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My name is Manatee!

I'm being cared for by
Heartland Animal Shelter
Adoption process
1.

Submit Application

Facts about me

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Senior
Size
(When grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
HLIL-A-11468

My info

Small blue checkmark Purebred

My story

I AM IN A FOSTER HOME. I MAY OR MAY NOT BE AT THE SHELTER DURING OPEN HOURS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ME PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT THE LINK ABOVE AND EMAIL dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org FOR NEXT STEPS

Meet our sensational senior, Manatee! Manatee is a PURE BRED American Pit Bull Terrier. That's right! We have the DNA test results to prove it! And some people think you can't find a fancy, pure bred pet at an animal shelter. Manatee is here to prove that wrong. Along with other misconceptions. Like, how some people think senior pets lack energy and pizzazz. Nope, not Miss Manatee! This girl has spunk! She goes on daily 2 mile walks with her foster mom. And believe it or not, Manatee had surgery on both of her hips. She was a champ through her surgeries, was as sweet as can be during the process, and is now fully recovered. However, this gal would prefer a home without stairs. Manatee has had several lumps and bumps removed, but she continues to live a very healthy, active lifestyle. Manatee LOVES people! Hasn't met a stranger, yet. She does have a requirement for her forever home. It must be one in which LOTS of belly rubs are given! She likes to plop down near people in order to ensure those belly rubs. She is one smart cookie.

They say age is just a number. And this pure bred American Pit Bull is here to show the world that she has life to live. It is evident from her happy smile and her wagging tail.

A bonus is that her adoption fee has already been sponsored by a generous donor!

Please ask about this deserving and beautiful girl today!
Shelter

Heartland Animal Shelter

Contact info
Pet ID
HLIL-A-11468
Contact
Email
Address
586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Please visit our website to view the fees and details of our adoption process, and to learn more about Heartland Animal Shelter. When emailing or phoning to request information about this pet, please provide a daytime phone number so the shelter staff can contact you.

Go meet their pets

Shelter Hours:
Mon - Wed. Closed
Thurs 4pm - 7pm
Fri 4pm - 7pm
Sat Noon - 6pm
Sun: Noon - 6pm

More about this shelter

Heartland's mission is to provide care, humane treatment and adoption for dogs and cats in need through community outreach, progressive programs and partnership collaboration.