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Get to Know Nero

Breed

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Gender

Male

Age

2 Years

Weight

66.8lbs

Location

Lincoln Park Adoption Center

Children
Dogs
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Home Alone
Activity
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Nero's Story

Nero is a smart, 1-year-old pup who’d love nothing more than to take long walks with you. This energetic boy enjoys running and playing, and he’s willing and eager to train. Nero would love a family where he can get daily structured play to match his curious energy. He can be home alone for a few hours, and a dog walker or daycare would make Nero happy so that he can play while you’re away. Nero would love to continue his training with you! He’d be a great companion for someone who loves to stay active.

Are you Nero’s loving home? You might be if you’re an experienced owner who lives in a home with adults-only or older children who are comfortable playing with a large, active dog. This handsome guy will be happiest as the only pet in the home. He wants to be the star of your show! 

Meet Nero

Nero can’t wait to meet you!

If you’re interested in adopting this pet, there are few steps you must complete before scheduling an appointment at our Lincoln Park Adoption Center:

1. Please start by taking our ComPETibility Quiz to make sure they’re a good fit for your home. Your ComPETibility Score will help you compare your home to their needs!

2. After completing your ComPETibility Quiz, you will be emailed a link to complete your Adoption Application.

3. Finally, schedule an appointment at our Lincoln Park Adoption Center! During your appointment, you’ll be able to meet all currently adoptable animals at our Lincoln Park Adoption Center and walk through the adoption process with our staff and volunteers. Appointments are not required but encouraged for a more efficient visit.

Please note that while we can’t place holds on adoptable animals for your scheduled appointment, there are always plenty of homeless pets looking for a home! If you don’t meet the perfect pet during your first visit to the Adoption Center, please feel free to schedule another appointment.

Want another way to spend time with our adoptable (or soon-to-be-adoptable) pets? Consider fostering.

Why Adopt?

Adoption is one of the best ways to save a life. Only a few thousand more adoptions each year in Chicago, a city of millions of people, and we will be a No Kill community! You can make a real difference.

At PAWS Chicago, we keep working to grow our operations to save more homeless pets. It's how we've gone from saving a few dozen to 5,000 pets a year. But it is our adopters who make the real magic happen by bringing these loving pets home. Adopt a pet and spread the word!

First Time Fostering? Learn More

There are many animals that need us today. Each foster family allow us to save more homeless pets by opening their home to a pet or litter in need of love and care for a few weeks. When we are able to send a pet or litter to foster, it frees up space in our Medical Center to bring in more pets in need.

Last year, our foster families took in 1,921 pets. Some needed a peaceful place to recover from illness or injury. Puppies and kittens just needed a bit of time in a home environment with good socialization so they could grow big enough to have their spay/neuter surgery before adoption. Other pets needed a calm and relaxing break from the stress of shelter life. 

Consider joining them in lifesaving. Sign up to become a foster today.