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My basic info
Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
9 months old, Puppy
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Fred – Your Loyal, Goofy Gentle Giant
Fred is an 8-month-old, 70-pound pup with a heart as big as his paws! He’s still figuring out just how large he is, so he’s best suited for a home with older kids and big-dog companions who can match his energy and play style. Small dogs often find his enthusiasm a bit… overwhelming.
Fred is fully potty trained, sleeps like a champ in his crate, and will trot right in when you say, “Fred, crate!” Often will go into his crate on his own to relax. He loves being near his people and is incredibly loyal, but he’s not much of a cuddler—more of a “loyal shadow” than a lap dog. That said, belly rubs are his absolute favorite, and he’ll happily flop over for one any chance he gets.
He’s a smart, food-motivated learner who already knows sit and lay down and is picking up new skills every day. Leash walks are a work in progress—he’s strong, curious, and will happily pull toward a butterfly just to admire it. Fred can be reactive on a leash when he sees other dogs—something we’re actively working on. With proper, slow introductions in a neutral space (off leash), he has settled in beautifully with the two resident dogs in his foster home and respects their boundaries.
Fred also travels like a pro—he loves car rides and will happily settle in for the journey. He would thrive with an active family, a yard to stretch his legs, and a confident canine sibling to play with. If you’re looking for a loyal, smart, and goofy young dog who will keep you smiling, Fred might just be your perfect match!
Our standard adoption fee is $375 cash or check and $385 credit card ($10 processing fee). . It includes spay/neuter when age appropriate at our participating vets, age appropriate core vaccinations, fecal testing, deworming, flea and tick preventative,1st vet visit at one of our participating vets, and micro-chipping.
We must have an application, conduct a phone interview, and meet your entire family to approve an adoption. Applications will not be reviewed unless fully completed. An application does not commit you to adopting and does not guarantee adoption but does allow us to begin the review process.
Please email adopt@safehavendogsIL.org for an application or additional details.
Please note that the breeds and sizes posted in this biography are educated best guesses and are not guaranteed.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption of any dog or puppy to any applicant (adopter) for any reason.
Meet Fred – Your Loyal, Goofy Gentle Giant
Fred is an 8-month-old, 70-pound pup with a heart as big as his paws! He’s still figuring out just how large he is, so he’s best suited for a home with older kids and big-dog companions who can match his energy and play style. Small dogs often find his enthusiasm a bit… overwhelming.
Fred is fully potty trained, sleeps like a champ in his crate, and will trot right in when you say, “Fred, crate!” Often will go into his crate on his own to relax. He loves being near his people and is incredibly loyal, but he’s not much of a cuddler—more of a “loyal shadow” than a lap dog. That said, belly rubs are his absolute favorite, and he’ll happily flop over for one any chance he gets.
He’s a smart, food-motivated learner who already knows sit and lay down and is picking up new skills every day. Leash walks are a work in progress—he’s strong, curious, and will happily pull toward a butterfly just to admire it. Fred can be reactive on a leash when he sees other dogs—something we’re actively working on. With proper, slow introductions in a neutral space (off leash), he has settled in beautifully with the two resident dogs in his foster home and respects their boundaries.
Fred also travels like a pro—he loves car rides and will happily settle in for the journey. He would thrive with an active family, a yard to stretch his legs, and a confident canine sibling to play with. If you’re looking for a loyal, smart, and goofy young dog who will keep you smiling, Fred might just be your perfect match!
Our standard adoption fee is $375 cash or check and $385 credit card ($10 processing fee). . It includes spay/neuter when age appropriate at our participating vets, age appropriate core vaccinations, fecal testing, deworming, flea and tick preventative,1st vet visit at one of our participating vets, and micro-chipping.
We must have an application, conduct a phone interview, and meet your entire family to approve an adoption. Applications will not be reviewed unless fully completed. An application does not commit you to adopting and does not guarantee adoption but does allow us to begin the review process.
Please email adopt@safehavendogsIL.org for an application or additional details.
Please note that the breeds and sizes posted in this biography are educated best guesses and are not guaranteed.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption of any dog or puppy to any applicant (adopter) for any reason.
$375 cash or check for all dogs and puppies. $385 credit cards($10 processing fee). Please email us at adopt@safehavendogsil.org for an application and more information on adopting one of our dogs.
$375 cash or check for all dogs and puppies. $385 credit cards($10 processing fee). Please email us at adopt@safehavendogsil.org for an application and more information on adopting one of our dogs.
More about this rescue
We are a small 501 C3 nonprofit rescue located in Elburn, Illinois. In 2014, Safe Haven Dog Rescue became its own non-profit. We are licensed by the Illinois Agriculture Department.
The majority of our dogs and puppies are pulled from Kill Pounds and Shelters in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, and Illinois. We also accept local medical cases as often as our finances will allow.
Please take a few moments to read the stories about the dogs and puppies we have available for adoption. We disclose everything we know about the dogs, sometimes we know a lot often we know only that they were strays, thrown away on the side of the road, in the woods, or found in abandoned houses.
While we don’t always know their past we are certain that their future is much brighter.
We hope that you and your family are part of the future…..
We are a small 501 C3 nonprofit rescue located in Elburn, Illinois. In 2014, Safe Haven Dog Rescue became its own non-profit. We are licensed by the Illinois Agriculture Department.
The majority of our dogs and puppies are pulled from Kill Pounds and Shelters in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, and Illinois. We also accept local medical cases as often as our finances will allow.
Please take a few moments to read the stories about the dogs and puppies we have available for adoption. We disclose everything we know about the dogs, sometimes we know a lot often we know only that they were strays, thrown away on the side of the road, in the woods, or found in abandoned houses.
While we don’t always know their past we are certain that their future is much brighter.
We hope that you and your family are part of the future…..
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