Get to Know Rico
Breed
Mixed Breed (Small)
Gender
Male
Age
1 Year
Weight
45.19lbs
Location
Lincoln Park Adoption Center
Rico's Story
Rico is a young, attractive pup looking for his forever home with you! Despite his confident, “best bib and tucker” appearance, Rico can be a little shy and anxious at first and would do best with a family that’s happy to get to know him at his pace.
Rico can be a bit shy when meeting other dogs too, but with slow, patient introductions, he could be great friends with the right doggy companion. Rico is housetrained and happy to chill at home for a few hours while you’re out. With lots of positive reinforcement to help him build his confidence, Rico has the potential to be a fabulous family pet.
Are you Rico’s new family? Rico would love to grow into the best dog he can be with you by his side, so if you are a patient, experienced adopter and can provide time and structure for a young pup to gain his feet at home, then come and check out Rico today!
Meet Rico
Rico 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.