Meet Mikey.

Plainfield, IL · 2 years 4 months · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Jun 18, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 24, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Don't let his old name fool you. There's nothing spooky about Mikey except how quickly he'll steal your heart (and possibly your shoe). This handsome guy is about 2 years old, weighs around 50 lbs, and is one of the sweetest souls you'll ever meet. He is probably a mix of many breeds, lab, spaniel etc... Mikey wakes up every morning bursting with joy, and when his people come home, he's so excited he can hardly contain himself. He even greets you with little love nibbles. It took him some time to open up and feel safe, and he's still nervous when new people come into the house. Mikey likes to do things on his own terms, so he needs a patient family who will let him settle in at his own pace. Once he feels secure, he is a total love bug. Mikey loves to play with his toys, his dog brothers, and even his cat brother! He's always up for a good tussle, but he's very gentle about it. He also does wonderfully with calm, respectful kids. This boy has a big appetite for life, and an even bigger appetite for food! He's extremely food motivated, which makes him a great student, and his favorite treat in the world is cheese. Mikey is fully potty trained, does well in a crate, and walks nicely on a leash. He isn't destructive, but if a shoe goes missing, check Mikey's spot first. You'll probably find it there. Mikey's ideal home: A quiet, calm household. A busy home with lots of noise and people (including kids) coming and going would be too much for him. At least one other dog to help build his confidence and keep him company. A patient family willing to let him warm up on his own timeline. Calm, respectful children are fine. He is cat-friendly too! If you have a peaceful home and a little patience to give, Mikey will repay you with a lifetime of love (and morning nibbles). Apply today to meet him! 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: 22564333

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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• 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

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 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.