Adoptable
Carmelo’s Pawsport
Shepherd · Young
Starfish Animal Rescue · Plainfield, IL
Young
Age
Male
Sex
Medium
Size
Shepherd
Breed
Couldn't sleep either? Hi. Carmelo here.
I'm a quiet soul who takes time to trust, but once you're my person, I'll be your most loyal, affectionate shadow—I promise to bloom.
My notes say I'm a world-class cuddler, and I'd like that on the record.
I'm a youngster — a little goofy, very teachable, and absolutely ready to grow up beside someone wonderful.
I've been holding down the fort in Plainfield, hoping someone like you would wander by.
Here's the thing — I can't tell if we'd truly click until I know a little about you. Sign in (it's free) and I'll size up your place, say hello to any dogs you've got — or be your very first — and give you my honest read on whether we'd be a match.
With a little luck, Labor Day could be my first one in a real home — possibly with you, or with someone you send my way.
Thanks for spending a minute with me. I'll be right here, tail ready, hoping it's you. — Carmelo
- Vaccinated
- House-trained
Prefers to be the only dog
About Carmelo
Meet Carmelo – A Gentle Soul Looking for His Forever Family Born in March 2025, Carmelo is a handsome Shepherd mix with a heart as big as his ears. This sweet boy has a gentle, sensitive nature and a quiet charm that quickly wins people over. Carmelo can be a little shy when meeting new people, but once he feels safe, his loving personality begins to shine. With patience and kindness, he blossoms into an affectionate, loyal companion who loves being close to his people. He's already potty trained and is proving to be a smart, eager-to-please pup who enjoys learning new things. Carmelo responds well to gentle guidance and will thrive with a family committed to helping him continue building confidence. While he enjoys people, Carmelo prefers not to share his home with other dogs and would be happiest as your one-and-only furry companion. He is looking for a calm, loving home where he can relax, feel secure, and soak up all the attention he deserves. Carmelo has so much love to give and is ready to form a deep bond with a family of his own. If you're looking for a loyal best friend with a sweet heart, soulful eyes, and a gentle spirit, Carmelo may be the perfect match for you. All he needs is a chance—and a family willing to love him as much as he'll love them. 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 $150 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.
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Carmelo is listed by Starfish Animal Rescue in Plainfield, IL. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Carmelo.
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