My name is Ash!

Hi, I’m Ash, and I’d really love to tell you my story.

I’m a hound mix, about 2–3 years old and around 30 pounds, and my foster mom says I’m one incredibly brave girl. When I first arrived at my foster home, the world felt very scary. I was frightened of just about everything and had to be carried out of my crate just to go outside. But once I realized I was safe, I came out of my shell quickly and completely. A little patience, a lot of kindness, and some very motivating snacks helped me discover just how confident and happy I could be.

These days, I love being right in the middle of everything. I enjoy the company of my foster family and absolutely adore other dogs. I’m happiest when I’m nearby, soaking in all the activity. Even when another dog is a bit too close for comfort, I’ve never growled or shown any aggression. I’m truly as sweet as they come and love everyone I meet.

Being a hound means my nose is always working. I have a strong scent drive and take my sniffing responsibilities very seriously. Walks are full of exciting discoveries, and the yard is endlessly fascinating to me. Following my nose brings me so much joy, and it’s a big part of who I am.

I should also mention that I have three legs. Being a tri-pawd doesn’t slow me down at all. I can run, climb stairs, and fully keep up with daily life. I’ve even surprised everyone with how capable I am. I’ve got a lot of spirit and determination, and I’m proof that having three legs doesn’t stop a dog from living her very best life.

I’m completely potty trained and haven’t had a single accident since living with my foster family. I’m affectionate, happy, and full of love, and I’m just waiting for someone to give me a chance. I promise I’ll return that love tenfold. I can’t wait to find my forever home and share all of my heart with you.

If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application  . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet!

The adoption fee of $350 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!

*please note that we are a foster home based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.