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Please read Eloise's bio in its ENTIRETY. You can find FAQ on our website regarding adoption. Applications can also be found on our website. Please submit a completed application via email if you meet the requirements for adoption gateway4paws@gmail.com
Since we are 100% foster-based rescue, only approved applicants will be contacted to set up a meet & greet. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & able to drive for a meet and greet.
We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. They need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for them. This area will be a part of the home where they can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed. Where they can play, lounge, or nap when their family is not directly engaging with them. Playpens, 4-squares, or xpens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too.
We are open to discussing an x-pen if you do not have a fenced yard. Eloise is not leashed trained; she will need secure containment immediately. If you have a fence, it needs to be completely secure & enclosed. NEVER EVER should she be left in a yard without supervision. If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep her off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles.
Eloise is working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as she has a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established.
Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility that requires oodles of time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt an adorable puppy. Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.