Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Age/Birthdate:02/24/2024 * Location: Downers Grove, IL * Fully Vetted: Yes
Any Special Medical or Special Needs:No
Temperament with:
Dogs:Great
Cats:Unsure
Children list specific ages: Yea
Strangers: Good
Training Needs:
Crate Trained:Yes
Potty Trained:Yes
🐾 Meet Billy – The Smiling Sweetheart! 🐾
Billy is a 1-year-old Border Collie mix (best guess!) with the cutest black markings and a smile that never quits. This happy boy is fully vetted and ready to find his forever family!
Billy loves meeting new people and is always up for an adventure. Whether it’s going for a walk, making new doggy friends, or playing with kids, Billy is the perfect companion. He’s friendly, and full of joy—truly a dog who will brighten your every day.
He’s great with other dogs, wonderful with children, and would make an amazing addition to just about any home.
💛 Ready to welcome a loving, loyal, and always-smiling pup into your life? Billy is waiting to meet you!
This dog is currently located in Chicago's southwest suburbs and can be seen by appointment once an adoption application is completed and approved by the rescue. Please note that we cannot hold dogs for any reason.
If the dog or puppy is not yet fully vetted, we can only consider applications from adopters within an hour's drive or 40 miles of Lemont, IL, due to required vet visits at our partner veterinarians. For fully vetted dogs or puppies, we welcome applications from out-of-state or beyond the 40-mile radius.
Please only apply if you are ready to meet and welcome a new companion into your home within five days of approval.
Breed and Age Information:
Unless the puppy was born in our care, we cannot guarantee the breed or age. Breed and age estimates are based on veterinary advice, shelter records, physical appearance, and information provided by previous owners.
The adoption fee includes:
Spay/neuter (performed at one of our partner veterinarians as scheduled by the rescue)
Microchip
Rabies vaccine
DHPP vaccine
Bordetella vaccine
4DX test (Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichia, Lyme Disease)
General wellness care, including deworming, heartworm prevention, and flea/tick prevention
Your adoption fee also helps support medical care for other rescue animals, including heartworm treatments, surgeries, and emergency care.
Spay/Neuter Policy:
We spay/neuter dogs at 16 weeks or older, at the discretion of the rescue and in consultation with our partner veterinarians. While some veterinarians recommend delaying the procedure based on a breeds projected size, as a rescue, our primary goal is to prevent unwanted litters. Spaying and neutering also provide significant health benefits, including cancer prevention and reducing behavioral issues.
The American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association support pediatric spay/neuter for cats and dogs as early as 16 weeks. We carefully assess each case to determine the best timing for the procedure.
Interested in Adopting?
Submit an adoption application at www.rubywhiskers.org/adopt
