My name is Renata!

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/  

Renata is at best a 1.5 year old, if not younger, jet black female Shih Tzu who weighs in at 9 pounds.  This dog's adoption fee is $625.  If you are still interested, please read more below.

Renata was found running as a stray and there is some indication that she has had a litter of puppies. It’s hard to believe she was running as a stray—she sticks to her foster mom like glue. Wherever her Foster Mom goes, she follows. She has a loving disposition and greets everyone who comes through the door as if they were her best friend.

Renata is very good with other dogs—respectful of older dogs and loves to play with the younger animals in the house. She hasn’t been around large dogs while in her foster home, but we have no reason to think she would have any issues with friendly dogs of any size.

Her ideal human would have a warm and welcoming lap to cuddle on, a bed that she can sleep at the foot of the bed, and chews to chew on from time to time (her favorites are cross cut antlers, collagen chews—stuff that tastes good). Renata would love a home where she gets taken on walks - but she has made it abundantly clear in this super frigid weather that she does not need to go for long walks! She is just as happy to hunker down with you on the sofa or on the floor facing the fireplace.

Renata is a true gem! The worst thing her Foster Mom could come up with is that sometimes she takes the treats a little roughly. Even the vet said she is a five star dog! 

Renata is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, housebroken and potty pad trained, 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!