Corgi puppies and dogs in Manteno, Illinois

FOSTERED IN: Tinley Park, IL 60477 ESTIMATED DOB: 12/2013 WEIGHT: 19 lbs KIDS: No DOGS: No CATS: Some HISTORY: Frankie came to us from a suburban animal control facility. ABOUT: Frankie is a special-needs dog who is looking for that perfect home who may have experience with anxious and quirky dogs. Frankie is reliably housetrained. He hilariously chomps air-food while you are eating...in case you were wondering if he wanted you to share. For fun Frankie likes walks, car rides, and orange toys. Frankie loves his car rides, but he needs to wear a doggy seatbelt or else he will sit in every seat in the car. He does need assistance to get out of the car, but usually not in. He walks well on a leash - except when he really wants to get to something like his favorite friends like the mail lady (More on that later!) He enjoys shorter leisurely walks where he can sniff every blade of grass. He loves to play with toys at home, but has an undeniable affinity for orange toys. Frankie’s foster mom has put a lot of work into his training and he knows sit, tap, turn, and up - but he will 100% forget everything he knows if you don’t have a treat to offer. Nothing is free in this world. Frankie LOVES treats and food, so buddy is on weight management food. So why is Frankie special needs? Frankie likely has anxiety that causes him to be reactive at times. He has been under the care of a Veterinary Behaviorist to help him grow through training, management, and medication. He doesn’t always love visitors coming to his house. He welcomes a gentle pet from a stranger outside, but if that person comes in his house it is stranger danger. Some days he doesn’t mind someone new coming in - other days he does. Frankie will do best in a home without a lot of visitors as this is a known stressor for him. While he absolutely adores his foster mom she always gives him the ability to control their interactions. She does not force attention on him when she wants, but allows him to solicit it from her. The behaviorist believes that “trigger stacking” is a component of his behavior. If the garbage man lingers too long, and the mail lady sorts mail too long by the door - he might be more reactive that evening. I think we can all understand how anxiety builds. When Frankie feels overwhelmed he will snap at people. So far, he has been fairly reliable to growl as a warning (never correct a growling dog!). But anyone who adopts Frankie must truly understand how important their responsibility is to keep Frankie happy and healthy. He will need to be on a leash while visitors are over, and his adopter must recognize that sometimes visitors will be too much for him and he will react worse some days than others. As Frankie’s adopter - it will be your job to advocate for him and manage interactions with strangers, even out on the street. Frankie always gets to lead the interactions. He should only be pet if he is obviously asking for it. People can’t cup his face in their hands or loom over him. The same goes for an adopter’s interactions with him, “oh but he knows me” is not the right phrase for a dog like Frankie. He might know you AND love you, but we all aren’t our best selves when anxiety is involved. Remember the mail lady? He LOVES her if he sees her out on the sidewalk on a walk. Absolutely cannot wait to see her. If she brings the mail to the house - absolutely hates her, she must leave now, how dare she deliver letters! Frankie will do alert/alarm barking if he can see people outside or hear them, so he will do best in a detached home. He will also bark if he is left in his crate for too long while you are home. (“Hey, don’t forget about me!”) Frankie is used to being crated while his foster mom is gone and goes in willingly, although she uses a little treat trail to make it fun and easy. He seems to be very quiet while crated at home alone. Frankie’s foster works from home so he does not spend terribly long periods of time alone. One of Frankie’s big modifications is that he is not allowed to look out the windows. It “seems” like he loves it - but it is actually an anxious alert behavior. He isn’t actually enjoying it - he can’t relax because he has to be on high alert. When Frankie first came to Lulu’s he was experiencing something called “sleep startle” - this is when they wake up in a state of high alert and will snap at anything nearby. This is NOT a behavior to be trained out - it is a subconscious behavior that has been largely controlled with medication for Frankie. Even though this behavior has not been seen in a while - care must be taken to never touch or startle Frankie while he is sleeping. Frankie is fairly independent and doesn’t demand much from his foster mom, outside of consistency and patience. He doesn’t need or want constant attention, but he will always be near you. He’s just a great little companion for a consistent, understanding owner. As you can imagine Frankie should not be around children as it will be too difficult to manage both Frankie and the children’s unpredictable behaviors. We also know that he would prefer to be an only dog due to experiences in a previous foster home. That previous foster home did have a cat. He was curious and responded appropriately when he tried to sneak a peek of the cat on the bed - who told him to buzz off in no uncertain terms! He would likely do well with independent cats who like to sleep places he can’t be, and aren’t afraid to tell him to get lost. A lot of Frankie’s behaviors are centered around the home, so he does very well at the vet, the groomer, and in boarding. Although Frankie cannot live with other dogs, he is indifferent to them in public. He might give them a passing glance on the street or in the vet or groomers office but does not bark nor choose to interact with them. Frankie’s foster has really put her heart into Frankie and he has come such a long way. Before adoption we would schedule an appointment with the adopter and our veterinary behaviorist (at our expense) to make sure the adopter understands how to continue setting Frankie up for success. More information and our adoption application can be found at www.luluslockerrescue.org.

I’m Manny, a 12 year old, 20 pound, male Corgi mix. I’m looking for a special home to spend my golden years. I’m very loving and get along with dogs and cats. I take my time warming up to new things. I am house trained. I am blind but get around fine and have no problem with stairs. In my past life I was very secluded and not cared for. That gave me some triggers. Well really just one — gates, any kind of gate. Because of Manny’s nervousness and past life, we will plan of multiple meetings. Also, Manny will need to be adopted within 50 miles of Flossmoor, IL. Manny is microchipped as well as up to date on vaccines, monthly preventatives. He has had a dental. Manny’s adoption fee is $150. If you are think you are Manny’s special someone, please visit heathersfosterdogs.org to complete and submit your adoption application.

Otis is a really sweet dog. His owner died unexpectedly leaving him without a place to call home. He gets along great with other dogs, cats and kids!May 27, 2026, 12:18 am

We love Milo with our whole hearts and wish that we could keep him for the rest of his life. Milo has some needs that would be better filled by a different living situation. We adopted Milo in the winter of 2022 at 2.5 years old. From what I know, he was from a breeder and then his first home was a bad environment. He was traumatized and malnourished when we adopted him. Because of this trauma, Milo has a ton of anxiety around men and other dogs when at home. Out in public or at doggie daycare, he is amazing and we never have any issues. But at home, he is very territorial over mom and now over our new baby. He has bitten dad several times because of his anxiety issues, has gotten into many fights with our other dog, and marks in the house. He needs to be in a quiet place with a single woman who understands herding breeds and can give him the attention and activity that he requires. He is very smart and knows a lot of commands to help with his anxiety. He loves his toys and to snuggle

Jinx is a 3 year old pure breed corgi. We just got him fixed and all of his shots for the year. He cannot get along with my other dog and had to make a decision….. He is an amazing people pet… Great with kids , adults, anyone just not other animals

I’m Miranda. Small Package. Big Comeback. I’m about 5 years old. A Pit Bull Terrier and Corgi mix, which means I’m a little bit sturdy, a little bit sassy, and a whole lot of heart packed into one cute frame. People call me a medium sized gift package. I think that fits. I’m the kind of dog who doesn’t take up much space, but somehow fills the whole room. I’ve been through more than I should have. I handled it. I kept going. I did the hard part already, and I came out the other side stronger. You don’t need to fix me. I’m ready now. I’m sweet. I’m loving. I like being close. I like knowing I belong somewhere. I’m not here for chaos or drama. I’m here for a real home, steady routines, and someone who wants a dog that just fits into their life.  I do have special needs. I have a spinal issue, and am going to physical therapy twice a week.  I’ve got that mix of play and calm. I’ll enjoy the moment, then settle right in next to you like that’s where I’ve always been. If you’re looking for a dog who has done the work, who appreciates the simple things, and who will quietly make your life better just by being there, I’m ready for you. All I need now is a place to land that lasts. ##2678068##