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Archie - The Ladies' Man! - American Staffordshire Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Blue Nose Pit/Chocolate Lab Mix Dog For Adoption in Decatur, GA, USA

Blue Nose Pit/Chocolate Lab Mix Dog For Adoption in Decatur, GA, USA

Physical Attributes

Coat Length	Short
Altered	Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Dogs	Yes
OK with Cats	Yes
Other	Housetrained

Additional Information

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

Description

Posted Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Please contact ADOPTION (adopt@doggieharmony.org) for more information about this pet. A real ladies man who's great with other dogs! I am a pretty laid back sort of guy that my foster mom calls a “couch potato.” Some of my favorite things to do are chewing on a rawhide or bone, laying around on the sofa, and being loved on by my foster mom. I'm kind of a ladies man and if I could pick, I'd want to live with just women. But, I will try to make friends with men who are willing to work with me. I also enjoy having another dog in the home because they speak my language and can assure me I'm safe in my new home. I am crate trained and house broken. I am slim, trim, and sweet. I loved playing with my foster brother Jr. (who is smaller than me but is now in his forever home) but am very content when my foster mom pets me and loves on me. The only thing lacking is my forever home. Will you be my forever family? Age: 8 y/o Vetting: Neutered, vaccinated and up-to-date on preventatives Training: House and crate-trained; need more socialization/training around men Temperament: Loves women; great with other dogs; older children preferred Contact this pet's foster/rescuer Deborah at dabvet2b@hotmail.com or 404-296-2729 with questions, or proceed with the Adoption Application. Upon completion, you may send it to adopt@doggieharmony.org This adoptable is not a Doggie Harmony animal, but a courtesy listing on behalf of the kind person who rescued and cares for this animal until it can find a forever home. There will likely be a fee to reimburse for the cost of its vetting/care; it will vary by rescuer/animal. Additionally, this rescuer will ask you to complete an application and allow a home visit to ensure pet is a good fit for your home/lifestyle. If you would like to proceed with the application, please go to www.doggieharmony.org > Forms > Adoption Application. Upon completion, you may send it to adopt@doggieharmony.org, as well as the contact listed in the above description.

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