25/07/2024
Meet cutie pie Flip, who is new to the rescue. We were able to pull him from a local crowded animal control & get him into foster care. This playful guy should be available in a few weeks for adoption🩵
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All breed foster home based rescue, located in the south suburbs of Chicago 🐕🦺🐕🦮 We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
With foster homes located in the south suburbs of Chicago, Heather's Foster Dogs, a non-profit corporation, promotes the well being of animals through fostering, adoption & placement services. Heather's Foster Dogs is an IRS approved tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. You can send donations to Heather's Foster Dogs NFP, 3040 Cappelletti, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (please note this is a maili
ng address only; all dogs are in foster homes; we have no physical shelter). You can also designate Heathers Foster Dogs as the charity you support on Amazon Smile; Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases. Thank you so much for your support. We cannot do our rescue work without your help. Heather's Foster Dogs is a member of the No More Homeless Pets Network which works with rescue organizations and shelters around the country that are reducing euthanasia rates and saving lives in their communities.
24/07/2024
🐾ADOPT DYLAN🐾
I’m Dylan a 10 pound, Poodle mix, about 4 to 6 months old. I was surrendered to Heather’s Foster Dogs because my caregiver discovered how much work properly caring for a puppy can be.
I’m doing well on my housetraining, but still need more work. I am crate trained. I love dogs, toys and food. I need to continue my work on socialization.
If you have the time and patience for a puppy, I’m looking for a place to call home.
Dylan’s adoption fee $550
You must complete and submit an adoption application before a meeting with Dylan can be scheduled. The application serves as a basis for a conversation.
If you believe this wonderful little guy is for you, then go to heathersfosterdogs.org to complete and submit your application. Using the menu at the top of the page, click on “Adoption Application.” Submit your completed application & you will be contacted.
***Please note that we are a foster based group located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the greater Chicago metropolitan area.***
23/07/2024
🌈ADOPT ZELDA🌈
4 month old , 17lb Spayed Female Pug Mix
Zelda is a happy, playful pup who enjoys playing with her toys & chewing on things.
Since Zelda is just a baby, she needs a home which has the time & patience to devote to her training needs.
Kids over age 8 would be best. Small dog secure fenced yard preferred.
Zelda is up to date on vaccinations for her age, neutered, microchipped & current on heartworm & flea preventatives.
Zelda’s adoption fee is $550.
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 we are a foster based group located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the greater Chicago metropolitan area.***
23/07/2024
Chewy adopted! Congrats to all 🎉
23/07/2024
Thank you to Danielle M. & Viki S. for sending Darla special treats to spoil her. She can’t wait to dive into these💕
22/07/2024
We have an update on our senior Darla🌺
The vet was cautiously optimistic that she could possibly have surgery to have her massive mammary tumors removed to bring her some comfort.
Unfortunately, this morning’s chest X-ray showed it has spread to her lungs, & it would not be safe to do surgery.
We wish that Darla’s former home had taken care of this sooner, she likely would have had a better outcome. Spaying your females eliminates the likelihood of tumors like this, as well as a host of other medical issues, so please make sure to spay & neuter.
Our goal now is to bring her comfort & love during her remaining time. Her foster home will be spoiling her with supportive pain management when needed, home cooked food & lots of sunbathing in the yard. Hospice care is an important part of rescue work & Darla will be very loved. 💕
19/07/2024
🌤️ADOPT SKYE🌤️
Meet beautiful Skye! She is a 1.5 year old chihuahua mix who weighs 7 lbs.
Skye is shy and timid and needs some time to warm up to you. Once she trusts you she is a velcro dog. She loves to be near her foster mom especially on her lap or snuggle up to watch TV. She is not a fit for an apartment as she can whine or bark when you leave. She would do best with older kids as she is easily frightened.
She enjoys the other small dogs in her foster home and plays with them .
Skye has a grade 3 heart murmur. She has no symptoms and takes no medications for it at this time
She would do best with a secure fenced yard as she loves to run a few zoomies around the yard .
She is spayed, heartworm negative and on preventative, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.
Her adoption fee is $400. If you think she’s a match please head over to www.heathersfosterdogs.org to fill out our adoption application online, which will be forwarded to Skye’s foster mom. Please note we are located in the south suburbs of Chicago & adopt out to that general area & Northwest Indiana.
17/07/2024
New coupon code for our online fundraiser! Shop our link tru-earth.sjv.io/heathersfosterdogs and use code SUMMER30 to save on detergent sheets, cleaning products and more. The rescue gets 20 percent of every order! This code is for July 19-21🌏🌏🌏
15/07/2024
PSA🌪⛈💨STORMS ARE COMING AGAIN!!
Make sure to secure and check all gates and fencing before letting your dog outside and it's always a great idea to put them on a leash when outside in case they get spooked!
Do your part to keep your furry friends safe! ❤
15/07/2024
Amazon Prime Days are coming up & if you like to shop for deals, here is our wishlist if you feel like sending the dogs in our care a treat. We are always so grateful for any support!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JW9B0KCEBZCM?ref_=wl_share
14/07/2024
Oscar adopted! Congrats & enjoy your new home 💕
13/07/2024
Here we are at Munster Parks Bark in the Park Pet Fair, come meet Chewy, Aurora, Selene (rotating in/out due to heat), get a raffle ticket, drop us a donation, shop the other vendors!
11/07/2024
Update: Adopted!
🧡ADOPT CHEWY🧡
I’m Chewy, a 2 year old, 14 pound, male Dachshund mix. I’m a super friendly guy looking for someone to adore.
I love big people, little people, big dogs, little dogs, food and toys. What I don’t like is my crate, I whine. I stop after a bit, but I’m LOUD. So just know if I’m in there and can’t see you it’s a 10 to 15 minute session of carrying on.
I need some work on house training but hopefully my recent neuter will help that.
Chewy’s adoption fee $495.
You must complete and submit an adoption application before a meeting with Chewy can be scheduled. The application serves as a basis for a conversation.
If you believe this wonderful little guy is for you, then go to heathersfosterdogs.org to complete and submit your application. Using the menu at the top of the page, click on “Adoption Application.” Submit your completed application & you will be contacted.
***Please note that we are a foster based group located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the greater Chicago metropolitan area.***
11/07/2024
Our old lady has really perked up in foster care! She loves her new backyard, hanging out with her foster brothers, and chicken💗
10/07/2024
We welcome Darla to the rescue🩵
This senior girl was left in a box not far from one of our veterinary partners. No owner was found despite their efforts. She has substantial lumps & bumps hanging off of her body that need further evaluation. She could be cleared for surgery, or she may be one of our comfort cases, where she will get to live out her days safe & cozy in a loving foster home.
Either way, nobody deserves to be discarded in a box in their old age, so Darla will be getting the love & care she needs. We love our senior dogs💕
10/07/2024
🕊️ADOPT DOVE🕊️
Dove is a 13 pound, 2 year old female Chihuahua mix with a bit of Shih Tzu thrown in.
Dove came to us after being picked up by a local animal control as a stray, very pregnant and frightened that no one claimed as their precious girl. She gave birth to 4 beautiful babies in her foster home and was a wonderful Mom. It’s now time for her to find her furever home.
Dove is a total love and the complete definition of velcro dog. So if you don’t want a dog next to you on the furniture or sleeping next to you in your bed, she is not the dog for you. She has no idea as to what personal space is. She definitely adores her people.
Dove gets along with the other small dogs in her foster home. She doesn’t, however, want to share your lap, but a simple correction and she is fine. She’s still learning she needs to share.
Dove would do best in an adult household as she really isn’t into kids. A small dog secure fenced yard is a must for her.
Dove is housetrained, with reminders, and potty pad trained. She is also spayed & up to date on vaccinations as well as current on heartworm and flea prevention.
Dove’s adoption fee is $475.
You must complete and submit an adoption application before a meeting with Dove can be scheduled. The application serves as a basis for a conversation.
If you believe this wonderful little girl is for you, then go to heathersfosterdogs.org to complete and submit your application. Using the menu at the top of the page, click on “Adoption Application.” Submit your completed application & you will be contacted.
***Please note that we are a foster based group located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the greater Chicago metropolitan area.***
09/07/2024
It will be Christmas in July at our table at Munster Parks Bark in the Park Pet Fair 7/13/24! We will have holiday themed dog collars & key fobs from Mrs. Wiggles & Co. for sale, & handmade jewelry from Shaw's Creations all ready to go in organza bags for gift giving. Thank you so much to these small businesses for supporting us & adopting from us!
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All proceeds from sales & raffles will go to our dogs’ summer vet bills💗
08/07/2024
Coming up this Saturday July 13 we will be in Munster, IN at Munster Parks Bark in the Park Pet Fair 7/13/24 with some of our adoptables, information about local low-cost veterinary services, raffles, Christmas in July collars to sell and HFD swag to give away. Please come see us!
And thank you to Amber & AM Manufacturing for sponsoring our table & inviting us!
04/07/2024
Happy 4th of July from all of us at HFD🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Please stay safe & keep your pets safe & cool indoors!
02/07/2024
While 4th of July weekend is a big celebration for people, it can be one of the scariest for pets.
Many pets suffer from anxiety and fear with the loud noises fireworks bring which can cause them to shake, hide, pant, or even bolt. Please make sure pets ID tags and microchips are up to date in case of bolting. This is also the holiday with the highest record of missing pets. There are many great supplements and medications that can safely be given to pets to help with the fear. Talk to your veterinarian. This time of year doesn't have to be so scary!
Also, be mindful of keeping doors and gates secure if having guests over and let your pet be a "party pooper" and keep them inside.
We will be here for your pets urgent care needs:
Saturday 4pm-Midnight
Sunday Noon-8pm
Monday 4pm-Midnight
Tuesday 4pm-Midnight
Spay/Neuter Clinic Wednesday
Last patient checked in 30 minutes prior to closing.
We will be CLOSED Thursday July 4th and resume regular hours Friday July 5th at 4pm.
01/07/2024
Brand new to the rescue:
Dylan (black pup/ poodle mix)- just surrendered to us at 6 months old for being too much work. (Yes, puppies are work!)
And
Chewy (tan pup, possible Doxie/Yorkie?)- an unclaimed stray, around 3ish, who is rambunctious & fun loving.
These two cuties will be receiving vet care, grooming, & the guidance previous owners didn’t have time for! Look for them to be available in the coming weeks.
29/06/2024
🌼ADOPT SELENE🌼
Selene – Available
4 month old , 10 Pound Spayed Female Chihuahua/Dachshund Mix (mom was a 12 pound Chihuahua mix, dad is unknown, so this is our best guess!)
Selene is a happy & fun loving pup who enjoys playing with her toys & chewing on things. She’s been working hard on potty training & doing great! Since Selene is just a baby, she needs a family which has the time & patience to devote to her training needs. A fenced yard is a plus. Due to her small size, Selene is looking for a home with no kids under 5. She wouldn’t be a good fit for apartment living.
Selene is up to date on vaccinations for her age, spayed, microchipped & current on heartworm & flea preventatives.
Selene’s adoption fee is $550.
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 we are a foster based group located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the greater Chicago metropolitan area.***
29/06/2024
🌸ADOPT AURORA🌸
Aurora – Available
4 month old, 9 Pound Spayed Female Chihuahua/Dachshund Mix (Mom was a 12 pound Chihuahua mix, dad is unknown, but I’ll likely stay fairly small).
Aurora is a happy, playful pup who enjoys playing with her toys & chewing on things. She’s doing great with potty training!
Since Aurora is just a baby, she needs a family which has the time & patience to devote to her training needs. A fenced yard is a plus. Due to her small size, Aurora is looking for a home with no kids under 5. She wouldn’t be a good fit for apartment living.
Aurora is up to date on vaccinations for her age, spayed, microchipped & current on heartworm & flea preventatives.
Aurora’s adoption fee is $550.
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 we are a foster based group located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
29/06/2024
All weekend, all month, all year! Happy Pride from HFD🌈
29/06/2024
Boxes of goodies arrived from Teddy & his mom Katy💕
In addition to our always needed supplies, they also sent us some special things needed for our outreach events- reusable tablecloths, donation & ticket boxes & a roll of raffle tickets. We so appreciate being able to take these on the road with us!
28/06/2024
Original Art Raffle: “Holding My Heart” 💕
Benefitting Heather's Foster Dogs
One of our longtime supporters and fellow animal rescuer, Andrea, created this piece to touch the hearts of animal rescuers and lovers everywhere. She generously donated two of her original reduction linoleum prints, and we are raffling off $10 chances to win!
This beautiful print is a reduction linoleum print, in a limited edition of 20 made. Each color is printed, then areas remaining that color are cut away. They can’t be reproduced when the block is fully cut, only the black line remains. It is on heavy art paper, 19 x 28 size and hand signed by the artist. (Your print will not have a watermark.)
You can enter to win online several ways:
Venmo.com/Amanda-Heinemann-1
Zelle: [email protected]
Paypal: [email protected]
Please send $10 per entry, plus your name/contact email or phone. There’s no limit to how many entries you can buy!
☀️☀️☀️Also, the prints will be on display at our July 13th Munster Parks Bark in the Park Pet Fair 7/13/24, where we will sell tickets in person. ☀️☀️☀️
Drawing will be held later in July and winners will be notified for local pickup/drop off. If you are out of the area but still would like to enter our raffle, we can mail the item to you, should you win.
Any questions please email Amanda at [email protected]
Thank you Andrea for sharing your talents to help the dogs in our care!
26/06/2024
Thank you Nikki & Brian! Hygiene supplies to keep our pups clean & comfortable are so important on a daily basis, we really appreciate your generosity 💕
09/12/2023
Toad adopted! Congratulations to him and his new family!
09/12/2023
We recently heard a story about someone who- despite a “no pets allowed” policy on their lease, went out & bought a large breed puppy anyway & thought it would “be okay”. Now a rescue/shelter will have to scramble to try & find a spot for this pup.
Please check with your landlord first before getting a pet, & please respect their rules if they say “no pets”, it can save so much disappointment in the future.
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