Age/Birthdate: 09/12/2022 • Current Weight: 54lbs • Breed Guess: Pittie mix • Fully Vetted: Yes • Adoption fee: $350 Any Medical or Special needs: She is heartworm positive and is currently undergoing treatment at our local vet! This treatment has a very high success rate and Peyton is expected to make a full recovery! Heartworms are not contagious to people or other animals and treatment is fully covered by the rescue! Temperament with: Dogs: Great! Cats: Likes to chase the kitties and would do best in a home without cats Children list specific ages: Strangers: Nervous and will need slow introductions Training Needs: Crate Trained: Unknown, she is not crated while left home alone Potty Trained: Yes Peyton is a PRETTY Pittie mix weighing in around 55 pounds at about 3.5 years old! Sadly, it seems like Peyton wasn’t shown much love prior to rescue, and as a result she can be quite shy and nervous around new people or when she’s in new situations. This sweet girl will need a very patient family who’s willing to give her the time and space she needs to fully decompress. With consistency, gentleness, and a calm environment, Peyton will continue to blossom into the loving, trusting dog we know she can be! Once Peyton does open up, she is a LOVE BUG and highly affectionate! One of her favorite things to do is cuddle and smother her favorite people on kisses! As if she could get any sweeter, she is GREAT with other dogs and has no food, toy, OR water aggression towards people OR other dogs! She really opens up when other dogs are around to play with so having another furbaby in the home might help her to warm up in her future family! Peyton is still learning what car rides are so be sure to buckle her in while on rides! While Peyton is still learning about car rides, there is one thing she does know: how to keep all four paws on the ground! Peyton is GREAT about not jumping on people, which is such a nice quality, especially for families or anyone who prefers a polite greeter. She’s gentle, respectful, and always tries her best to make a good impression! She thrives in a calm, predictable environment and would love a family who understands that slow and steady is the key to her heart. If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate, dog-friendly companion who just needs a little extra patience to feel safe, Peyton may be your perfect match! Once she trusts you, her loyalty and love are unmatched! This beautiful girl is so deserving of a forever home where she can continue to grow, feel secure, and finally experience the love she’s always needed. Peyton is ready—she just needs someone willing to take that first step with her! If you're interested in meeting pretty Peyton, please fill out the application below! www.rubywhiskers.org/adopt Please only apply if you are ready to meet and welcome a new companion into your home within five days of approval. This dog is currently located in Chicago's southwest suburbs and can be seen by appointment once an adoption application is completed and approved by the rescue. Please note that we cannot hold dogs for any reason. Breed and Age Information: Unless the puppy was born in our care, we cannot guarantee the breed or age. Breed and age estimates are based on veterinary advice, shelter records, physical appearance, and information provided by previous owners. The adoption fee includes: Spay/neuter (performed at one of our partner veterinarians as scheduled by the rescue) Microchip Rabies vaccine DHPP vaccine Bordetella vaccine 4DX test (Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichia, Lyme Disease) General wellness care, including deworming, heartworm prevention, and flea/tick prevention Your adoption fee also helps support medical care for other rescue animals, including heartworm treatments, surgeries, and emergency care.