tank

Name: Tank
Brand: Animal House Shelter, Inc.

Newfoundland Dog

Huntley, ILAvailable for adoption0 views

PLEASE READ: Tank has been diagnosed with a severe congenital heart condition called subaortic stenosis (SAS). His adopter must be prepared for ongoing cardiac care and understand that his lifespan cannot be predicted.

Tank is such a sweet, happy puppy who absolutely loves life! You would never know from meeting this cheerful boy that he has a serious heart condition. He is affectionate, playful, and full of all the wonderful puppy energy and personality that makes it impossible not to fall in love with him.

Tank was evaluated by a veterinary cardiologist and diagnosed with severe subaortic stenosis (SAS), a congenital condition that causes an obstruction to blood leaving the heart. He is currently on heart medication and will need continued veterinary and cardiology care throughout his life.

The difficult part of Tank’s diagnosis is that we simply do not know how long that life will be. Published veterinary literature reports an average lifespan of approximately three years for dogs with heart measurements in Tank’s range, but his cardiologist explained that the prognosis is extremely variable. He has seen dogs with severe SAS live well beyond those expectations and continue to do wonderfully. Unfortunately, other dogs can develop a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm and pass away suddenly, sometimes without warning.

We don't want Tank's diagnosis to define him, because right now he is a happy, loving puppy who deserves a family and a life filled with all the good things puppies should experience. We are looking for a special adopter who can love Tank for however much time he is given and who understands both the emotional and medical commitment that comes with adopting him.

Our adoption team will provide interested adopters with more detailed information regarding Tank’s diagnosis, prognosis, medication, follow-up care, and cardiologist recommendations before adoption.

Born: February 12, 2026

I am currently 64 lbs, and I am looking for my forever home.

Adoption Donation: $400

All dogs are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, heartworm tested (if age appropriate), and up-to-date on preventatives at the time of adoption.

All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present to be able to adopt. A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

Appointments are recommended. All applications are considered general. Specific animals are NOT put on hold for adoption. When you visit, our adoption counselors will be able to make suggestions based on the type of pet you are looking for and help you find the best fit for your family.

Animal House Shelter cannot guarantee the breeds of the adoptable animals. The animals are posted on the website as the breed or breed mix based on their physical characteristics they most resemble. We also cannot guarantee the ages of our adoptable animals or how large puppies will be when fully grown.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Link to the Adoption Application: Animal House Shelter 13005 Ernesti Road Huntley, IL 60142

847-961-5541 phone 847-961-5537 fax

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Personality & Traits

⚡Olympic Contender🤪Silly Goose💝PhD in Cuddles💊Dopey🎉Life of the partyCoat Length: MediumIndoor/Outdoor: Indoor Only

Ideal Home Environment

Best suited to

Full house

A lively home with people around most of the day — Tank likes company and noise.

What Tank Needs

Tank is happy with:

WomenMenKidsDogsCats

Tank's care needs are:

Indoor onlyNeeds daily meds

Additional Information

Sex: male
Age: 7 m · Young
Size: large · 64 lbs
Color: Black
Coat: Medium
Listed: September 28, 2026

Adoption Fee

Fee set by Animal House Shelter, Inc.

Each organization sets the adoption fee for their animals. Adoption fees help cover the cost of this animal’s care as well as allowing the organization to help more animals.

Organization Information

Animal House Shelter, Inc.

shelter

Huntley, IL

(847) 961-5541

info@animalhouseshelter.com

Animal House Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)3, no kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats.

Founded in June 2002, AHS takes in and cares for abused, neglected and abandoned animals â especially those scheduled for euthanasia at other shelters. Once rehabilitated and ready, they are carefully matched with prospective adopters and placed in loving homes. Over 23,000 pets have been adopted from Animal House Shelter.

Like people, animals have distinct personalities that make them unique. At Animal House Shelter, we are proud to say that the dogs and cats are treated like our own. We care enough to be certain they are treated with the comfort and respect that they deserve and we make every effort to ensure that they go to the right, forever, permanent, loving home.

The best possible veterinary care is always given to Animal House Shelter pets and treatment is never declined if it will give the animal a chance for a healthy life. Socializing and keeping our pets happy is also of utmost importance. Dogs are walked 4-5 times daily and cats are housed in a large, whimsical, free-roam habitat All are given loving care and attention by staff and volunteers.

All dogs and cats are given all vaccinations- including their Rabies vaccine if old enough. They are neutered, microchipped, dewormed and heartworm tested (Dogs) or FeLV/FIV tested (Cats). Dogs are kept on heartworm preventative & all animals receive Frontline Plus monthly by Animal House.

Animal House takes in many special needs animals. We take care of any ailment or surgery that needs to be done on any animal we rescue including, but not limited to: heart worm treatments, cruciate ligament repair, patella surgery, FHO, heart surgery, diabetes, anxiety disorders, auto immune deficiencies, liver shunts etc. On average, AHS takes in at least one animal per week that has one of the above ailments or needs surgery. We do not believe that any animal should be left to be euthanized at a high kill facility because they are sick or injured. Society has already failed them at one point in time and someone needs to speak up and rescue those that are defenseless and without a voice. That is who we are are and that is what Animal House Shelter has always been about. These ailments & surgeries are extremely expensive and we need the communities help to not leave these poor souls to be discarded with no one to care for them.