Blackie

My story

Let us introduce you to this special boy. Blackie came to Starfish Animal Rescue in May. Blackie was at first so scared and anxious that we knew he just needed time to decompress and trust. That worked like a charm! Today, we know the real Blackie (also lovingly called “Shadow”): • When he bonds with his person, he becomes their shadow—loyal and always by your side • He needs patience, understanding, and love to truly thrive • About 1.5 years old and weighs around 40 lbs • Fully housebroken • Crate trained (though he’d much rather be with you!) • Loves dogs his size, but is not suited for homes with small dogs Blackie is ready for a fresh start with someone who will accept him, fears and all. He would love a home where he can go on walks (he does amazing on a leash!) and spend plenty of time with his person. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will love you deeply, Blackie may be your perfect match. If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will be in touch! The adoption fee of $300 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the breed, since our pups all come from shelters, we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed! *Please note that we are a foster home-based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 25, 2026, 9:44 am

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