Meet Pongo: A Sweet Tripod Looking for His Forever Home!

Hi there! I’m Pongo, a 9-month-old German Shepherd mix with a heart as big as my floppy ears! Life threw me a curveball when I was hit by a car and had to lose one of my legs, but I didn’t let that stop me from being the happiest, most loving pup around. I’m now a proud tripod, and I’m learning how to get around just fine—though I’m still growing and building muscle, so sometimes I’m a little clumsy. That just makes me more charming, right?

Here’s the lowdown on me:

• I’m potty trained and have perfect manners in the house.
• At night, I sleep quietly in my crate, though I’d be thrilled to snuggle up in a cozy bed with you!
• I know my basic commands like “sit” and “lay down,” and I walk beautifully on a leash.
• I’m great with other dogs, cats, and I do well around kids, though like many shepherds, I have a bit of a herding instinct. Don’t worry—I’m still learning and can be taught!

I’m a playful, friendly pup who loves spending time with my people. I may have three legs, but I’ve got four times the love to give! My ideal family will be patient as I continue to grow and gain strength. 

If you’re ready for an amazing companion who will brighten your days with my goofy antics and endless affection, I’d love to meet you! Let’s start our happily-ever-after together.

 If you are interested in adopting/meeting Pongo , 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 send to the foster family to set up a meet! 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe 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.