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Derby has a real zest for life and seeks a grownup home to share it!
Hi, I'm Derby! Do you love dogs? Well, I LOVE people! I'm what they call a "people-pooch". I really enjoy all the attention and those extra snacks that come with meeting new friends. I am eager to give ALL of my love to someone as special as I am. I really am just sweet guy with a zest for life. After human companionship, my top 3 favorite things are walks (you’ll get plenty of exercise with me by your side), playtime (balls and toys of any kind), and food. Speaking of food, I really enjoy learning, and treats provide me with the extra motivation to learn quickly. When I dream about my family I dream about being the only pet in the home, with no children, so I can give you all of my love. I’d just prefer to be your one and only.
I guess that’s all I have to say right now—I’ll tell you lots more when we meet. I hope that will be soon. My tail is wagging in anticipation!
A Message From Derby’s Foster:
“Derby is such a joy in our household. He settled into our home nicely. He enjoys his morning walks, belly rubs, his squeaky toys, and cuddles in the evening while we wind down and watch TV. He has become a real good listener. He comes in from outside when he is called and waits until we say "ok" to start eating after we put down his bowl. Derby learned how to sit, stay, give us paw, lay down, and sometimes we are able to get him to roll over.
Derby will surely be a wonderful companion to anyone who takes good care of him. He's one adorable boy who has a lot to offer. We know you'll fall in love with him as much as we did. He'd love to meet you!”
*I’m in a foster home, but am still very available for adoption! If you would like to meet me, please call 630-420-8989 to schedule an appointment.
Derby has a real zest for life and seeks a grownup home to share it!
Hi, I'm Derby! Do you love dogs? Well, I LOVE people! I'm what they call a "people-pooch". I really enjoy all the attention and those extra snacks that come with meeting new friends. I am eager to give ALL of my love to someone as special as I am. I really am just sweet guy with a zest for life. After human companionship, my top 3 favorite things are walks (you’ll get plenty of exercise with me by your side), playtime (balls and toys of any kind), and food. Speaking of food, I really enjoy learning, and treats provide me with the extra motivation to learn quickly. When I dream about my family I dream about being the only pet in the home, with no children, so I can give you all of my love. I’d just prefer to be your one and only.
I guess that’s all I have to say right now—I’ll tell you lots more when we meet. I hope that will be soon. My tail is wagging in anticipation!
A Message From Derby’s Foster:
“Derby is such a joy in our household. He settled into our home nicely. He enjoys his morning walks, belly rubs, his squeaky toys, and cuddles in the evening while we wind down and watch TV. He has become a real good listener. He comes in from outside when he is called and waits until we say "ok" to start eating after we put down his bowl. Derby learned how to sit, stay, give us paw, lay down, and sometimes we are able to get him to roll over.
Derby will surely be a wonderful companion to anyone who takes good care of him. He's one adorable boy who has a lot to offer. We know you'll fall in love with him as much as we did. He'd love to meet you!”
*I’m in a foster home, but am still very available for adoption! If you would like to meet me, please call 630-420-8989 to schedule an appointment.
Dog and cat adoptions are the cornerstone of our mission and services. After more than 40 years of sheltering animals and placing them into loving homes, our work is still not done. There are thousands of animals in shelters waiting for homes across the Chicagoland area. We hope you will take some time to learn more about our adoption process and meet the pets currently available for adoption.
NAHS strives to make appropriate, permanent matches between adopters and our cat and dog friends. Here is an outline of how the process works:
Visit the shelter during our adoption hours to see if there is an animal that interests you. Walk-ins are allowed to see the cats; dogs are by appointment.
Complete our brief "Pets and People Profile" and discuss it with an adoption counselor to determine if the animal is well suited for your family.
Dog and cat adoptions are the cornerstone of our mission and services. After more than 40 years of sheltering animals and placing them into loving homes, our work is still not done. There are thousands of animals in shelters waiting for homes across the Chicagoland area. We hope you will take some time to learn more about our adoption process and meet the pets currently available for adoption.
NAHS strives to make appropriate, permanent matches between adopters and our cat and dog friends. Here is an outline of how the process works:
Visit the shelter during our adoption hours to see if there is an animal that interests you. Walk-ins are allowed to see the cats; dogs are by appointment.
Complete our brief "Pets and People Profile" and discuss it with an adoption counselor to determine if the animal is well suited for your family.
Animal meet-and-greets are by appointment only. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Animal meet-and-greets are by appointment only. Walk-ins are not permitted.
More about this shelter
The Naperville Area Humane Society (NAHS) is a non-profit, limited admission animal shelter accepting cats and dogs. Our shelter can house as many as eighteen dogs and forty cats.
Each animal is tenderly cared for at NAHS. Entering a shelter can be stressful or possibly even terrifying to some cats and dogs. Our dedicated and highly trained staff and over 300 volunteers offer compassionate care to each animal and work to address his or her individual needs.
The staff works diligently to match the needs of each pet with a family eager to adopt a dog or cat. While at NAHS, all animals receive basic vaccinations as well as medical care. All animals are neutered or spayed before being released to their new owners. In addition, dogs’ temperaments are thoroughly assessed before being made available for adoption.
Unfortunately, there continues to be far too many cats and dogs needing help in our society. Since we cannot solve this overwhelming problem ourselves, we have evolved our approach to the homeless animal crisis to include innovative community service initiatives, such as humane education and a behavior helpline, while we continue to re-home animals.
The Naperville Area Humane Society (NAHS) is a non-profit, limited admission animal shelter accepting cats and dogs. Our shelter can house as many as eighteen dogs and forty cats.
Each animal is tenderly cared for at NAHS. Entering a shelter can be stressful or possibly even terrifying to some cats and dogs. Our dedicated and highly trained staff and over 300 volunteers offer compassionate care to each animal and work to address his or her individual needs.
The staff works diligently to match the needs of each pet with a family eager to adopt a dog or cat. While at NAHS, all animals receive basic vaccinations as well as medical care. All animals are neutered or spayed before being released to their new owners. In addition, dogs’ temperaments are thoroughly assessed before being made available for adoption.
Unfortunately, there continues to be far too many cats and dogs needing help in our society. Since we cannot solve this overwhelming problem ourselves, we have evolved our approach to the homeless animal crisis to include innovative community service initiatives, such as humane education and a behavior helpline, while we continue to re-home animals.
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We'll also keep you updated on Rocko's adoption status with email updates.
