Adoptable
Blackie’s Pawsport
Retriever · Adult
Starfish Animal Rescue · Plainfield, IL
Adult
Age
Male
Sex
Medium
Size
Retriever
Breed
Hi there! Blackie here.
I came here scared, but your patience unlocked the real me—now I'm your loyal shadow, ready to give everything back.
They say I'm clever. I say I'm just waiting for someone worth showing off for.
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, Halloween could be my first one in a real home — possibly with you, or with someone you send my way.
Anyway, thank you for reading all the way to the end. Not everyone does, and I noticed. — Blackie
- Vaccinated
- House-trained
- Good with dogs
About Blackie
Let us introduce you to this special boy. Blackie came to Starfish Animal Rescue in May. Blackie was at first so scared and anxious that we knew he just needed time to decompress and trust. That worked like a charm! Today, we know the real Blackie (also lovingly called "Shadow"): • When he bonds with his person, he becomes their shadow—loyal and always by your side • He needs patience, understanding, and love to truly thrive • About 1.5 years old and weighs around 40 lbs • Fully housebroken • Crate trained (though he'd much rather be with you!) • Loves dogs his size, but is not suited for homes with small dogs Blackie is ready for a fresh start with someone who will accept him, fears and all. He would love a home where he can go on walks (he does amazing on a leash!) and spend plenty of time with his person. If you're looking for a loyal companion who will love you deeply, Blackie 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 be in touch! The adoption fee of $300 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the 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.
Good to know
Blackie is listed by Starfish Animal Rescue in Plainfield, IL. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Blackie.
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