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My name is River!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 5 days ago

Cared for by Private owner (Benton, IL)
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Meet the Pet

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Adoption fee: $50

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8048348

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My personality

Why I need a new home

Human health issues (e.g. allergies, sickness)

My story

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


I rescued river from A shelter weighed 4 lb now weighs 71. He will be 2 years old Feb 8, 2026. a really good dog beautiful! Unfortunately I had a reoccurrence of breast cancer at the hospital alot Now found out my husband has prostate cancer we are not able to give River the attention he deserves. He’s spoiled used to being warm in the winter cool in the summer. I put picture of him laying under fan because he loves his fan in the summer. hard to describe what we have set up for him but it’s very nice even though he’s not in the house. I will take pictures send to whoever is interested so you can see his area could be in house likes both. I wish my circumstances were different I hate to see him go I want to make sure it’s someone that loves animals and will be good to him not fair to him now I don’t think this is a good life he needs more attention.
With a heavy heart this was a hard decision. I hope he gets a great home.

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Private owner (Benton, IL)

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Adoption fee $50

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