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Sugar - Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

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Nickname
Sugar
Breed
Mutt
Gender
Female
Age
Adult
Location
Plainfield, IL, 60660, USA

Description

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Plainfield, IL, USA

Dog Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $450.. Hi, I'm Sugar... and yes, I'm just as sweet as my name! I'm a 3-year-old girl with

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a big personality, an even bigger heart, and one very important mission: finding my forever human. If you've ever wished for a shadow that has four legs and a wagging tail, I might be your perfect match. My favorite place in the world is right next to my person. Whether you're running errands, hanging around the house, or working from home, watching TV. I’m happily be your loyal sidekick. I love being active, but don't worry, I'm also a professional cuddler/couch potato. After a good walk, some playtime, or a training session, you'll usually find me curled up beside you soaking up all the attention. Speaking of attention... I should probably tell you that | LOVE being the center of it. What can I say? I've got star quality. One of my favorite things in life is FOOD. Treats? Amazing. Puzzle feeders? The best invention ever. Learning new tricks for snacks? Sign me up! I'm very smart and highly motivated if treats are involved, which makes training a lot of fun. I'm crate trained, mostly potly trained, and I do best when I'm let out regularly throughout the day. I occasionally have accidents if too much time passes, but I'm trying my best and thrive with a consistent routine. I've also overcome quite a bit already. When I first arrived at my foster home, I was dealing with a severe flea infestation that had caused some hair loss and skin irritation. Thanks to good care, lots of love, and time to heal, my fur has been growing back beautifully, and | look and feel better every day. My foster family says it's been amazing watching me blossom into the happy, confident girl I was always meant to be. Now for the honest part: I'm looking for a home that understands me. I can be a little protective of my food and special treats, but I do great with the trade method when asked to give something up. Because of this, I'd do best with people who will continue setting me up for success and make me feel secure around my meals. I'm not the biggest fan of kids, so an adult-only home or one with older, dog-savvy family members would be ideal. Im great with cats! Well, I actually just ignore them or curiously watch them from afar. As for other dogs, I can coexist with some, but I prefer slow introductions and clear boundaries. I shouldn't be fed alongside other dogs. Or I’d be perfectly happy as your only dog and the center of your universe. That would suit me perfectly fine as well.? What I'm really searching for is someone who will appreciate my loyal heart, my goofy side, my love of learning, and my unwavering dedication to being your very best friend. If you're looking for a dog who will love you with her whole heart, keep you company through every part of your day and happily work for snacks, I think that it is imperative that we meet immediately! I can’t wait for you to find out that I am the love of your life! 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 be in touch! The adoption fee of $450. will include spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the 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

Eye Color
Brown
Ear Type
Droopy
Tail Type
Long
Coat Length
Medium
Likes to Vocalize
Quiet
Shedding Amount
Yes

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
Apartment AppropriateLeash TrainedCrate TrainedHousetrainedProtective/TerritorialGood in a CarLikes to Play with ToysLikes to Be in Your Lap

Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Intelligent
Yes
Goofy
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-1717217
Date Listed
07/29/2026
Date Expires
10/27/2026

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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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