Bandit - Mutt Male Dog For Adoption in Plainfield, Illinois, USA

Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 550.

Bandit is a spunky, free-spirited, goofy little Hound Mix, estimated to have been born on May 29, 2026, who is always ready for one more round of play! He is 100% puppy and absolutely embraces it. He loves to wrestle and chase his brother, run around the yard, and explore. He’s wonderful with our young kids and is learning how to channel all of that puppy enthusiasm appropriately. He loves to play, explore, and be involved in whatever his people are doing. Bandit can be a little mouthy when he gets excited—we affectionately call him our little piranha! He can be easily redirected with treats, bones, and toys. Bandit plays hard and crashes even harder. Once he finally accepts that playtime is over, he loves curling up with his brother or settling into your arms. Getting him to agree that playtime is over, however, can be another story—if it were up to Bandit, the fun would never end! He is a curious little explorer who takes great pride in finding sticks and leaves, chewing on his favorite bones, and rolling around in the grass. He is working hard on potty training, doing well with potty pads, and quickly learning that outside is the place to go. Because Bandit loves to play and has so much energy, we think he would thrive in a home with an active, playful canine companion who can keep up with him while also helping him learn appropriate boundaries and doggy manners. He would love having a confident, well-mannered dog to show him the ropes. Bandit is still very much a baby, so his forever family will need to be patient, consistent, and ready for all the hilarious, messy, wonderful parts of puppyhood. In return, they’ll get a goofy, affectionate, adventurous little guy who will keep them laughing—and who will eventually curl up in their arms when his tiny body finally runs out of gas. A securely fenced yard is required so Bandit has a safe place to run, play, explore, and be the spunky little puppy he is. 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 $550 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.