Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Mel is a 4 month old female Havapoo who weighs in at 6 pounds. This pup's adoption fee is $850. If you are still interested, please read more below. Mel is a sweet, mellow, and incredibly cuddly puppy who loves being close to her people. She has a gentle, easygoing personality and is happiest when she’s snuggled up next to you or quietly following you around the house. With her cream coat and brown spots, she looks just like the puppy emoji, she’s truly as adorable in real life as she sounds! Mel has been wonderful with young children and is currently living with a two-year-old, who she is gentle and patient with. Her calm and affectionate nature makes her a great fit for a family environment. She has a beautiful, soft coat that will require regular grooming and daily brushing to keep it healthy and tangle-free. The good news is that Mel is very cooperative and calm during grooming, making the process easy and enjoyable. She is currently working on her potty training and crate training. Like most puppies her age, she is still learning routines but is doing excellent with consistency and positive reinforcement. She is smart, eager to learn new skills, and responds very well to gentle and positive guidance. Her name, Mel, means “honey,” which perfectly matches her sweet personality and loving temperament. Mel would do best in a home that can provide strong connection and companionship. She thrives on being close to her people, so her ideal family is one that can dedicate quality time to her and truly include her as part of the family. Mel is adjusting well to her new surroundings and continues to grow in confidence each day. She would thrive in a home that can offer love, patience, and structure as she continues to learn and blossom. This pup is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, and spayed. The new family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing. Please note ARF does not approve applications for any puppy under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL. A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you're interested in adopting this pup fill out an online application today! https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting. ARF is an all volunteer organization. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions until your application has been approved. Thank you for your patience! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events. Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop! March 25, 2026, 11:27 am
