GHOST - PIT BULL TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: $685. To apply to adopt this dog now, complete our adoption application HERE To see our upcoming events where you can meet some of our dogs, please see HERE Age: 3-4 years (as of 12/12/23) Weight: 60 lbs (as of 1/1/24) This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Ghost is a friendly, energetic, good-natured boy, looking for a family to call his own after having a rough start. He is gregarious with all humans and loves attention from humans. He is nosy and curious, and likes to sniff, run and play when outside. He has many doggy friends of different sizes and types, and does best with those who enjoy chase, wrestling, bitey-face and boxing styles of play. Ghost has the typical "young bully breed" personality, full of zest and exuberance, and may be too much for frail adults or very young children. Ghost is quiet and clean in his wire crate and has never had an accident inside the house. He may need some guidance when it comes to house manners as he has had limited free-range experience in a home, but he is very eager to please and is a smart boy. B asic group training classes will be fabulous for him to learn new commands, socialize with other humans and dogs, as well as build that fur-ever bond with you! Ghost is looking for a cat- and small animal-free home, as he becomes fixated on them and tracks them intensely. Ghost is a playful and happy boy who just wants a loving forever home. Can you make his dream come true? Fill out an application today and let him know that you'd love to have him join your family! Ghost's Back Story: Ghost was found as an emaciated stray and taken in by a kind-hearted person whose house burned down. Thankfully, this all-white cutie survived and found his way into a new, stable foster home. He has lived with adults, children, and other dogs and gets along with everyone. Medical No te: This dog has been treated for heartworm disease. Untreated heartworm disease can cause lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries, and can affect the dog’s health and quality of life even after the parasites are gone, possibly presenting as medical complications and/or new conditions in the future. Whenever possible, SOSARL advocates for following the American Heartworm Society guidelines for heartworm disease treatment as the safest and most effective methods; the active portion of this treatment protocol can take up to four months to complete. This dog’s treatment has been completed and the dog has tested negative for microfilaria; the has been cleared to resume normal activity and is ready to be placed into an adoptive home. This dog showed no symptoms of heartworm disease before or during treatment; future complications are not expected but are not impossible. Please ask your Adoption Counselor for the specific treatment protocol used for this dog. Please check with your vet if you have any questions or concerns about this medical history. An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see HERE for more information about this. To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: .sosarl/aa/ * *Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations