Luca will be available for adoption following his neuter scheduled for March 30th.

Luca is a 5 month old male Imperial Shih Tzu who weighs in at 7.8 pounds.  This pup's adoption fee is $1050.  If you are still interested, please read more below.

Luca is the definition of tiny but mighty—a little dog with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. With his adorable looks and sweet nature, he truly is one of the most beautiful little pups you’ll ever meet.

This cuddle bug lives for love and attention. Luca absolutely adores being held and will happily curl up in your arms any chance he gets. He’s the perfect mix of affectionate and playful—one minute he’s snuggled up with you, and the next he’s doing his signature zoomies around the yard like the happiest little guy in the world.

Luca loves other dogs and would thrive in a home with a playful canine companion or an owner who can give him plenty of exercise, playtime, and walks. He’s also very food-motivated (treats = instant best friend), which will be a huge help as he continues learning and growing.

This pup is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, and will be neutered as of March 30th. The new family will be required to complete a basic obedience course of their choosing. 

Please note ARF does not approve applications for any puppy under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.  A meeting will not be scheduled until you have an approved application, so if you're interested in adopting this pup fill out an online application today!  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will contact you to arrange a meeting.  ARF is an all volunteer organization.  Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions until your application has been approved.  Thank you for your patience!