Meet Esther.

Plainfield, IL · 1 year 6 months · English Coonhound / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Oct 15, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 15, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Esther! Esther is a petite lemon beagle/foxhound mix with a heart as soft as her coloring. At about 35 lbs. and roughly 1 to 2 years old, this sweet girl is ready to find the family who will help her blossom. Esther is quite shy. The world still feels big and uncertain to her, and new people, places, and sounds can be a lot for her to take in. But underneath that shyness is an incredibly sweet, people-loving dog. Once she feels safe, her affectionate nature shines through, and she'll quietly win your heart. Esther needs a patient family who will let her move at her own pace and gently show her that the world isn't such a scary place after all. With time, consistency, and kindness, she'll gain the confidence she needs to truly thrive. Another dog makes all the difference for Esther. She takes comfort and cues from canine friends, so she'll need a playful resident dog in the home to help show her the ropes. As a beagle/foxhound mix, she also has a hound's nose and instincts, so a securely fenced-in yard is a must. Esther's ideal home: A patient, understanding family willing to let her adjust at her own pace Another playful dog in the home A securely fenced-in yard If you have the patience and love to help a shy girl discover how good life can be, Esther may be the perfect addition to your family. Submit an application today! 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 $400 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.

RescueGroups record ID: 22850951

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

  children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:29 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:29 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.