Pet of the Week: Bridgette, a calm 6-year-old Shepherd mix

Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.
Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds. Photo credit PAWS Chicago

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Hey everyone, meet Bridgette!

Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.

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Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.
Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.

Bridgette's Story

This beautiful face belongs to Bridgette! Sophisticated, wise, experienced...a gray muzzle can mean a lot of things, and at PAWS Chicago, they believe this gray muzzle means only good things! At 6-years old, this Shepherd mix is ready to find her forever family. Could it be you? Read on to make sure you’re a perfect fit!

Take the ComPETibility quiz here.

Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.
Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds. Photo credit PAWS Chicago

In 2016, Bridgette was adopted from PAWS, but after years of being loved and cared for, she was returned to PAWS after her adopter was hospitalized. In that time, Bridgette made wonderful human friends who looked out for her and ensured she got the care she needed. Now, as an old lady who has seen some heartbreak, Bridgette knows that good things can’t be taken for granted.

PAWS Chicago said Bridgette is a sweet 6-year-old Shepherd mix with a calm personality. She loves being around people and is never shy saying hi to a new friend. She is most content when curled up at your side. Bridgette is great at being home alone, but always happy to see you when you return so she can share a nuzzle and play together or go for a walk. She loves being outside and loves to sniff everything, especially on a leisurely walk. She’d love to find a home where she can soak up all the attention as the only pet, as well as the only “kid”.

Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.
Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds. Photo credit PAWS Chicago

Despite her 6 years of age, Bridgette still has so much pep left in her step, and can’t wait to share it with you, PAWS Chicago said.

So, are you ready to welcome this beauty into your heart? If you have an adults-only home, have no other pets, and are ready to spoil her the way she deserves, Bridgette would love to meet you! On the fence about adopting? Consider fostering Bridgette for a few weeks! Fostering with the intent to adopt is a great way to see how an animal will fit in before making things official. While fostering, you'll have full support from PAWS for medical, behavioral, and food needs. To get started, apply to foster and reach out to acfoster@pawschicago.org.

Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds.
Bridgette is a 6-year-old Shepherd mix. She weighs 68.4 pounds. Photo credit PAWS Chicago

Meet Bridgette

Bridgette 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:

1.   Please start by taking PAWS Chicago's 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, complete the PAWS Chicago Pet Adoption Inquiry Form! Once this form is submitted, the Adoption Team will take a look at your adoption inquiry and, if they have next steps, reach out within a few days.

Please note that while PAWS 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, please feel free to complete a new Foster Pet Adoption Inquiry Form.

Featured Image Photo Credit: PAWS Chicago