Meet Moose

Moose

Age: 1.5 years old Sex: Male Breed: Mastiff/Dane mix   Weight: 98 pounds Good In Home With: Dogs, Kids

Somewhere between the moon and the city, Moose arrived.

He was found on the South Side of Chicago, searching through garbage just to survive. The kind of beginning that leaves marks you can see, and ones you can’t. But Moose didn’t let it take his softness.

Moose is a different kind of being.

He’s a moon man. A quiet, steady soul who moves through the world with intention. The kind of dog who doesn’t rush, doesn’t demand, doesn’t overwhelm. He arrives when he does, the room feels calmer, safer, more whole.

In his foster home, Moose has shown us exactly who he is. Gentle with children. Kind with strangers. Easy with other dogs. He’s the type who just fits, like he’s always belonged there. Handsome in that understated, undeniable way. Soulful in a way that makes you pause.

If you watch closely, you might notice something magical: at the end of the day, when Moose settles in, it feels like the stars rise just a little higher. Maybe he’s been placing them back into the sky all along.

Moose is not complicated.
He values the simplicity in life. 

A home.
A rhythm.
A person who understands that the quiet dogs are often the ones who change your life the most.

If you’re looking for something loud, Moose isn’t that. If you’re looking for something real… he is everything.

Animals can be viewed by appointment only. We ask that you review our adoption information AND fill out an adoption application prior to setting an appointment so we have all your information and you understand our adoption procedures - you can do so online here.

Please feel free to email us anytime for additional information on any of our animals - info@mcprescue.org.

Adoption fees: Dogs: $600, Bonded pairs: $900; Cats: $250, Pair: $325.

Fees include vaccinations, microchip, deworming and other vetting as needed. Our adoption process includes an application, reference check and home visit. Please note all adoption fees are final and non-refundable.