Meet Sammy Stings.

Plainfield, IL · 6 months · Hound / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Oct 22, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Nov 1, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 31, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet your new best friend! 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. Our team will review your application, and if it is a good fit, we will be in touch! At just 5–6 months old and already 45 pounds, this handsome boy is a big bundle of love with one of the sweetest personalities I’ve ever seen in a puppy. What makes him so special isn’t just his adorable face or oversized paws, but his incredibly gentle, easygoing nature. He’s an old soul in a puppy’s body. While he certainly enjoys playing, exploring, and having his puppy moments, he’s just as happy relaxing beside his people and soaking up their company. And for being such a young puppy, he’s already got some pretty impressive manners! Potty trained and doing wonderfully with his house manners! Crate trained and sleeps through the entire night like a champ! Walks beautifully on a leash and genuinely enjoys spending time with his people. Great with other dogs and loves having canine friends! A friend to everyone! Every person he’s met so far has been greeted with nothing but sweetness. One of my favorite things about him is how content he is just being part of the family. He doesn’t need constant entertainment or excitement. Sometimes all he wants is to lie down near you, chew on a favorite toy, or quietly watch the world go by. He’s still a puppy, so he has plenty of growing and learning ahead of him, but he already has such a wonderful foundation. I truly believe he’s going to grow into an incredible companion for someone lucky enough to call him theirs. Homes with kids 8 and older are preferred - as is a fenced in yard or an active family The adoption fee of $500 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: 22866361

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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• Children

  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

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:31 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.