My name is Storm!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Almost Home Foundation

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Black

Age

5 years old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

52 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

59912642

My story

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

Meet Storm??

Hi there! My name is Storm, but when I’m doing really cute things around the house—which is always—my foster mom likes to call me Stormy. I’m a beautiful, jet-black Shepherd mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for people.

I currently live with my foster brother Logan, a 5-year-old German Shepherd who my foster mom adopted from Almost Home a few years ago. How cool is that?! I absolutely love playing with him, and I’ve never met a dog I didn’t like. I haven’t been around cats yet, so that part of my story is still unwritten.

Everyone thinks I’m around 4 years old. I do have some puppy energy at times, but it’s balanced out by my favorite activity: cuddling. I don’t really understand the idea of personal space, and if you have a lap, I will happily make myself at home in it whether you were expecting me or not. I’ve also perfected the classic Shepherd head tilt, especially when food is involved—which is often, because I LOVE food. That makes me very food motivated and eager to learn. I already know sit and paw, and my foster mom says I’m easy to train.

I walk really well on a leash next to my foster brother, and I’m doing great with house training. I’m about 90% there and getting better every day as I continue to learn my new routine. I can get a little too excited when I first meet new people and may jump up, but I’m working on that, and once I know you, I settle right down. I’m also a bit on the skinny side right now, but my foster mom is helping me fill out with an extra meal each day—shhh, don’t tell Logan!

I love watching squirrels from the deck, enjoy car rides where I just sit and look out the window, and I truly thrive on being close to my people.

My foster mom says I’m going to break her heart when I find my forever home, but she knows I’ll make another family incredibly happy. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate, and cuddly companion, I just might be the one you’ve been waiting for. Please fill out a no-obligation application today and let’s start our lives together!

Adoption fee is $360

Email: dogs@almosthomefoundation.org Almost Home Foundation`s adoption requirements: (1) Be at least 21 years of age; (2) Have the consent of all adults living in the household; (3) Have approval from the residence owner; (4) Have valid ID with current address; (5) Be approved by Almost Home Foundation as a suitable adoptive home; and `(6) Live in the suburbs surrounding Schau

Rescue

Almost Home Foundation

Contact info

Pet ID

59912642

Contact

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Phone

(630) 582-3738

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Website

http://www.almosthomefoundation.org

Address

P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please go to www.almosthomefoundation.org to inquire about fees, contracts and requirements.

Adoption application

http://almosthomefoundation.org/adopt/

Go meet their pets

Our adoption shows are every Saturday from 11-2 at PetsMart stores in Schaumburg (1440 E Golf Rd) and Bloomingdale (162 S Gary Avenue) and Petco in Bloomingdale (412 W Army Trail Rd). We make every effort to have each one of our available animals at a show each weekend. The schedule can be found on our web site www.almosthomefoundation.org under Adopt and is updated the Friday evening prior to the Saturday show.

More about this rescue

We are in need of Foster Homes for our homeless animals!!! Can you help?

What is a Foster Home?
A foster home takes in one of our homeless animals rather than boarding them at the kennel and cares for it until we find a permanent loving home. Almost Home Foundation pays for the all animal's food and medical expenses. The foster home learns the animal's temperament and behaviors. The foster home learns if they get along with other animals. The foster home provides insights on the animals that helps Almost Home Foundation look for the right home for the animal.

Please help!! Just fill out this form and we will contact you or call 630-582-3738 and leave a message letting us know that you are interested in fostering!
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We are an all-volunteer, registered, not-for-profit 501c3 animal rescue group. Our mission is to save adoptable dogs and cats from being destroyed by finding permanent, loving homes. For details, visit us online at www.almosthomefoundation.org.

Almost Home Foundation is always looking for volunteers to handle dogs at adoption shows, set up adoption shows, write for the newsletter, photograph events, or foster animals. For a list of opportunities, visit online at www.volunteermatch.org
or www.almosthomefoundation.org.

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We are a Rescue not a Shelter. This simply means we do not own a building where we house animals. We look for loving foster homes that will give temporary care and love on the animal’s journey to a permanent, loving home. When a foster home is not available, we will board the animal at a boarding kennel.

Our 5-year goal is to have a shelter. This is an aggressive goal that will take many donations and memberships. We will strive for this goal with a great team of volunteers and help from people like you! Please become a member, become a sponsor or make a donation.

Our animals are found strayed and brought in from the police. After being held for 7 days, we evaluate the temperament of the animal and determine if the animal is suitable to be a pet. On rare occasion, we will also rescue animals that are in desperate situations where the rescue makes the difference between life and death. We do not accept Owner Give-ups.