Meet Meri, an Australian Shepherd mix who is ready for her furever home.
Meri is a brave, sweet, and resilient little lady. She was rescued from a breeder hoarding 62 dogs in Oklahoma, and now under our care, she is showing just how big her tiny heart really is.
Meri is blind in her left eye and has partial eyesight in her right. For this reason, she enjoys the warm comfort of cuddling with other dogs, making a forever home with other pups a must. She would also thrive in a quiet setting, preferably with pawrents who work from home and have a yard she feels comfortable exploring as she learns to trust the world around her.
In addition to other dogs, Meri loves exploring trails from her safe perch inside her backpack, soft pets, sniffing outside, chew toys, and being carried. She loves being a sidekick – whether she’s hanging with other dogs or with her human friends, she does best in others’ company. She has been exposed to other dogs, cats, and children and done good with all, though a less chaotic household will be the best fit for her given her blindness.
Despite what Meri has endured by humans the last seven years, she is amazingly sweet. Her foster reports that she loves to be close and snuggled up in your safe arms, or in a doggy sling. This angel also doesn’t chew or destroy anything.
All Meri needs is your gentle touch and she’ll be ready to keep you warm all winter long!
Meet Meri, an Australian Shepherd mix who is ready for her furever home.
Meri is a brave, sweet, and resilient little lady. She was rescued from a breeder hoarding 62 dogs in Oklahoma, and now under our care, she is showing just how big her tiny heart really is.
Meri is blind in her left eye and has partial eyesight in her right. For this reason, she enjoys the warm comfort of cuddling with other dogs, making a forever home with other pups a must. She would also thrive in a quiet setting, preferably with pawrents who work from home and have a yard she feels comfortable exploring as she learns to trust the world around her.
In addition to other dogs, Meri loves exploring trails from her safe perch inside her backpack, soft pets, sniffing outside, chew toys, and being carried. She loves being a sidekick – whether she’s hanging with other dogs or with her human friends, she does best in others’ company. She has been exposed to other dogs, cats, and children and done good with all, though a less chaotic household will be the best fit for her given her blindness.
Despite what Meri has endured by humans the last seven years, she is amazingly sweet. Her foster reports that she loves to be close and snuggled up in your safe arms, or in a doggy sling. This angel also doesn’t chew or destroy anything.
All Meri needs is your gentle touch and she’ll be ready to keep you warm all winter long!
In order to qualify for ALIVE’s program all of the following steps must be met:
You must be at least 24 years of age and be able to provide ALIVE with proof of age.
Any current pets must be up to date on vaccinations, and be spayed/neutered. Exceptions to this will only be considered if proof of a medical explanation is provided.
If you currently rent, you must provide a landlord’s phone number and a copy of your executed lease.
All members of the family living in the home where the animal will be placed must be interviewed.
Applicant must live within 50 miles of Chicago if interested in adopting and within 10 miles of Chicago if interested in fostering.
Allow an ALIVE representative into your home for a visit to insure that your home is safe for the potential new dog or cat.
Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet.
Adoption Donation Amounts:
Dogs over 6 months old: $325
Dogs under 6 months old: $400
Dogs over 7 years old: $150
Rabbits: $150
Cats: $175
If you are adopting a bonded pair, the adoption donation will be as reflected above, but as a buy one, get one free.
We require a $75 training deposit at the time of adopting a dog. You will be required to enroll and complete a training class with your new dog at one of our approved training facilities within 3 months of adoption in order for the deposit to be refunded.
In order to qualify for ALIVE’s program all of the following steps must be met:
You must be at least 24 years of age and be able to provide ALIVE with proof of age.
Any current pets must be up to date on vaccinations, and be spayed/neutered. Exceptions to this will only be considered if proof of a medical explanation is provided.
If you currently rent, you must provide a landlord’s phone number and a copy of your executed lease.
All members of the family living in the home where the animal will be placed must be interviewed.
Applicant must live within 50 miles of Chicago if interested in adopting and within 10 miles of Chicago if interested in fostering.
Allow an ALIVE representative into your home for a visit to insure that your home is safe for the potential new dog or cat.
Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet.
Adoption Donation Amounts:
Dogs over 6 months old: $325
Dogs under 6 months old: $400
Dogs over 7 years old: $150
Rabbits: $150
Cats: $175
If you are adopting a bonded pair, the adoption donation will be as reflected above, but as a buy one, get one free.
We require a $75 training deposit at the time of adopting a dog. You will be required to enroll and complete a training class with your new dog at one of our approved training facilities within 3 months of adoption in order for the deposit to be refunded.
ALIVE Rescue is a sustainable animal rescue group committed to protecting the lives and rights of animals. We believe that every animal has the right to a well-balanced, socialized and fulfilled life. We take on the responsibility to save, rehabilitate and place abandoned, abused and stray animals. Our rescue permanently houses and cares for the animals that cannot be placed into forever homes for the duration of their natural lives. We provide medical, behavioral and physical support for animals despite their age, health, and/or breed. At ALIVE Rescue, we promote sustainable living and care-giving by building awareness, appreciation and respect for all animals and the environment within our communities. We constantly work to educate the public on current animal issues, including the benefits of spaying/neutering pets.
Since our formation in 2008, ALIVE Rescue has rescued more than 1,600 animals in the Chicago area.
ALIVE Rescue is a sustainable animal rescue group committed to protecting the lives and rights of animals. We believe that every animal has the right to a well-balanced, socialized and fulfilled life. We take on the responsibility to save, rehabilitate and place abandoned, abused and stray animals. Our rescue permanently houses and cares for the animals that cannot be placed into forever homes for the duration of their natural lives. We provide medical, behavioral and physical support for animals despite their age, health, and/or breed. At ALIVE Rescue, we promote sustainable living and care-giving by building awareness, appreciation and respect for all animals and the environment within our communities. We constantly work to educate the public on current animal issues, including the benefits of spaying/neutering pets.
Since our formation in 2008, ALIVE Rescue has rescued more than 1,600 animals in the Chicago area.
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