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Australian Shepherd-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

Atlas - Australian Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Australian Shepherd-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

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Nickname
Atlas
Breed
Australian Shepherd-Unknown Mix
Gender
Male
Age
Baby
Location
Plainfield, IL, 60174, USA

Description

Australian Shepherd-Unknown Mix Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 550. Atlas is an approximately 4-month-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 19 lbs, and he’s already showi

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ng signs of becoming an incredible adventure companion. Curious, confident, and fearless, Atlas loves exploring the world around him—especially when water is involved. He’s so drawn to it that he’ll happily climb into the tub while you shower, and he’d be an excellent candidate for a boating or outdoor-loving home. Atlas is a smart, eager learner who is already practicing a long list of cues, including sit, down, stay, come, leave it, kennel, stop, fetch, go potty, go poop, and “outside” to head toward the door. He has a sweet, affectionate personality and thrives on human attention. Like most puppies his age, he explores everything and loves to chew, so puppy-proofing is important. That said, he’s very responsive—when told “off” or “leave it,” he backs away, and if he grabs something he shouldn’t, he’ll bring it to you when asked so it can be put away. He’s still learning what’s appropriate, but he’s off to a great start. Atlas is a happy, wiggly boy, especially when having his paws and ears handled. He’s currently working on learning how to “settle,” and with continued guidance and consistency, he’s sure to keep thriving. If you’re looking for a loving, curious pup with the potential to be your best adventure buddy, Atlas may be the perfect match. A fenced in yard and active family with lots of time to spend with him will be his happy place! The adoption fee of $550 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
Medium

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 TrainedLikes 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-1679960
Date Listed
05/06/2026
Date Expires
08/04/2026

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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.
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