Dean

Meet Dean!
Dean is an almost 1 yr old Pointer/hound mix with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. He's very much still a puppy at heart - energetic, curious, and always ready for his next adventure. Dean is currently working on basic manners like sit and "nice," and he's learning quickly with treats and consistency.

One of Dean's absolute favorite things in the world is cuddling. If you're hoping for personal space during movie night… Dean may not be your guy . He will happily climb into your lap, shower you with kisses, and then flop over for belly rubs, channeling some serious Puss in Boots puppy-eyes energy. When he's done loving on you, he'll settle in close by - or sprawl out dramatically on the couch or bed.

Dean is doing well with potty training and will use puppy pads and go outside. He does get very excited when greeting his people and may have an excited pee, so quick trips outside right after greetings work best for him. He's still learning how to manage big feelings, but he's trying!

True to his puppy status, Dean is a chewer. Toys, kid items, and anything left within reach are fair game, so supervision and plenty of appropriate chew toys are important. He's also very curious - including about things he probably shouldn't be interested in - so a tidy home and guidance will help set him up for success.

Dean loves other dogs and enjoys playing and cuddling with them. If one dog goes on an adventure, Dean will happily tag along - and come back together. Cats are still a question mark; he wants to play, but may be a bit much for cats who prefer lounging and being admired from a distance.

Dean would thrive in an active home that can provide exercise, structure, training, and lots of affection. In return, you'll get a hilarious, loving, loyal companion who believes there's no such thing as too much togetherness.

If you're looking for a playful, affectionate, and endlessly entertaining pup who will keep you laughing and loved, Dean 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 send to the foster family to set up a meet!

The adoption fee of $400 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe 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.