Emerald

Available

0-6 months|Catahoula Leopard Dog, Terrier|Female|Medium|Aurora, IL

Emerald

Available

0-6 months|Catahoula Leopard Dog, Terrier|Female|Medium|Aurora, IL

About Emerald

8-week-old terrier/Catahoula mix Emerald is ready to bring chaos, cuddles, and a whole lot of love into your life. Emerald (female) is the calm, sweet center of the storm. She’s gentle, affectionate, and happy to hang back and soak in the love. If you’re looking for a snuggle buddy with a softer, quieter vibe, Emerald is your girl. If you would like to meet this dog, please call Teri at 630-897-7454. The adoption fee is $300. Adoption fee includes: - microchip - spay/neuter - age appropriate vaccinations: Bordetella, DH(L)PP, rabies - heartworm preventive & flea/tick preventive - deworming

About Catahoula Leopard Dog Dogs

Catahoula Leopard Dogs are striking, versatile working dogs from Louisiana, named for Catahoula Parish. They are known for their distinctive merle coat patterns and often have striking glass eyes (heterochromia). They were originally bred to herd wild hogs and cattle in the swamps.

Adopting a Catahoula brings an intelligent, independent companion who is fiercely loyal to their family. They need an experienced owner who can provide firm, gentle leadership and plenty of exercise. In the right home, they are affectionate and protective family dogs.

Temperament

EnergeticIndependentLoyalWatchful

Size

Large (50-95 lbs)

Exercise

Very High

Good With

Active families

Lifespan

10-14 years

Health notes: May develop hip dysplasia, deafness (especially in predominantly white dogs), and eye problems. Merle-to-merle breeding should be avoided.

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Adopting in Aurora, IL

Aurora's diverse community and Fox River setting make it a welcoming city for pet adoption in the western Chicago suburbs. Local shelters have many wonderful animals looking for loving homes in Illinois' second-largest city.

With the Fox River Trail, Phillips Park, and easy access to both suburban green spaces and the broader Chicago metro, Aurora offers adopted pets a comfortable lifestyle. The river corridor provides scenic walks year-round, and the community's diversity enriches the pet-adoption experience.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

15°F to 32°F

Dec – Feb

Cold winters with snow and biting wind chill. Protect paws from road salt and limit outdoor time during extreme cold. The Fox River Trail may be snow-covered but offers scenic winter walks when conditions allow.

Spring

30°F to 62°F

Mar – May

Spring flooding along the Fox River is possible. As conditions dry, the river trail becomes ideal for walks. Severe thunderstorms begin developing by May in this corridor. Watch for ticks in wooded trail sections.

Summer

62°F to 85°F

Jun – Aug

Warm and humid summers call for early morning or evening walks along the river. The shaded sections of Phillips Park offer cooler conditions. Severe thunderstorms with hail are common in the summer months.

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