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My name is Gretel- Illinois!

Posted over 9 years ago | Updated over 6 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2014-1107GA

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

July 6, 2017: Gretel has come such a long way since she came into our program a few years ago- yes years. Check out her professional photos on Facebook< /a> This beautiful Pit Bull mix has been waiting over 3 years to find her forever home. In her first foster home she developed allergies and a mange issue that was fixed this past year in her 2nd foster home. We had no idea that she was a brindle until her hair started to grow in. Her current foster family is adopting a special needs child from China and we need to find Gretel a new foster or adoptive home. They just got approved to go get their daughter, so we need to find Gretel new placement in the next 2 weeks. If you can help us out, please give Lisa a call at 630-694-1359, or submit an online application.



Here is Gretel's
Facebook Photo Album< /a> that shows her progress in foster care the past 3 years. It took a village to help her recover-- but she is ready for her forever home. Gretel is about 3 years old now and she is so so so sweet with people- so cuddily and affectionate. I think the best situation for her would be with a family with Pit Bull experience and she would do well with a confident dog to show her the ropes. She can chase cats- but she won't hurt them. She really is starved for attention and has so much love to give. Look at her precious face in her video.


December 2014: Hansel and Gretel look to be Pit mixes and were in danger of being put to sleep in an over crowded shelter in Franklin, GA. They are now both safe in temporary foster care in Cincinnati an we would like to find them new foster homes or foster to adopt homes. They are very sweet, cuddly and playful.


If you would like to help, please click
HERE to submit a foster to adopt home application. We are also accepting donations for his care at HELP IBR!< /a>


If you are interested in adopting this pet through our rescue organization, please go to the Adopting A Friend section to read about our pre-adoption policies and vetting protocols.



Others Ways You Can Make a Difference


Shop for custom calendars, mugs and T-shirts at our Cafe Press fundraising website and choose merchandise featuring Pointers, Setters, Hunting Dogs or Friendly Mutts. All of our calendar stars are rescued dogs that would have been euthanized in shelters across the Mid-West had IBR not stepped in to save them. Your support does make a difference!!


Become an IBR foster home and help give a rescued dog or puppy a second chance at a new happy life. The work and dedication of the current IBR foster families can be seen by clicking HERE! You are not just fostering a dog, you are joining a birddog family! If you would like to become a foster home and join our enthusiastic group of birddog lovers, please fill out an online foster home application.


Shop and search the Internet using iGive.com and iSearch.iGive.com - Two great ways to help us raise funds while using the Web. It's free and there is no limit or hidden fees. Give them a try here:


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Monetary donations can also be mailed directly to IBR, PO BOX 364, Wood Dale, IL 60191.


Illinois Birddog Rescue, Inc is a 501c3 not-for-profit charity licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

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