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My name is Figaro!

Posted 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Maltese
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22162971-7578-25

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Figaro is an almost 10-year-old Maltese mix weighing 13.5 pounds. This little guy has clearly been through a lot in his life, and because of that he can be shy and a bit stand-offish when he first meets new people. He prefers to observe, take things in, and move at his own pace while he decides if the world feels safe.

Once Figaro trusts you, though, his true personality shines. He has already bonded closely with one of our volunteers and will happily leap straight from the floor into her lap if she dares to stop giving him attention. When he’s comfortable, Figaro is a happy, affectionate boy who wants to be close to his person and soak up all the love.

Figaro will need a patient adopter who understands that trust takes time and is willing to let him set the pace, especially with things like grooming and other situations that make him nervous. Because he values his space and boundaries, we recommend a home without children, or with older kids who can be respectful and gentle with him.

He would make a wonderful companion for a single woman, as he tends to be more nervous around men, though a calm and patient man could absolutely earn his trust as well. With understanding, consistency, and love, Figaro will reward his person with deep loyalty and a truly special bond.

His minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents.

He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives.

For information about this dog's breed(s), visit:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm

To fill out our adoption application, go to:
http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html



 Wish Bone Canine Rescue

 1303 Morrissey Drive

Bloomington, IL 61701

www.wishbonecaninerescue.org

 

 
 
 
 

Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org
(Please give us 24 hours to verify your information).
If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.


December 31, 2025, 4:26 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22162971-7578-25
Contact
Phone
Address
Normal, IL 61761
Donation
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8LWDB47ZJVGX4

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Interview, match pet to person/family, check references, especially vet info. will always take animal back if doesn't work out.
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Since it's our desire that you have a pet that can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family. We have set up the following procedures for anyone wishing to adopt one of our dogs:
Complete our online Adoption Application.
Set up a time for you and your family including other dogs/cats to meet our dog to make sure it's a good fit.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Prospective adoptor's complete an online application and then an appointment is set up.
For more information and updated events, please go to our website:
Wish Bone Canine Rescue's Website:
www.wishbonecaninerescue.org

More about this rescue

Wish Bone Canine Rescue rehabilitates and re-homes dogs. We are a not-for-profit, no-kill organization located in Central Illinois, whose primary focus is to find responsible, loving and permanent homes for the surrendered, abandoned, neglected or abused dogs from within our community. We do not discriminate based on a dog’s breed, age or health . We are a foster home based rescue; however, we also have a facility where dogs are cared for until foster placement or adoption.

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