Cora
* Approximate Age 5 Years-Old * Needs To Be Only Pet * Not Cat-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed * Older Child- Friendly* House-trained *
BACKSTORY:
Cora has been in foster with CTP since October of 2021. She is more than ready for her forever home to finally come for her but we know it will take some very special folks.
A tan temptress was surrendered to DuPage County Animal Services after her canine housemate passed away and she became destructive in the home while alone for long hours.One of our foster families went to meet her and learn more about her without their dog, and if all went well they’d bring him in a couple days to meet. Well, right after that this beige beauty got adopted! We were thrilled that she got out and wished the best for her. Unfortunately, a few days later the adopter returned her.
*May we add this is why the two week shut down and decompression is critical for all dogs in a new home and why CTP employs the two week shutdown.
When we let our foster family know she was returned they immediately jumped on the chance to load up their dog and go meet her! And it was a great match which was meant to be all along!
While Cora gets along with her current foster dog sibling, our trainers have recently determined that Cora needs to be the only dog/pet in her forever home and that someone needs to be home with her most of the time. We feel this is the best scenario for her.
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Down (with word and hand motion)
* Touch
* Come
* Working on perfecting her stay
* Average energy level
* Food motivated
* Loves to learn
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: hot dogs, turkey, beef liver
* Food: not picky, no dairy
* Toys: rubber squeaky toys, Nylabone, soft toys she can destroy
* Walks in familiar places.
* Playing with humans
* Butt scratches
* Playing with toys
* Hanging and laying around with humans
* Willing to try new foods
* Leaning against you
* Absolutely loves having a fenced-in backyard
* Backyard sniff sessions
* She enjoys training and is food motivated
SKILLS:
* Dogs: needs to be an only dog
* Kids: cautious, recommend 10+ years of age, gets overwhelmed
* People: overexcited, cautious at times outside the house
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: manageable but can get vocal and overly excited
CHALLENGES:
* Learning to love her crate, she has some crate anxiety when left alone. She may cry, bark, drool, and try to break out, needs time to settle
* Needs to be the only dog/pet in her home
* Can become overwhelmed and vocal when anxious and/or excited
* Walks and new places can cause her to get overexcited and stressed causing her to be vocal
* Separation anxiety
* Not a big fan of being separated from her people by a gate
* Has a higher prey drive
* She is on medication to manage incontinence which has been a game-changer for her but she may have accidents
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will be patient and understanding of her separation anxiety
* Will not have other pets
* Will help increase her confidence when encountering new things
* Will understand she needs a "zoo crate"
* Has someone home pretty much all the time
* Will have a single-family home, not an apartment or condo
* Will not give her dairy products (cream cheese seems to be ok)
* Will have a fenced-in yard for her to run and sniff in
* Will understand she is on meds to help with incontinence
* Will understand this girl is a clumsy goof
Carlotta
* Approximate Age 1.5 Years-Old * Dog Friendly * Not Cat-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed * Child- Friendly* House-trained *
BACKSTORY:
A teeny weeny puppy was found wandering around lost, scared, and covered in her own waste. Luckily for her, she was picked up by a police officer and brought to safety. Everyone in the department fell in love with her! One of the police officers also happens to be a CTP foster and he took her home for the weekend while we arranged with the municipality to finish her stray hold. This little nugget of ebony chocolate goodness was then moved to a foster home so she could blossom. It truly takes a village!
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Down
* Stay
* Come
* Touch
* Paw
* Crate trained
* Higher energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: not picky but she isn't a fan of strawberries
* Food: not picky
* Toys: nylon and stuffed toys
* Playing with toys
* Snuggling and cuddling
* Enjoys training
* Likes to wear clothes
* Watching Dog TV on YouTube
* Watching out the window
* Listening to nature sounds and soft music while crated
* Agility courses
* Jogging
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly but likes slower intros
* Kids: overexcited, we recommend over 10 years old
* People: overexcited, prefers calm introductions
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: manageable with some pulling when distracted
CHALLENGES:
* Typical puppy behaviors
* Known to counter surf
* Jumps at faces when playing
* Jumpy in general but working on it
* Mild separation anxiety
* Not a fan of nail trims but does well with a scratch pad
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will be patient and work with her on her manners
* Will be understanding of her separation anxiety
* Won't mind her loud snoring
Jelly Bean
* Approximate Age 1 Year Old * Dog-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Child- Friendly* House-trained *
BACKSTORY:
On a daily basis we get an average of 20 calls, texts, and emails from people wanting to surrender their pet. Being a foster based rescue we can only take dogs in when we have an open foster home and we choose to focus our effort on taking dogs from area animal controls.
However, we got a frantic call from someone whose landlord changed their mind about them having a dog and he gave them 2 weeks for the dog to vacate. The kicker was the dog is deaf. I told them “Deaf puppy, you say?” We might be able to help!''
I reached out to a couple of the trainers on our interaction team and Ali from I Got This SIT, LLC. replied almost immediately with “Bring her to me!”
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Down
* Touch
* Paw
* Place/Mat
* Come
* Crate trained
* Higher energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: not picky, she enjoys liver sausage, crunchy treats, cheese and Real Meat Co. treats.
* Food: not picky
* Toys: tug ropes
* She likes to stand between your leg
* Playing with other dogs
* Training in short sessions
* Getting loved on by people
* She enjoys scratches all over, especially her butt and back
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly, overexcited, larger dog friends recommended
* Kids: overexcited, plays rough, recommend 10+ years of age
* People: friendly, overexcited
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: she is a leash biter and it's being addressed with training
CHALLENGES:
* She is deaf
* She is a leash biter
* Can be a bit rough in her play style
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will understand the needs of a deaf dog
* Will learn the hand signals she's been trained with
* Will continue to work on her leash biting
* Will have a fenced yard
* Won't mind her standing between their legs
* Will have another larger dog that enjoys playing with her
Tiny Tim
* Approximate Age 3 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered * Child-Friendly* House-trained *
BACKSTORY:
A rescue friend let us know about a teeny weeny boy who was found as a stray in really poor condition. He was severely underweight and his skin an absolute disaster with sores and missing fur. None of this stopped him from being as charming and engaging as possible. When our interaction team met him they said he was perfect and he needed to be a CTP pup, so the foster search began. We had a couple fosters meet him and we were over the moon with happiness when a match was found! A brand new CTP foster family was going to open their hearts and home to this perfect pocket pittie.
EDUCATION:
* Sit (he responds to 'sit down')
* Down
* Come
* Potty trained
* Higher energy
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: Rachael Ray's Chicken Roasters, blueberries and strawberries, raw marrow bones, he really isn't picky
* Food: He isn't picky.
* Toys: Kong bones, chew toys, super chewer toys, squeaky toys, and all the balls... balls with squeakers!
* Chewing on his bone
* BALLS ARE LIFE!
* Playing double fetch
* Going for slow walks, he loves to sniff
* Going for runs
* Snuggling
* Chest and right shoulder scratches
* Dropping his toys and seeing how many times you'll pick it up
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly, overexcited, rough player
* Kids: friendly
* People: overexcited, friendly. Gets barky at first
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: manageable
CHALLENGES:
* He can be mouthy but he's improving
* He gets the zoomies indoors
* He demand barks to play fetch
* He exhibits some separation anxiety
* He really needs dedicated daily walks to manage his energy
* He isn't a fan of lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners
* He will get into things if left unsupervised
* He barks when crated so we recommend he is not in an apartment/condo
* He really needs a fenced yard
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will have a fenced in yard
* Will work on modifying his "puppy-like" behaviors
* Will be looking for a smaller dog
* Will have an active family
* Will allow him all the balls!
* Will exercise him daily via walks and runs
* Will keep him on his daily medications
HIS FOSTER SAYS:
* He is very sweet
* He is very smart
* He is food motivated
* He listens well
* He LOVES to chew
* He is curious and adventurous
* He will drag his favorite dog bed into whatever room you are in
* He can catch strawberries like it's his J-O-B!
* He will probably do best in a single family home vs an apartment as he will bark if crated
* Doesn't really seek affection he'd rather chew or play ball
Macaroon (brindle) - Adoption Pending
* Approximate Age 3 Months Old * Dog-Friendly * Cat -Friendly* Up To Date On Age Appropriate Vaccines * Child-Friendly*
🎄⭐❤ WE DID A THING! ❤⭐🎄
It's kind of a tradition around here to pull a dog on Christmas Eve .. or uh, 4.
This year we went fully in on a 4 pack of Christmas cookies!
We had 3 amazing foster families step up (that's right, one brave family is taking two!). We couldn't do this without the constant support of everyone that donates to us to keep us afloat. We saved 4 precious lives today!
You'll be hearing their official welcome story soon and seeing lots of cute puppy photos but we wanted to give you a sneaky peek of Milano, Biscotti, Spritz and Macaroon!
All good things from here!
Harvey
* Approximate Age 1 Year Old * Dog-Friendly * Cat-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
More info as he settles in...
Thorah
* Approximate Age 1 Year Old * Dog-Friendly * Cat-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines *
BACKSTORY:
Thorah is in "witness protection" for dogs. We can tell those interested in her what her story is.
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Stay
* Crate trained
* House trained
* Higher energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: not picky, she likes big chews, dog biscuits, bananas and really most fruits and veggies she has tried.
* Food: not picky
* Toys: large and long toys she can play tug with or she can shake
* Playing with toys
* Walks
* Running around
* Playing with other dogs
* Car rides
* She enjoys scratches on her belly and ears
* Nudges for attention
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly
* Kids: friendly but a rough player, recommend 12+
* People: friendly, overexcited
* Cats: friendly but overexcited, likes to chase to initiate play
* Walks: Pulls hard at beginning but eases up
CHALLENGES:
* Learning to like her crate
* Normal puppy behaviors
* Destructive chewing
* Can be mouthy
* Has shown guarding tendencies with food
* Bit of a rough player
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will understand the needs of a tripod
* Will have another dog her size and energy level to play with
* Will work with her on her manners
Challah - Adoption Pending
* Approximate Age 4 Months Old * Dog-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
More info as she settles in...
Hamilton
* Approximate Age 5 Months Old * Dog-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
BACKSTORY:
Hamilton was surrendered to the Anti-Cruelty Society with a badly broken leg that required amputation surgery. He was adopted out but returned and we pulled him and soon after, his foster realized he had an obstruction that required a second surgery!
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Leave it
* Come
* Crate trained
* Working on potty trained
* Average energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: anything, he's a trash compactor (so says his foster)
* Food: not picky
* Toys: Benebones, stuffed toys
* Snuggling
* Chewing
* Playing with dogs
* Sniffing cats
* Playing tug
* Scratches all over but especially his nub (missing leg area)
* Like to nest in blankets
* Snores like a bear
* Will follow you around
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly, takes correction, interested in playing
* Kids: friendly but a bit mouthy and a trip hazard, recommend 5+
* People: friendly
* Cats: friendly, cautious at first but warms up to play
* Walks: Manageable but uncoordinated
CHALLENGES:
* He is slightly behind on socialization and training because he had two surgeries that set him back a little because he was on crate rest.
* Learning to like his crate. He will cry if he can see you when crated.
* Normal puppy behaviors
* Destructive chewing
* Can be mouthy
* As a tripod, he is uncoordinated and requires supervision for his own safely. This boy is fearless and a bit of a stunt dog.
* Has shown some guarding tendencies with food but is improving
* Working on potty training, still has a few accidents
* Will supervise him closely to avoid him eating things that cause another obstruction (this is normal puppy stuff)
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will understand the needs of a tripod
* Will have another dog to play with
* Will have minimal stairs
* Will work with him on his manners
* Will assist him with scratches when he tries to use his missing leg. If you see his nub shaking, he needs assistance.
Steve Rogers
* Approximate Age 4 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Child Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
BACKSTORY:
Steve Rogers was picked up as a stray in the middle of February and he was literal skin and bones. He weighed all of 34.5lbs. For perspective, Steve Rogers now weighs 80lbs and he still has a few more pounds to gain. The veterinarians that treated Steve Rogers were stunned he was still alive, nonetheless standing and walking.
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Down
* Stay
* Come
* Paw
* House trained
* Average energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS
* Treats: cheese, pig ears, non-rawhide chews
* Food: not picky
* Toys: hasn't shown much interest
* Car rides
* Walks
* The backyard
* Zoomies in the backyard
* Belly rubs
* Sleeping in your bed
SKILLS
* Dogs: friendly
* Kids: friendly, recommend older kids
* People: friendly
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: superstar
CHALLENGES
* Can be a bit mouthy when fetching and zooming
* Not a fan of the vacuum or thunderstorms
* Not a big crate fan but he doesn't need one
* He will bark at the doorbell
* Not a fan of getting his nails clipped
* Has stinky farts and soft poop at the moment
THE PERFECT HOME
* Will not crate him, as he doesn't need it
* Will allow him to sleep in bed with them if he wants to
* Will take him on daily morning walks
* Will have a backyard for him to enjoy
* Will be fine with him sleeping on the couch
* Will take him places
* Will not give him sweet potatoes or bananas. He is not a fan.
HIS FOSTER SAYS
* He is the perfect dog
* He can be left uncrated
* He waits for you to invite him into your bed at bedtime
* He is very well-behaved
* He is a good listener and does as he's told
* He walks nicely
Samosa - Adoption Pending
* Approximate Age 1 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
More info as he settles in...
Jenny
* Approximate Age 2 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
BACKSTORY:
Jenny came into the shelter as a stray. We don't know much more than that.
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Stay
* Come
* House trained
* Crate trained
* Higher energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: salmon skin, chicken jerky
* Food: not picky
* Toys: balls. sticks
* Finding and chewing on sticks
* Running outside
* Cuddles
* Scratches on her lower back and behind ears
* Playing with interactive puzzle toys that dispense treats
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly
* Kids: friendly but we recommend 10+ as she is a rough player
* People: friendly
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: pulls hard but eases up
CHALLENGES:
* Is a destructive chewer
* Isn't a fan of the vacuum
* She cries initially when crated
* She is very into sticks
* Isn't a fan of being alone
* Isn't a fan of being crated
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will understand she really likes sticks and allows access to them
* Will work around her fear of the vacuum
* Will provide appropriate chewing treats
* Will provide plenty of outside time (a fence would be great)
* Will provide interactive toys for her
Junior
* Approximate Age 3 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
BACKSTORY:
Junior's owner was killed and he was left behind in the basement of the home, eventually, he was able to make his way to an area PD holding kennel where he spent 8 months and only got out 2 times a week to stretch his legs. His bestie while there was Pecan (another CTP dog that is looking for his forever home)
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Touch
* Come (sometimes)
* Crate trained
* House trained
* High energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: not picky, bananas, chicken, Benebones
* Food: not picky
* Toys: Tuffy's No Stuff Ring
* Walks
* Tug and fetch with his No Stuff Ring
* Rolling in the grass
* Being outside
* Chewing on Benebones (wishbone style is his fav)
* Snuggling on the couch
SKILLS:
* Dogs: overexcited. friendly, sometimes he just ignores them on walks
* Kids: overexcited, and jumpy with kids, recommend 10+ years
* People: friendly
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: he pulls but eases up.
CHALLENGES:
* Really enjoys pooping ON things like trees, light poles, fire hydrants
* Can be mouthy
* Doorbells excite him
* Bit of a rough player
* Might cry a little when first crated but settles
* Can be a bit jumpy
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will work with him on his overexcitement with some things
* Will work with him on manners
* Will take him on many walks and not get upset when he stops to lie and roll in the grass
* Won't mind him being a velcro dog
* Will allow him to sleep in bed with them
* Will understand that he relaxes in the morning and evening but is high energy the rest of the day
Pecan
* Approximate Age 3 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
BACKSTORY:
Pecan was a stray and lived for 8 months at a police department.
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Down
* Leave it
* Touch
* Come
* Crate trained
* House trained
* Average energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: not picky
* Food: not picky
* Toys: the indestructible kind
* Walks
* Napping on the couch
SKILLS:
* Dogs: overexcited
* Kids: overexcited, and jumpy with kids
* People: overexcited
* Cats: overexcited
* Walks: superstar for the most part. If he sees another dog, he pulls but eases up.
CHALLENGES:
* Learning to like the crate
* Can be mouthy
* Can be jumpy
* Bit of a rough player
THE PERFECT HOME:
* Will work with him on his overexcitement with many things
* Will work with him on manners
Biggy
* Approximate Age 3 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
More info as he settles in...
Smalls
* Approximate Age 1 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
More info as she settles in...
Brownie
* Approximate Age 3 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
BACKSTORY:
EDUCATION:
* Sit
* Stay
* Come
* Crate trained
* Average energy level
ACTIVITIES THIS CUTIE ENJOYS:
* Treats: antler chews
* Food: not picky
* Toys: not picky
* Likes blankets
* Following humans around, she's a velcro dog
* Snuggling
* Playing with other dogs
* Napping on the couch
SKILLS:
* Dogs: friendly
* Kids: friendly
* People: friendly
* Cats: not friendly
* Walks: manageable
CHALLENGES:
* Can be a bit mouthy
* 90% house trained
* Barks and runs toward the door when someone knocks but calms quickly
Jumbotron - Adoption Pending
* Approximate Age 8 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
More info as he settles in...
Eunice - Adoption Pending
* Approximate Age 3 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
More info as she settles in...
Spider
* Approximate Age 1 Years Old * Dog-Friendly (Needs Slow Intros) * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
More info as she settles in...
Draco - Adoptable Soon
* Approximate Age 1 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
More info as he settles in...
Bobby McGee
* Approximate Age 1 Years Old * Dog-Friendly * Older Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Neutered *
More info as he settles in...
Slinky - Adoptable Soon
* Approximate Age 10 Months Old * Dog-Friendly * Kid-Friendly * Up To Date On Vaccines * Spayed *
More info as she settles in...