Chicagoland Eskie Rescue

06/26/2024

Chicagoland Eskie Rescue's Fitz is still hanging with us, happy and content with his current situation.

06/18/2024

Chicagoland Eskie Rescue's Fitz ~ happy and sharing a good morning smile! 🌤⛅️🌥

06/17/2024

A Day in the Life of Miss Chloe....
Chloe loves my Natalie, but hates being outside during the "Cicada Invasion," so asks Natalie if she's ready to go back inside! Poor baby!

06/16/2024

Chicagoland Eskie Rescue's Alumni ~ Miss Lucy Sue ~ is helping us wish everyone a very Happy Father's Day!

06/05/2024

Poor Chloe has been tortured by the loud Cicadas....

05/24/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz. ~ No further explanation needed!

05/07/2024

Some useful information for those in the upcoming Cicada rising:

Ahead of the double cicada brood emergence set for Spring 2024, the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association shares how to prepare dogs and cats for the event.

05/05/2024

Mr. Fitz ....is he trying to shake out any hiding kibble or is he trying to bring it to me to fill up again?? 🤔🧐🤪

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05/04/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz....
Fitz discovers a new treat puzzle toy! He LOVES this puzzle! It easily holds a 1/2 cup of kibble and keeps this boy busy during mealtime or midday snack-time! What a character ~ he loves finding all the "treats," then he hits it and tries to pick it up to make sure he didn't miss any! Fitz has used this several times since he received it! Very durable, all one piece, so I don't have to worry about Mr. Fitz carrying a small part away and trying to eat it! LOL! A total WIN!

Fitz says THANK YOU to his Auntie Debbie Porter!

05/04/2024

Chicagoland Eskie Rescue's Chloe! She has the cutest little Eskie smile!

05/01/2024

More Chloe ~

04/30/2024

A Day in the Life of Chloe....
Chloe is enjoying the beautiful day here in Chicagoland! ☀️

04/30/2024

A Day in the Life WITH Max....
Max regularly throws balls at me, and then barks to make sure he has my attention! Here Max has already 'tossed the ball' to me and is "talking" to me to say, let's play ball!

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04/29/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz...
Fitz enjoying some deck time after this mornings rain.

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04/28/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz....
Napping again in one of 4 favorite resting spots! 😴

The last time I saw "hedgehog" it was on the floor about 3 feet in front of the doggie bed. I love how Mr. Fitz took hedgehog to nap with him! 🥰

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04/28/2024

A Day in the Life of Chloe....
Earlier today, on the deck, me telling Chloe that she is due for another grooming this afternoon....I believe Chloe was thinking, 'maybe, catch me if you can!' 🤨🤔😁

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04/28/2024

A Day in the Life of Chloe....
Our happy girl sits when asked, no problem, especially if she thinks there is a treat to be had! (Of course, for a treat motivated pup!) She also knows "shake" or "paw," it's adorable! Plus, Chloe automatically lifts her right leg up every time she sits, so cute!

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04/27/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz...
The look on Fitz's face when Auntie Tracy (tries to) sneak up to take a picture! ...What?

I love how he winds himself around his soft, cuddly toys! 🥰

No worries, he went right back to sleep! 😁

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04/27/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz....
Fitz gave me his typical 5:25-5:30am wake-up call (barks!), outside to potty, back inside for an early breakfast, took a nap, back up at 6:50am, back outside to potty, back inside for more breakfast, and then he took another nap! LOL! Fitz was back up by 9am, we took a walk, then he wanted to wander around the deck for a while ~ that was when I snapped this photo! 🥰

Fitz is available for adoption; he is an old man and we don't know how much time he may have left. Some days he is bouncing around like a dog half his age and other days he has a hard time getting up out of bed....back legs just not cooperating. Older dogs have good and bad days. Fitz is a Standard Eskie, weighing approx. 32 lbs. We are guessing his age, as he is older than his records show. Our vet suggested 12-14 years old, most of the time he acts like a 14+ year old boy. He’s a good boy and definitely needs a routine he can count on. Fitz has compromised sight and hearing, typical of a dog “his age.” He also has a bit of dementia, walking into corners and often needs direction (help) to get turned around. Just like humans, some dogs suffer from dementia, and others don’t. There is no exact age that dementia will set in. Fitz will pace back and forth, this is also common of older dogs, so he needs an open space in his home to do his walking. The space doesn’t need to be huge, just an area big enough to walk, turn around, walk some more, without the probability of walking into things and or tripping over stuff. Fitz LOVES to eat; he is very treat motivated, in the kitchen he needs to be watched closely! Counter tops = nothing near the edge, Fitz may take it! Fridge/freezer = he will try to stick his head in to check things out! The same with the dishwasher! Stove/oven = when is use, Fitz needs to be in another room, end of story!!! He also likes to munch on paper products much against our wishes, lol, so paper towels, napkins, Kleenex, t.p, a piece of paper, packing materials need to be kept under lock and key…. or at least out of his reach! Fitz does not know many commands, he will SIT when asked as long as the pay off for him is great! For example, SIT before a meal, the stakes are high, so worth him sitting! He does not “sit-stay” unless it’s convenient for him, aka doesn’t feel like moving! He will randomly check hands for treats, therefore small children are not recommended to be living in the same home. As Fitz sees it, if food is within his reach, it belongs to him! Fitz is on a special diet; he is a vegetarian, no meat! YES, you read that correctly! He has been on this diet for several years (because of possible gall bladder issues) and started this diet in his previous home; we have not changed it since he does so well on it. His food is expensive, Natural Balance if you wish to look it up; he eats both the canned and dry kibble. His treats must also be kept “meat free.” Fitz loves real vegetables too; he likes carrots, green beans, broccoli, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and a few more! Fitz likes to take walks, he’s not a marathon walker, but short walks are great. He rides well in the car/van, but needs help getting in and out. Fitz does not do stairs, as in a full staircase! He can manage a couple of steps, but that’s it. Fitz is crate trained, this is where he sleeps at night, otherwise, he wanders in the middle of the night, may bark loudly, and gets the other dogs up! Fitz knows to go potty outside, but we do not consider him housebroken because when the feeling hits, he may or may not make it to the door on time… and sometimes he is just confused, forgets, and or cannot find the door! He is fine with all of the dogs he has met and lived with while with CER, big, small, doesn’t matter; his only “issue” is if another dog bothers or interrupts his walking path or his meal area! Fitz is friendly, not aggressive at all, but occasionally will mistake fingers for treats! Fitz can live anywhere he has easy access to the outside; he cannot “hold-it” for elevator rides! Fitz does not bark a lot, but when he does bark, he is loud, and it always means he wants something! He will not stop until his needs are met! LOL! Therefore apartment living may not be best. A ranch style home with a small fenced yard would be ideal!

Several people have asked, what if Fitz does not get adopted, what will happen to him? Fitz will stay with us for his furever if he is not offered a new home; this is the “price” of rescue work. We make a commitment to the dog, that commitment does not have an expiration date, at least not in my book, but it does limit the future dogs that need our help!

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04/27/2024

Here's CER's Miss Chloe saying ~ Good Saturday Morning! 🌤☀️🌷

Chloe is available for adoption! She is an adorable small Standard Eskie, weighing about 22 lbs., 7 years and 8 months old, and she beats to her own drum! Chloe is very slow to accept new people into her world; she's a loving sweetheart once she does!

Too meet Chloe, you must first complete an adoption application and you must have Eskie experience, no exceptions! Chloe will not allow anyone to touch her upon first meeting, so you must be OK with that! Chloe has issues with touching her collar and leashing her, but she is very smart and cooperative to calling her to go outside, to come back inside, so we are requiring a securely fenced yard for her adoption. It doesn't have to be a huge yard!! Once Chloe is established and bonded, she will allow leashing and she LOVES her walks! Chloe is crate trained, housebroken, a good eater, and very treat motivated! She loves her crate, it is her safe space, so no need to tell us how you don't believe in "cages." Chloe does not like other dogs; she wants to be an only pet! She has learned to "tolerate" the other dogs in her foster home, but she does not want to spend time with them! Chloe would rather retreat to another room then have to be in the same room as the other dogs, namely the other Eskies/dogs that are her "competition." In other words, she is OK with CER Fitz, an older boy who sleeps a lot, but as soon as he wakes up, she will leave the room. She will jump baby gates!

Chloe likes to have order and a routine, she has defined the phrase, "a creature of habit!" She wants to know what she can count on; she is not a dog that wants a new adventure every day! She can tell time and knows when certain things are supposed to happen and thrives on that schedule! Chloe does have a playful side, but on her terms! She enjoys her toys and loves a good chew bone. Once bonded, she LOVES belly rubs, especially in the early morning (after breakfast!) and later in the day, before bedtime. She sleeps in her crate and loves pushing and arranging her blanket before settling in!

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04/27/2024

A Day in the Life.....
Miss Chloe sitting and smiling for a picture, while Mr. Fitz naps behind her!

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04/27/2024

Chicagoland Eskie Rescue's Chloe being silly! 💜

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04/25/2024

I couldn't agree more Lucy! ❤

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04/25/2024

A girl can't have too many toys!
Love, Lucy 🩷💚

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04/24/2024

Miss Lucy (with a watercolor filter, just for fun) doesn't want to leave her toy burgers behind! LOL! 🍔🍔🍔

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04/22/2024

A Day in the Life of Fitz ~
Fitz woke up at 5:20am with a smile, still dark, potty call, early breakfast, short walk after sunrise, and back to bed. What a life! ⏰🌘🐶🥣🌤🌷🛏😴

04/12/2024

A Day in the Life of Lucy!
Lucy had a wonderful visitor on Tuesday; we are thrilled to share the news that Lucy now has an 🩷 ADOPTION PENDING! 🩷 This is the home we have been waiting for! Lucy will be the only dog with all her dreams coming true ~ to be a pampered princess and a mommy all to herself! AND her new mommy works from home!🩷

Lucy has been with Chicagoland Eskie Rescue for exactly 2 months. During that time we have been working on Lucy's anxiety/fear of being left alone ~ aka her person leaving and not returning ~ she has definitely improved, but she is also still a work in progress. We know Lucy will continue to improve moving into her new home, after all, all attention will be on her! 🥰

We have also been working on Lucy's diet and weight loss; we are happy to announce Lucy has lost 5 lbs! We are ~happy dancing~ it has not been easy! Please wish Lucy positive energy, strength, and a bit of luck to lose another 5 lbs as she continues on this journey to a healthy weight! ⭐️

04/12/2024

Chicagoland Eskie Rescue's senior boy, Fitz ~ asking for a treat! How could anyone say no to this face?!!

03/06/2024

KOZMO - all 7 pounds of him - would like to announce this is his first Tongue Out Tuesday as a Chicagoland Eskie Rescue boy! He’s feeling good after losing those 11 nasty teeth, said goodbye to the Vet office & has moved into a foster home.

This cutie patootie with the big hair is in Orange County, CA. For more info please contact Kozmo’s rescue at:
[email protected] 💚

03/05/2024

t’s Marvelous Monday & Chicagoland Eskie Rescue is thrilled to announce Mr. Perfect boy Benji from the Salinas shelter has been ADOPTED!!! He has a new mom & dad with Eskie experience, and a big yard to play in.

It’s a whole new world for this sweet one year old lovebug. He’s discovering what toys are & has learned to play fetch. The best part is this adorable boy is learning what it’s like to be an inside dog, what furniture is - and has become quite the couch pup. To go along with his new beginnings - he has a new name. Benji is now Kooper!

Have a wonderful life sweetheart. You so deserve it and we are grateful you’ve found your own Happily Ever After