Alec of Heather's Foster Dogs

02/03/2024

The Official Adoption Picture.

25/02/2024

Alec fetches the ring ... and keeps it.

25/02/2024

It's SHOWTIME, with Phil & Alec.

23/02/2024

Ringo, Alec & the Bear. Geordi of Heather's Foster Dogs provides color commentary.

22/02/2024

Kong seems to belong to Alec now.

18/02/2024

Energized by the cold & snow.

18/02/2024

Which is my good side?

03/02/2024

29/01/2024

Using the old man as just another couch pillow.

28/01/2024

Alec finds his voice.

28/01/2024

A dog & his ball.

27/01/2024

Alec playing 2 games -- fetch & keep away from fellow foster Phil

25/01/2024

Alec – Available Shih Tzu/Miniature Poodle Mix
3 y. o., 20 pound neutered male
• Active, friendly, playful with other willing dogs
• Fetches toy or ball (when in the mood)
• Loves his raw vegetable snacks, especially broccoli
• Sleeps with his human
• Uses his human as just another couch pillow

Alec, the little cutie, is looking for his forever home & looking forward to his long hair growing back. He came to us with his hair painfully matted all over & had to be shaved.

A playful, affectionate 2 year old, 20 lb. Shih Tzu/Miniature mix boy, Alec likes going for walks & exploring the yard. Alec is generally a fan of people and likes to sleep with his human. He can be shy at first, but with time, treats & maybe a soft or squeaky toy, Alec shows his friendly side.

Alec gets along with the dogs in his foster home. He runs & plays a little with the big & medium size guys. There are no large dogs or cats in his foster home. Alec might need some time before being comfortable with a big dog; with a laid back big dog that time could be short. He would likely not present a danger to cats, but a resident cat might be annoyed by Alec’s interest.

Alec likes to play chase with another dog or 2 inside or outside. Alec is often in the mood to fetch a toy inside or out. In all weather, Alec does often prefer you to be outside with him. Alec would like a family regularly to take him for walks for exercise & nose work (he is not a marker). With his above average energy & hunter’s instinct, a small dog secure fenced yard is a plus. Loud & proud, Alec might not be a good fit in an apartment or condo.

Alec is house trained, neutered, microchipped & up to date on his vaccinations. He will use a p*e pad when the polar vortex sticks around.

Al;ec will require regular professional grooming to keep him looking handsome & comfortably mat-free. So please keep this in mind when considering adopting him.

Alec’s adoption fee is $500.

Interested? Then go to our website, heathersfosterdogs.org. Click on Adoption Application in the menu at the top of the page to find our electronic application which serves as the basis of a conversation. Submit it & you will be contacted. No meetings will be scheduled without a reviewed application.
***Please note that our dogs are in private foster homes in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the Chicago metropolitan area.***

25/01/2024

Problems. Problems. Which is the toy of the day?

25/01/2024

Alec & his toy Nadine.

25/01/2024

and today's special is ...

25/01/2024

Looking for the prize at the center of the toy.

25/01/2024

Who is picking on whom? (Phil of Heather's Foster Dogs in the white, Alec of HFD in the charcoal)