Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Story
Age/Birthdate: 4/27/25 * Estimated or Current Weight: 25lbs best guess.* Location:Lockport,IL * Fully Vetted: No
Any Special Medical or Special Needs:No
Temperament with:
Dogs:Good, playful
Cats:Not tested
Children list specific ages:All ages, as young as 4 in home.
Strangers:Good, playful
Training Needs:
Crate Trained:Working on it!
Potty Trained:Working on it!
Hi there! My name is Ballerino Cappuccino—fancy, right? But don’t let my fancy name fool you, I’m just a fun-loving, playful Corgi mix puppy who’s full of personality (and a little sass, too!).
I’m still really young and learning all the important puppy things—potty training, crate training, and basic manners. Right now, I’m using potty pads while I work on getting the hang of it. I’m playful with other dogs and kids—I’ve hung out with kids as young as 4, and I love wrestling with my doggy friends! I haven’t met any cats yet, but I’m open-minded.
I’m full of energy when it’s playtime, but I can also settle down and cuddle when I’m tired. I love to chew on toys and, yes, I do tend to scarf down my food (what can I say? Growing puppies need fuel!).
Even though I’m tiny, I don’t let my siblings push me around—I hold my own just fine! I would love a forever home with playful dogs or kids to romp around with and humans to snuggle after a good play session.
If you’re looking for a small pup with a big personality, I’m your girl! 💕
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
