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Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

Toby - Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

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Nickname
Toby
Breed
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Baby
Location
Plainfield, IL, 60189, USA

Description

Chihuahua-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Meet Toby — and try not to fall immediately in love. We dare you. This little chi/terrier mix came into the world on January 1

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st, 2026, which means he literally started the new year as the gift he is. Petite and delicately featured, with the most adorable permanent white socks on his paws, Toby is the kind of dog who makes strangers stop and say "wait, can I hold him?" Toby arrived at Starfish with his two sisters, and from day one, he was the big brother energy of the group — patient, generous, and quietly making sure everyone was okay. His sisters have since found their forever homes. And Toby? He just kept right on big-brothering. Every foster sibling that comes through the door gets the full Toby treatment: he'll share his toys, yield his favorite nap spot, and generally make whoever is next to him feel like the most important creature in the room. He is, in the most genuine sense, a caretaker. But Toby isn't just sweet with animals — he is absolutely magnetic with people. Call his name and he will drop everything and come find you. Everything. He forms bonds fast and loves hard, and if closeness and affection are what you're looking for in a dog, Toby will absolutely meet you there. He is also — and we say this with full sincerity — almost suspiciously easy. He's doing great with potty training and will find his pee-pads on his own if no one's around to let him out. He plays well with other animals but is just as happy entertaining himself. He listens. He adapts. He considers. Honestly? We're not sure what he did to deserve being this good. We're just glad he's here. Toby will likely top out around 20 lbs. full grown — though we can't make any guarantees on size. He's currently 12 lbs. as of May 18th and is looking for a home with kids ages 6 and older. If you've been waiting for a sign — Toby has white socks, a heart of gold, and he is ready for you If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: .starfishanimalrescue/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. 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.

Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
OK with Cats
Yes
Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Fence Required
Not Required
Obedience Training
Needs Training
Other
Crate TrainedHousetrainedLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Starfish Animal Rescue
Location
Plainfield, Illinois, 60544
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1650444
Date Listed
05/27/2026
Date Expires
08/25/2026

Chihuahua-Unknown Mix.

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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
  2. Decide what you can handle - before you get sucked in by all the adorable puppy eyes you're about to see, think long and hard about the appropriate age dog for your family or if you are capable of caring for a special needs dog. Puppies are a lot of work, if you don't have time for potty training and obedience classes you'll want to consider an older dog. There are plenty of middle aged, vibrant dogs up for adoption as well as many senior dogs that would be a great fit for a family looking for a more subdued dog with lots of love to give.
  3. Learn about the shelters and their adoption policies - It might be easier to start looking at shelters within a certain radius of home but don't be afraid to venture out to other states as well. Many states have larger populations of adoptable dogs and their shelters are willing to transport pets to suitable adopting families. Some shelters might have requirements for a home visit, a fenced yard or require you to visit the pet multiple times before you commit to adopting. Understand that the shelters are doing their best to place the pets in suitable homes and these requirements are in the best interest of both you and the pet
  4. Start looking… - Once you know what you're looking for and what to expect you can start your search through thousands of adoptable dogs. PuppyFinder allows you to search by age, breed, location and gender.
  5. Meet in person. - Whenever possible it is best to meet the animal in person before agreeing to bring them into your life. Even though photos and descriptions can tell you a bit about a dog, you can't get a true feeling for the animal until you are able to interact with them and make sure they are a good fit for your entire family, including other pets.

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