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My name is Argon!

Posted over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $250

This helps Orphans of the Storm with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Merle/Brindle
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
79 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
17055

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Argon, a resilient 2-year-old dog with a heart full of courage and a spirit ready for a fresh start. Argon's journey began in the shelter as an abuse case, and while his past may have been challenging, his spirit remains unbroken.
At first glance, it's evident that Argon has faced adversity. He arrived at the shelter grossly underweight, a testament to the hardships he endured. Despite his tough past, Argon carries himself with an air of strength and the ability to forgive.
Argon is quick to warm up to people, and as trust develops, so does his true personality. With time, you'll see Argon's walls come down, revealing a dog filled with love and a longing for companionship. Despite the hardships he's faced, Argon is ready to embark on a new chapter and leave the shadows of the past behind.
Argon is more than a survivor; he's a symbol of resilience and the capacity for healing. As he joins his forever family, he brings with him a promise of unwavering loyalty and a heart eager to experience the love and care that he has always deserved.
Shelter
Orphans of the Storm

Contact info

Pet ID
17055
Contact
Address
2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Submit Application

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We invite you to come to the shelter and find a dog or a cat that will become your lifelong friend and companion. When you come to visit make sure to bring:
* Current driver's license with your correct address or a state ID with a photo.
* As many members of your family as possible to help make sure the new member is a good fit.

Adoption application

More about this shelter

We serve the pets and people in Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission is clear: To take responsibility for each and every orphaned, abandoned, abused or neglected dog and cat which reaches our doors; to take them in and shelter them; to provide the best medical and physical care possible for them; to nurture them back to health if need be; and finally to place them into warm, loving, adoptive homes where they can enjoy the lives they deserve.