Puff’s no magic dragon, but he is irresistible

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Puff

Updated: January 23, 2012 10:54AM

American Eskimos like Puff can be great dogs. American Eskimos have varying temperaments; some are independent and others are lap dogs (kind of like many breeds – each dog is an individual).

This little guy is a sweetheart. He thinks he’s a lap dog and just wants to curl up in a warm lap and cuddle.

While somewhat a couch potato, Puff also enjoys long walks and sniffing in the grass. He gets along with other dogs.

Puff is much happier at Save-A-Pet than he was in the kill shelter where he had been left. Dirty and bedraggled, he desperately needed grooming. And he will continue to need regular brushing and visits to a groomer (or someone who knows how to bathe him).

A coat like Puff’s does demand attention, but at the same time it’s irresistible – when you hug him, he feels like a super soft stuffed animal.

Puff is not a young dog, but he is healthy and has many years left to share his love and cuddles with a family.

Although like many wonderful dogs Puff’s background will always remain a mystery, what is obvious is his love of people.

If you think that this little white bundle of fur would fit nicely on your lap, visit him at Save-A-Pet.

Save-A-Pet is committed to saving animals without the killing. They take in animals from many sources and the volunteers work with dogs. While you’re at Save-a-Pet, make a donation if you can. The cats and dogs there will appreciate it.

Save-A-Pet is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to finding loving, quality homes for each cat and dog in its care. Pets are sheltered indefinitely. The shelter strives to create an environment which enhances both awareness of and support for the humane treatment of animals. Save-A-Pet is located at 31664 North Fairfield Road, Grayslake. Their phone number is: (847) 740-7788 and their email address is www.save-a-pet-il.org. You can also see their animals at www.petfinder.com.

Pet of the Week is written by Pamela Kramer. You may also email any animal questions to me at Pamanimalrescue@gmx.com. If you adopted through Pet of the Week and want to let me know how your dog or cat is doing, please send me an email!

Remember: Adopt a dog or cat! There are tens of thousands of homeless animals in the Chicago area alone that are waiting for a loving home. Here are some of the places to visit when looking for a family addition.

Aid to Animals, Barrington (847) 458-6325; Adopt-a-Pet, www.adoptapet-il.org/; Illinois Doberman Rescue, www.ildoberescue.com; German Shepherd Rescue, Skokie, (847) 677-0561; Evanston Animal Shelter, (847) 866-5080; Orphans of the Storm, Deerfield, (847) 945-0235; Placing Paws of Libertyville, www.placingpawsrescue.org; Save-a-Pet, Grayslake, (847) 740-7788; All pets: www.Petfinder.org; Bird Rescue, Northbrook, http://www.rescuethebirds.org/.