Shaki

My story

Shaki is living in a foster home. Please submit an application from our website and/or email dogs@heartlandanimalshelter.org to learn if you are a match! Shaki and her brother Remi came to us all the way from Puerto Rico. They were found as abandoned little puppies, and taken in by a good samaritan who fostered them while working with a local rescue organization on the island to make sure they stayed healthy. Once the pups were cleared to travel, they made their way to Chicago with a couple of "flight angels" (fliers who volunteer to accompany the puppies in the cabin). From there, they made their way to a local foster home with two other dogs and kids. When she first arrived at her new foster home she was so scared and shaking, but warmed up to her foster family of two dogs and two kids quickly, because she saw how much Remi loved them. Remi was adopted but Shaki is still looking for a home! After being so very sad at the shelter without her brother there to keep her company, Shaki went to a new foster home, with a pack of dogs to learn good manners from. She LOVES other dogs! She has foster brothers and sisters and does great with all of them. She will just sniff the cat and walk away uninterested. Shaki loves to play and can hold her own with bigger dogs that like to play hard. She is a smart puppy- she finds 1 spot in the yard to potty and will do her business and returns to the same spot each time. She's used to going in the yard! Her foster mom writes, “Shaki is an all around purrr-fect pup. She is up for long walks, adventures or a chill night on the couch, once she opens up to you, which doesn't take long. She is still a puppy and needs positive reinforcement that she is a good girl. She learns best from watching other dogs behavior and models them. She is definitely treat motivated, which helps with training. She is fun, affectionate and a true sweetheart. Once she opens up to you, you won't be able to stop thinking about her and want her to be apart of your family.” We hope you will inquire about this sweet and petite island girl soon! Shaki’s adoption fee is $450. This animal is spayed, and up to date on core vaccines. She will need a Heartworm test between 6-7 months of age.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Shaki, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.