Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
** A VERY GENEROUS DONOR IS SPONSORING $175 OF STANLEY'S ADOPTION FEE, ALONG WITH THE FEES OF HIS LITTERMATES, TO REDUCE THEIR ADOPTION FEES TO $300 IN HOPES THEY'LL FIND THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES SOON!** Sweet, social, and steadfast are just a few words to describe Stanley, a wonderful pup searching for his forever family. His delightful, gentle demeanor wins over all who meet him, and he'll be a phenomenal companion for almost any home. Stanley is playful, curious, and engaging, but is also more mellow and observant than some of his littermates. He'll make an ideal pup for a household looking for a fun-loving dog who is always up for a long walk or game of fetch, but also one who knows how to settle down and doesn't need constant entertainment. His mild-mannered, easy-going, and loving personality will fill one lucky home with limitless companionship and joy. Stanley was initially rescued from an overwhelmed animal control facility in rural Kentucky, along with his six littermates, when they were just eight weeks old. Shelters and rescues across the US are in crisis, adoptions have slowed considerably over the past 18 months, and surrenders and intakes are way up. In previous years, puppies in shelters and rescues were generally adopted quickly, often as soon as they became available. Unfortunately, over the past year, it has become more common for very friendly, adoptable dogs, including puppies, to remain in shelters or foster care for many months before adoption. Casualties of this current shelter and rescue crisis, Stanley and two of his remaining littermates have grown up in foster care while awaiting adoption. These sweet pups are more than ready and anxious to find the loving, forever families they so deserve. Stanley turns a year old in mid-March and is currently weighing in at 50 pounds. Stan will be a larger dog (60+ pounds) when fully mature. A DNA test performed on two littermates identifies their breed mix as 35% Bluetick Coonhound, 27%. German Shepherd, 23% Husky, 15% Staffordshire Terrier. Stanley loves a good run around the yard and game of fetch, but also loves lounging around and sunbathing on the deck. He's not a hyper or overly active dog; he's more mellow than many pups his age. Still, he is a puppy, and potential adopters expect to continue his training and provide the guidance, structure, patience, and love that all puppies and adolescent dogs need to develop into exceptional canine citizens as adults.
Stanley is crate-trained and making good progress with his housebreaking when kept on a regular schedule. If Stanley sounds like the pup you've been searching for, please reach out today! He's anxious and eager to meet you. Stanley is fostered in Chicago, and meetings are arranged by appointment only after an adoption application has been received and approved. For more information or to apply, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com or visit our website at palsplacerescue.org. Stanley's adoption fee is $300 (Reduced from $475 thanks to a generous sponsorship). This fee helps to cover his medical expenses while in our care. He is neutered, microchipped, up-to-date with age-appropriate vaccines, and is taking monthly flea/heartworm preventatives. **PLEASE NOTE** initial correspondence from our rescue may end up in your junk or spam folder. Please check regularly if you are awaiting a response from us.
• All of our dogs reside in foster homes, and meetings are arranged by appointment only after our adoption application has been completed and approved for adoption. For more information or to apply, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com or visit our website at palsplacerescue.org. Unfortunately, we cannot place holds on our dogs for more than three days after an application has been received and approved for a meeting. Please do not apply to adopt unless you are ready to welcome a dog into your home within three days of applying. ADOPTION APPLICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE RESCUE MAY END UP IN YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER. If you are waiting for our reply, please check those folders regularly.
• Stanley's adoption fee is $300. This fee helps to cover any necessary medical care to prepare him for adoption. Pal's Place relies solely on adoption fees and donations to care for the animals in our rescue. Your donation also helps save other dogs like Stanley and his littermates from euthanasia.
• Please email Palsplace1@hotmail.com for an adoption application and put the dog's name in the subject line. Please check your spam or junk folder; sometimes, the applications end up there. We are a volunteer-run organization, and we strive to respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours. However, please be patient, as it can sometimes take longer for a reply.
• All of our dogs are in foster homes and can be seen BY APPOINTMENT ONLY after an approved application has been received. For more information, please email palsplace1@hotmail.com
