My name is Sassy!

Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  

Sassy is a 6 month old female Lab mix who weighs in at 45 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $500.  If you are still interested, please read more below.

Sassy is a really sweet "gentle giant". She is super loving and wants to cuddle any chance she gets. She is great with all humans and isn't fearful meeting new people or dogs. She is still a puppy and definitely needs training typical of a dog her age - she loves to jump up on people to greet them and "hug them". She walks fairly well  on the leash, loves going to the dog park, and really loves being outside. She does great with her foster home's two resident dogs. She has a lot of energy and loves to play, but once she is done running around outside she is really good in the house and happy to lay around, especially with her head on your lap. She loves toys and has not chewed anything she isn't supposed to! Sassy is doing really well with potty training and will stand patiently by the door letting you know when she needs to go. She is very food and treat motivated and has mastered "sit" and "down". She is learning how to rest comfortably in a crate but does get very anxious when her people leave. Other than that, Sassy rarely barks and easily calms down. She does best with a routine. She is an excellent companion dog who is happiest by your side! 

Sass is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, housebroken, and spayed. This dog's family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you are interested in adopting this dog, fill out an Online Application today!  Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.

Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ 

Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/

As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop!