Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Rossie!
Rossie is a 1-year-old Whippet mix with a happy heart, endless enthusiasm, and a serious love for playtime! This handsome boy is playful, energetic, and always ready to have some fun. Whether he’s racing around the backyard, playing fetch and tug, or following his people from room to room, Rossie is happiest when he’s included in the action.
Rossie has spurts of high energy and would make a fantastic running or hiking buddy for someone who enjoys an active lifestyle. A fenced yard would be a huge bonus because this boy LOVES to run and zoom around! After he gets his energy out, he’s more than happy to settle down for a nap and relax near his favorite people.
One of Rossie’s favorite things is simply being with his humans. He is affectionate, social, and tends to follow his people wherever they go. He is also wonderful with other dogs and loves to play! In a home with another playful pup, Rossie would likely be thrilled to have a built-in best friend. He has also done well around cats and has shown no obvious prey drive.
Rossie is great with new people and is pretty much an instant friend. He has been around older children and has done well with them. Because he is young, energetic, and sometimes gets mouthy when excited, he would do best with children who are comfortable around an enthusiastic young dog. He may accidentally knock over a smaller child during one of his energetic moments, so supervision and continued training will be important.
Rossie is mostly house trained, although he may have an occasional accident if he isn't taken outside on time. He knows sit and is continuing to work on his manners. He is also working on crate training. When left loose in a puppy-proofed area of the home, he does well and hasn't shown destructive behavior. He can experience some separation anxiety and may cry or whine when his people first leave, so his new family should be prepared to continue working on this with patience, positive reinforcement, and gradual alone-time training.
Rossie is looking for a family who will give him routine, exercise, playtime, training, and lots of love. A fenced yard and another playful dog would be wonderful, but most importantly, he wants people who will include him in their lives and help him continue growing into the amazing adult dog he's meant to be.
And according to his foster, “Rossie is amazing. He is the cutest.” We couldn't agree more! ❤️
Rossie's Favorites:
🐾 Running around the backyard
🎾 Fetch
🪢 Tug-of-war
🐶 Playing with other dogs
❤️ Following his people everywhere
🦴 Treats
😴 A good nap after playtime
Rossie is neutered and on monthly preventative.
If you're looking for a fun-loving, happy, playful companion who is ready to join you for adventures and then happily hang out by your side, Rossie may be your perfect match!
Apply to adopt at: https://www.woofanimalrescue.org/adopt
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.
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:
Microchip registered to 24 Pet Watch for free
DHPP Vaccine series
Bordetella Vaccine
Leptospirosis Vaccine series
Rabies vaccine
4DX Heartworm test (7 months of age or older)
Spay/Neuter (performed at one of our partner veterinarians as scheduled by the rescue)
General wellness care (includes deworming, heartworm prevention, and flea/tick prevention)
For adoption questions, you can submit inquiries to woof.adoptions@gmail.com
Thank you for considering adoption and helping give rescue dogs a second chance!
