starfish is able to continue to our mission to provide medical care, transport, and rescue to dogs in overcrowded shelters. Find out more about our mission here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!

*please note that we are a foster home based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.



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January 10, 2025, 11:16 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21139985-D240429
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 1355, Plainfield, IL 60544

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Complete our online adoption application here https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

2.

Meet the Pet

If your application is approved we will put you in touch with the foster family to set up a meet

3.

Home Check

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $100 - $500 depending on species,age and breed. For dogs/puppies this covers spay/neuter, microchip, dewormers, flea and tick preventative, heartworm test (only over 6 months of age) and all up to date, age appropriate vaccinations. Cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and dewormed. We require an adoption application and a home visit prior to adoption.

We schedule meets with approved adopters only, so you must download our PreAdoption Application from our website at www.starfishanimalrescue.com and follow the instructions to email it to us.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are not a shelter. We are a group of pet lovers and advocates who are committed to targeted rescue. Starfish Animal Rescue is a licensed rescue that is run by an all volunteer staff.
Once we rescue a dog or cat, it is placed in one of our foster homes until we are able to find it a suitable home. We are happy to set up an appointment to meet our pets once we receive and review your completed application.

We do our best to process applications quickly but please understand that we are a foster based rescue and that our volunteers work jobs; many are full time. Sending in a completed application is the best way to facilitate this process. You can go on our website www.starfishanimalrescue.com and download an application
Once your application is reviewed, we will put you in contact with the dog's foster family to set up a time to meet the pet of your choice!
Thank you for supporting our rescue and what we are trying to accomplish in southeastern Kentucky.

More about this rescue

Starfish Animal Rescue has been rescuing and transporting cats and dogs from two shelters in Southeast Kentucky. Since Starfish's conception, we have been able to rescue and transport over 10.000 dogs and cats. We are always in need of volunteers, and donations. All of our adoptable pups are in loving foster homes, preparing for their forever home.

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