Wagging Hearts

Wow, maybe it comes down to who you work with, as they are a foster-​based rescue. On Aug. 31, I adopted a charming mixed-​breed, and the foster family was in Evanston. Martha, the foster ‘mom’ checked my references, my vet (in Brookfield), has followed up with me, and worked with me all through the process. She was fantastically helpful, providing a ‘foster-​to-​adopt’ arrangement, to ensure there wouldn’t be an asthma problem with the dog (a 1 yr old Italian Greyhound mix, from KY). She wanted to be sure the fit was perfect between the dog and our family. And the local vet they use, in Des Plaines, he is extremely caring and worth the drive up from La Grange. Gemma has been a huge blessing in our lives, and I am completely grateful to Wagging Hearts.

Adopters beware! My family and I adopted a dog from this rescue and within the week it was clear it was not going to work, the dog was «cat approved» (notice the quotes), yet ran into glass doors to get to my cats in a «I’m going to eat you» kind of way. He also was aggressive towards ALL family members, nothing triggered it was just random attacks. When we told them this they acted as if it was OUR fault, we returned the dog after 2 – 3 weeks of us trying to work with them to return him.