Ringo Retriever Mix Lemont, IL

Age/Birthdate: 11/28/2024 • Expected Weight:40-50 best guess • Breed Guess: Lab Mix• Fully Vetted: No • Adopt fee: $500

Location:Joliet,IL
Any Special Medical or Special Needs:No

Temperament with:
Dogs:Great
Cats:Unsure
Children list specific ages: All Ages
Strangers:Great


Training Needs:Everything Puppy
Crate Trained:Working on it!
Potty Trained:Working on it!

Hey, I’m Gator!

I’m an adorable black fluffy puppy with a mystery mix of breeds—my foster family thinks I might have some Lab in me, but based on my size, I could grow to be around 50 lbs.

I’m super playful and friendly, always ready for fun! I love chasing and playing with other dogs, and when I’m all tired out, I’m a big fan of cuddles and naps. I get along great with kids and new people, so I’d be an awesome addition to any family.

I’m still learning potty training and crate training, but I’m a smart pup and picking things up quickly! If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, and lovable companion, I’d love to meet you. Could you be my forever family?


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.

If the dog or puppy is not yet fully vetted, we can only consider applications from adopters within an hour's drive or 40 miles of Lemont, IL, due to required vet visits at our partner veterinarians. For fully vetted dogs or puppies, we welcome applications from out-of-state or beyond the 40-mile radius.

Please only apply if you are ready to meet and welcome a new companion into your home within five days of approval.

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.

Adoption Fee:
$500
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.

Spay/Neuter Policy:
We spay/neuter dogs at 16 weeks or older, at the discretion of the rescue and in consultation with our partner veterinarians. While some veterinarians recommend delaying the procedure based on a breed’s projected size, as a rescue, our primary goal is to prevent unwanted litters. Spaying and neutering also provide significant health benefits, including cancer prevention and reducing behavioral issues.

The American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association support pediatric spay/neuter for cats and dogs as early as 8–16 weeks. We carefully assess each case to determine the best timing for the procedure.

Interested in Adopting?
Submit an adoption application at www.rubywhiskers.org/adopt

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