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My name is Gwen!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Adoption fee: $250

This helps Helping Strays of Monroe County with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Husky
Color
Age
10 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
30 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2024113C

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Gwen is so cute and totally petite. She is definitely a little husky. She is a bit on the shy side and will need some love and reassurance to build her confidence. Don't we all? Come to the shelter and meet this girl. She is so wonderful and deserving of a fresh start with people who will help build her self esteem. She is good with other dogs too.

Gwen is 9 months old and weighs 30 pounds.

The adoption fee for adult dogs, seven months and older, is $250. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting Gwen, please stop by the shelter during open hours or complete an adoption application on our website. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet Gwen.
helpingstrays.org

Gwen has heartworms and will be starting treatment soon. She would greatly benefit from having a calm home to recuperate in rather than trying to rest in a noisy and stressful shelter environment. If you would like to provide a foster home during Gwen's heartworm treatment, Helping Strays will provide everything you need; the medical care, crate, food, etc. Gwen can still be adopted but will need to come back to the shelter periodically to complete her treatment which is covered in the adoption fee.
Shelter
Helping Strays of Monroe County

Contact info

Pet ID
2024113C
Contact
Scott Spinner
Address
4221 Hanover Rd., Columbia, IL 62236
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

You must complete an application.
To be considered as an adopter, you must:
· Be 21 years of age or older
· Have identification showing your present address
· Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord
· Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide medical treatment and proper care of the pet.

Go meet their pets

We welcome you to stop by our facility located at 4221 Hanover Road in Columbia, IL.

Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-6
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 12-4

More about this shelter

We promote the humane care of all abandoned and stray animals in our community. We are a no-kill shelter. All of our pets leave the shelter for their forever homes micro-chipped, up to date on vaccines, and altered.

Founded in 2002, Helping Strays is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization supported entirely by donations.

Our lucky animals receive appropriate medical care, are featured on the Helping Strays website "adoption list" and are taken to several adoption events every month in an attempt to find permanent, loving homes.