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/  

Linus is an 8 year old male Shih Tzu who weighs in at 17 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $350.  If you are still interested, please read more below.

Linus is a sweet and calm good boy. He is a very chill and relaxed dog who will play with toys on his own or loves a tug or chase game. He likes to go outside and explore the backyard. He is amazing on a leash and doesn’t pull or react. He greets other dogs politely. He likes being with other dogs but is also fine on his own. Due to luxating patellas, Linus is struggling with stairs a little bit. He can do some stairs but would prefer not to go up and down all day. He will need some help from his human to establish a routine to keep his joints feeling ok. Linus is crate-trained, and that is his safe space. He sleeps through the night in his cage. He does have free access to all of his foster’s house with no problems. He is potty trained and will go out when called and come back inside when called. He will also let you know when he needs to go outside by standing by the door. He seems to understand basic commands, such as come. He will make a wonderful companion to someone and loves to be with his people. It did take him a few days in his foster home to feel safe and not retreat to his cage. This boy loves a good chewy and chicken treats - you will win his heart if you share some with him.  Linus came to ARF on April 5th.  He has been medically cleared by an ARF vet and will be getting a dental done soon.

Linus is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, housebroken, 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. 

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