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My name is Tootsey!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 month ago

My basic info

Breed
American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21971541-COURTESY

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Tootsey is happy trotting smushface. Talk about being greeted with a smile everyday when you come home. She is a love bug, she enjoys belly rubs and quality time. Toots girl was sadly left behind by an owner that passed from a car accident. She and her mother found shelter and safety with a foster that has tended to them for an extended period of time. This sweet girl is crate trained, walks nicely on a leash, is a friendly pup to all people. She is somewhat of a slug and little hippo. She enjoys laying around in heaps of fluff, eating yummy treats and bringing loving vibes to any home.

Tootsey would love to live in a family but as an only dog or pet. She doesn’t do the best with other animals but is easy to control and would be more than happy to have a beautiful yard to herself. 
Consider giving this girl that’s waited 2 long years a cozy spot on your couch. 

To ask about Tootsey, please contact us directly by calling  847-338-3252  or emailing info@redemptionroadinc.org. See what's new with our rescue including updates on our animals and upcoming events:  https://lnk.bio/redemptionroadinc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4inc/ Instagram: @redemptionroadinc Our trainer's Instagram:  @fullcircledogtrainer

October 21, 2025, 12:50 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21971541-COURTESY
Contact
Kseniya Tsipis
Address
Island Lake, IL 60042

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Steps to our adoption process:
1- A phone interview paired with the adoption application and scheduling a meet and greet.
2- Meet and greet where we also talk about how many more visits, if any, are required for a Foster-to-Adopt or Adoption.
3- Home visit for Foster-to-Adopt or Adoption.

Requirements, fees and contracts will be explained in further details during phone interview. If you have questions, please email us at info@redemptionroadinc.org.

Go meet their pets

Our adoptable dogs and cats are in foster homes so please contact us with inquiries and for more information.

More about this rescue

Rescue, Retrain, Redeem, and Re-home. 
Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc (aka R4) is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization based in Lake County, Illinois. R4 functions as an all-breed and ages, dog and cat rescue that specializes in behavioral training and rehabilitation. We are a professionally operated nonprofit dog and cat rescue run by certified dog trainers. We believe the solution to “difficult” animals cannot just be euthanasia. Our mission is to place dogs and cats that have undergone our rehabilitation program with responsible, reliable, and devoted owners. Our training specialty is centered in dog behaviors and understanding the canine mind. We take in all breeds, all ages and work with domesticated felines and feral cat colonies as well. Our expectations of adopters: 1- Consider the animal as an individual with their own personality and behaviors. 2- Be willing to learn, ask questions, and implement training into their daily routine. 3- Work alongside our team to prepare their home to provide the best environment for their new family member. R4 is 100% volunteer-run and foster-based and relies on donations, fundraisers, grants, and sponsorships to allow our organization to fulfill our mission to animals in need.

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