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Hi! My name is Serena and a ~1.5 year old Lab / Shepherd mix. I weigh 77 lbs so I guess you could say I'm a big girl. As you can see by my pictures, I am all black except my paws, which are sable coloring like a Shepherd. I was found as a stray and picked up by a local animal shelter. TAR pulled me out of the shelter because they know large-breed, dark colored dogs are the last to be adopted out of a shelter environment. I'm in a foster home that has other dogs, cats and I do very well with them. When I see other big dogs, I get very excited and will bark. Small dogs are more my speed, and I make friends with them right away. Silly Serena is my nickname because I get silly. I know SIT, and then I'll give you one of my paws, and then - just for the heck of it - I go silly, and I roll over on my back and get you to rub my belly. I also want to be a lap dog. I know, 77 lbs. frtis a big lap dog, but Im sweet, silly and loving and just want to snuggle with my humans. I am also housetrained! I'm a real lady and I will tell you I have to go potty - I will whine or give out a bark. I havent had any accidents in my foster home. I am also crate trained, and that is where I get my meals, nice treats and I catch up on my beauty sleep in my foster home. All my foster Mom has to say is "Serena, go kennel".See, not only am I beautiful I am also smart! In the house, I am very quiet unless all the other dogs are barking. But outside? Oh, thats a different story. When Im playing outside and I see all the kids walking by or running around - my foster home is right by a school - and lots of cars, I get excited and that is when I bark. I have a really loud bark! So, Im a good deterrent, because the bad guys dont know Im just playful and silly. I've learned the command NO BARK. My foster Mom says I'm super smart and a quick learner. Due to my breed and my loud bark, a single-family home is best for me. A fenced yard would be ideal, though a run in a protected yard could also work. I take food very gently but when I get excited, I do jump. I am sweet and would probably do well with kids who are at least 5 years old, due to my size - that's a lot of weight jumping on a little tyke, and I might accidentally knock over a toddler. If you tell me "Serena, OFF" I listen. See, not only am I pretty - but I'm also a smart cookie! I could use a little help in walking on a leash. I do pull, but I am such a quick learner, and so smart, I know in a short time I will learn to walk more nicely on a leash. So, if you are looking for a big dog to make you laugh and to protect and snuggle with you, then I am your gal. So, what do you say? Ready for silliness? All you gotta to do is complete an application and our fun times begin! xoxo, Serena Serena is located in our foster home in Aurora. To meet this silly gal, please complete an adoption application at: https://treasuredanimalrescueinc.org/application-dog-adoption/ Please visit our website www.treasuredanimalrescueinc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs and cats.
Hi! My name is Serena and a ~1.5 year old Lab / Shepherd mix. I weigh 77 lbs so I guess you could say I'm a big girl. As you can see by my pictures, I am all black except my paws, which are sable coloring like a Shepherd. I was found as a stray and picked up by a local animal shelter. TAR pulled me out of the shelter because they know large-breed, dark colored dogs are the last to be adopted out of a shelter environment. I'm in a foster home that has other dogs, cats and I do very well with them. When I see other big dogs, I get very excited and will bark. Small dogs are more my speed, and I make friends with them right away. Silly Serena is my nickname because I get silly. I know SIT, and then I'll give you one of my paws, and then - just for the heck of it - I go silly, and I roll over on my back and get you to rub my belly. I also want to be a lap dog. I know, 77 lbs. frtis a big lap dog, but Im sweet, silly and loving and just want to snuggle with my humans. I am also housetrained! I'm a real lady and I will tell you I have to go potty - I will whine or give out a bark. I havent had any accidents in my foster home. I am also crate trained, and that is where I get my meals, nice treats and I catch up on my beauty sleep in my foster home. All my foster Mom has to say is "Serena, go kennel".See, not only am I beautiful I am also smart! In the house, I am very quiet unless all the other dogs are barking. But outside? Oh, thats a different story. When Im playing outside and I see all the kids walking by or running around - my foster home is right by a school - and lots of cars, I get excited and that is when I bark. I have a really loud bark! So, Im a good deterrent, because the bad guys dont know Im just playful and silly. I've learned the command NO BARK. My foster Mom says I'm super smart and a quick learner. Due to my breed and my loud bark, a single-family home is best for me. A fenced yard would be ideal, though a run in a protected yard could also work. I take food very gently but when I get excited, I do jump. I am sweet and would probably do well with kids who are at least 5 years old, due to my size - that's a lot of weight jumping on a little tyke, and I might accidentally knock over a toddler. If you tell me "Serena, OFF" I listen. See, not only am I pretty - but I'm also a smart cookie! I could use a little help in walking on a leash. I do pull, but I am such a quick learner, and so smart, I know in a short time I will learn to walk more nicely on a leash. So, if you are looking for a big dog to make you laugh and to protect and snuggle with you, then I am your gal. So, what do you say? Ready for silliness? All you gotta to do is complete an application and our fun times begin! xoxo, Serena Serena is located in our foster home in Aurora. To meet this silly gal, please complete an adoption application at: https://treasuredanimalrescueinc.org/application-dog-adoption/ Please visit our website www.treasuredanimalrescueinc.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs and cats.
Please go to: https://treasuredanimalrescueinc.org/adopt/
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Interview
Our foster home will contact after receiving your application.
3.
Meet the Pet
Our foster home will coordinate a meet & greet. When scheduling a meet & greet all family members need to be present
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Home Check
Home check is done after the meet & greet.All family members & current pets must be present. Final adoption is done at same time.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
When adoption is finalized all vet records and information regarding your new pet is provided.
Additional adoption info
To get started in adopting: Please fill out our adoption application and after reviewing our foster family will set up a meet & greet; if applicable. An adoption application link can be found in each Treasured Gems (adoptable pets) profile.
• Spay/neuter before adoption. If under 16 weeks, it will be coordinated with Adoptive family at one of our Rescue affiliated Veterinarian clinics. Treasured Animal Rescue MUST spay/neuter within 30 days of adoption date per the State of Illinois Animal Welfare Act (25 ILCS 605 Section 25.140
• Microchip and registration with HomeAgain. TAR has registered all microchips for our adoptable’s, and family's will be given a transfer form.
• Initial de-worming, flea & tick prevention/treatment (see note below) and heart worm prevention
• Age-appropriate testing for heartworm/FIV-FELV
• Age-appropriate vaccines
• Wellness check exam
**Note on fleas** Those sneaky little critters can hitch a free ride into your home aboard another pet, person, or even rodent, so it is important to make sure your new pet is protected. Depending on the time frame your adoptable pet has been in our foster care it might have had just 1 dose – which is not enough. Please consult with your Vet on putting your new adoptable pet on yearly flea/tick prevention – even if they are an indoor pet.
Adoption fees:
Puppies/Dogs - $400
Seniors - $275
**Some dog breeds require additional vetting which leads to an adoption fee to not adhere to the pricing guideline above. There are many circumstances where an adoptable pet has an adoption fee that varies from above schedule due to their vetting needs while in our foster care.
Cats & Kittens - $150
**Treasured Animal Rescue highly recommends adopting kittens in pairs, to avoid any potential behavioral issues like biting, scratching and not using the litter box. Also, adopting 2 kittens lessens stress on the tiny kitten which provides a healthier transition. **
To get started in adopting: Please fill out our adoption application and after reviewing our foster family will set up a meet & greet; if applicable. An adoption application link can be found in each Treasured Gems (adoptable pets) profile.
• Spay/neuter before adoption. If under 16 weeks, it will be coordinated with Adoptive family at one of our Rescue affiliated Veterinarian clinics. Treasured Animal Rescue MUST spay/neuter within 30 days of adoption date per the State of Illinois Animal Welfare Act (25 ILCS 605 Section 25.140
• Microchip and registration with HomeAgain. TAR has registered all microchips for our adoptable’s, and family's will be given a transfer form.
• Initial de-worming, flea & tick prevention/treatment (see note below) and heart worm prevention
• Age-appropriate testing for heartworm/FIV-FELV
• Age-appropriate vaccines
• Wellness check exam
**Note on fleas** Those sneaky little critters can hitch a free ride into your home aboard another pet, person, or even rodent, so it is important to make sure your new pet is protected. Depending on the time frame your adoptable pet has been in our foster care it might have had just 1 dose – which is not enough. Please consult with your Vet on putting your new adoptable pet on yearly flea/tick prevention – even if they are an indoor pet.
Adoption fees:
Puppies/Dogs - $400
Seniors - $275
**Some dog breeds require additional vetting which leads to an adoption fee to not adhere to the pricing guideline above. There are many circumstances where an adoptable pet has an adoption fee that varies from above schedule due to their vetting needs while in our foster care.
Cats & Kittens - $150
**Treasured Animal Rescue highly recommends adopting kittens in pairs, to avoid any potential behavioral issues like biting, scratching and not using the litter box. Also, adopting 2 kittens lessens stress on the tiny kitten which provides a healthier transition. **
All our Treasured Gems are located in our foster homes. The location is noted in their individual profiles. We do not have a facility or shelter for meetings. Treasured Animal Rescue is not able to adopt out of the State of Illinois. Puppy/kitten adoptions must be close to our current Vet Clinics due to their spay/neutering. A Volunteer can advise of our Vet Clinic locations.
In each of our foster pets profiles it will state if they are good with dogs, cats or children. Please note what we experience in our foster home may differ completely in a potential Adopters homes. A TAR foster parent can give much insight on their foster pet as they live in their home just like their own pets.
All our Treasured Gems are located in our foster homes. The location is noted in their individual profiles. We do not have a facility or shelter for meetings. Treasured Animal Rescue is not able to adopt out of the State of Illinois. Puppy/kitten adoptions must be close to our current Vet Clinics due to their spay/neutering. A Volunteer can advise of our Vet Clinic locations.
In each of our foster pets profiles it will state if they are good with dogs, cats or children. Please note what we experience in our foster home may differ completely in a potential Adopters homes. A TAR foster parent can give much insight on their foster pet as they live in their home just like their own pets.
More about this rescue
Treasured Animal Rescue is a 100% foster based, non-profit animal rescue dedicated to help animals that face a homeless situation for no fault of their own. Animals that are placed in high-kill shelters, abandoned or are given up by their owners; Treasured Animal Rescue seeks out these animals and places them in our dedicated, loving foster homes. We provide these unfortunate souls vet care while our Volunteers diligently search for their forever homes.
Treasured Animal Rescue is a “no-kill” Rescue and there are no limits to any breed, age or an animal’s health limitations. When an animal is in need of rescue; Treasured Animal Rescue is there to assist an animal in need or when a home owner faces the dilemma of giving up their beloved pet.
As our dedicated Volunteers search the endless paths at the shelters seeing the animals marked “URGENT”, some may see sadness, despair and hopelessness but Treasured Animal Rescue sees a “Diamond Soul”. We see an unfortunate soul that deserves a loving home and we will give that poor animal every opportunity to reach that destiny.
All animals deserve a loving home. We believe that underneath the sadness, despair and hopelessness; every animal has a "Diamond Soul" that is pure, beautiful and has an inward treasure. Treasured Animal Rescue helps all animals show the world the brilliance that shines from their loving souls.
Treasured Animal Rescue is a 100% foster based, non-profit animal rescue dedicated to help animals that face a homeless situation for no fault of their own. Animals that are placed in high-kill shelters, abandoned or are given up by their owners; Treasured Animal Rescue seeks out these animals and places them in our dedicated, loving foster homes. We provide these unfortunate souls vet care while our Volunteers diligently search for their forever homes.
Treasured Animal Rescue is a “no-kill” Rescue and there are no limits to any breed, age or an animal’s health limitations. When an animal is in need of rescue; Treasured Animal Rescue is there to assist an animal in need or when a home owner faces the dilemma of giving up their beloved pet.
As our dedicated Volunteers search the endless paths at the shelters seeing the animals marked “URGENT”, some may see sadness, despair and hopelessness but Treasured Animal Rescue sees a “Diamond Soul”. We see an unfortunate soul that deserves a loving home and we will give that poor animal every opportunity to reach that destiny.
All animals deserve a loving home. We believe that underneath the sadness, despair and hopelessness; every animal has a "Diamond Soul" that is pure, beautiful and has an inward treasure. Treasured Animal Rescue helps all animals show the world the brilliance that shines from their loving souls.
