With our recent economic state there have been an alarming number of dogs that are abandoned on a daily basis because their former families could no longer afford to care for them. These dogs that were once family pets have either been turned into the local pounds or shelters or, in the worst case of desperation, just let loose to fend for themselves. Many of these dogs end up in pounds where they are given a certain number of days to be adopted or they will be put to death.

Bishop Plumbing Inc., is inviting our customers to join us in our plight to save these endangered dogs. We currently have four dogs available that we saved from a dog pound in Paris, Illinois. Please take a moment to learn about these dogs and call our office at 847-824-1800 if you are interested in making either of these dogs your new pet.

Meet Yodel:

Yodel was found abandoned in downstate Illinois.  He is a 6 month old Lab/Mix.  He is full of spunk and loves playing with other dogs and LOVES people.  Although still small, Yodel looks like he will be a good size dog when he is full grown.  Yodel will be neutered and will be up to date on shots.

UPDATE:  Poor Yodel was found to have had a bad back leg that was apparently shot with a BB gun.  This leg will most likely cause him to have problems for the rest of his life and his leg may eventually have to be amputated.  A nice young man has adopted Yodel and is monitoring his leg and caring for Yodel.  Yodel now has a wonderful home with a new owner that loves him!

Meet Holly:

Holly was also found abandoned in downstate Illinois. She is a 6 month old Lab/Mix.  Holly's sad eyes melt your heart and we wish we knew everything that she has been through.  She LOVES people and is very playful.  She can get a little rough while playing with other dogs so if she adopted into a family with other dogs, she will surely be put in her place by them!  Holly will be spayed and up to date on shots.

UPDATE: Holly was adopted by someone who already has a male lab/mix puppy.  Holly has gained a new loving owner and a new "brother".  She now has someone to romp and play with all day long. 

Meet Kylie:

 Kylie is a 1 1/2 year old, gorgeous, Husky/Shepherd Mix.  She is a very calm and loving dog that gets along well with other dogs.  Kylie will be up to date on shots and will be spayed.

Meet Sam:

Sam is a 2 year old Yellow Lab/Chow mix.  He has adorable ears that stick up when he is really curious about something.  Sam was found tied up with no food or water.  Once Sam trusts you, he will be your friend for life.  Sam will be up to date on shots and will be neutered.

UPDATE: Kylie and Sam were sent to the Buddy Foundation for adoption.  For more information on the Buddy Foundation or to see if Kylie and Sam are still available please visit the Buddy Foundation at 65 W. Seegers in Arlington Hts or visit their website at www.thebuddyfoundation.sc102.info/.

Meet Blackie:

Blackie is male lab mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He was found as a stray and LOVES to be outside.  Blackie is a friendly dog and he gets along well with other dogs. Blackie will be neutered and will be up to date on all shots.

UPDATE: Blackie was adopted and now resides with his forever family and new Lab brother, Wrigley, and his bird brother, Sunny.  Blackie and Wrigley are inseparable and Blackie now knows how it feels to have a family that loves him.

Meet Lucky:

Lucky is Patch’s brother and is a male and mixed breed and is thought to be part Boxer. He is 2 years old. Lucky and Patch were dumped at the kill shelter overnight and were found the next morning, cold and starving. Lucky loves his brother Patch and gets along well with other dogs. He will be neutered and up to date on shots.

Meet Patch:

Patch is Lucky’s brother and is a male mixed breed and is thought to be part Boxer. He is 2 years old. Patch loves people and loves attention.  He gets along well with other dogs and will be neutered and up to date on shots.

UPDATE: Patch and Lucky were taken to the Buddy Foundation and placed for adoption there.  They were adopted together.  For more information on the great work that the Buddy Foundation does, please visit their website at www.thebuddyfoundation.sc102.info/.

Meet Lucy:

Lucy is female chocolate lab. She is believed to be purebred. Lucy was found wandering around and no one came to claim her. It is also known that she had a litter of puppies within the last couple of months. Lucy has a sore left hip that should not pose any serious issues, however, she cannot be used as a hunting dog. She is extremely laid back and loves to cuddle! Lucy gets along great with other dogs, but does not like cats. Lucy will be spayed and up to date on shots.

UPDATE: Lucy was adopted by Kristina Curran.  Kristina's kids renamed her "Bailey".  Bailey loves her new family and absolutely loves her English Mastiff siblings, Dixie and Giacomo.  There are many days that Bailey can be found handing out with the M.O.B. at the Bishop Plumbing office.

Meet Delilah:

Delilah is a three year old Bloodhound/Golden Retriever mix.  She was kept outside her whole life by her previous owner and when they decided they didn't want her anymore that called the shelter (knowing it was a high kill shelter) and told them to come pick her up.  She is a plump, medium sized dog that loves to sleep.  She also LOVES kids and all the attention that she can get!  Delilah is up to date on shots, micro-chipped and has been spayed.

UPDATE: Delilah struck gold with her new forever family.  She went from living outside with her previous owners to living in the lap of luxury with new owners.  Thank you to the Costello family for giving Delilah her much deserved forever home!