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American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Rockaway, NJ, USA
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XP Shelby - Lake Hopatcong, NJ - Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Rockaway, NJ, USA

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Nickname
XP Shelby - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
Rockaway, NJ, 07869, USA

Description

American Pit Bull Terrier Dogs For Adoption in Rockaway, NJ, USA

Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). Sweet Shelby was found in Newark, NJ, by a police officer. She was skinny, dirty, but happy to jump right in to their arms. You can tell she was either aba

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ndoned or neglected as an outside dog. Shelby is an "itty bitty Pitty" or a "Pocket Pitty" as she is a little thing at only 33 pounds & about a foot tall. She is estimated to be between 8-12 months of age. I took her in as a foster and she quickly adapted to life as a spoiled doggy. She gained a few healthy pounds and received veterinary care. She is up to date on shots & scheduled to be spayed on July 18th. She also received training by a highly qualified dog trainer. She now knows plenty of commands and how to walk nicely on a leash. She is a great listener and very eager to please Shelby is affectionate and loves to be right by your side. She is content with sitting on the couch with you or going for walks. It doesn't matter what you're doing as long as she can do it with you. She is very quiet, sometimes I forget she is there because she never barks! The only time she ever barks is if there is a knock at the door! Shelby loves animals, and normally ignores outside critters entirely however because of her upbringing, she has severe resource guarding issues towards other pets. She would thrive in a home with NO other pets. Shelby ABSOLUTELY LOVES humans. She has no aggressive tendencies towards humans at all. She is very docile & cooperative around people. She isn't a high energy dog, but does enjoy walks occasionally and grazing outside. Shelby is about a 5 on an energy scale from 1-10. She loves chewing on bones and squeaky balls. She is a heavy chewer so soft toys don't stand a chance. She is mostly housebroken, but can still use some more training. Shelby is the perfect dog all around. She is adorable, sweet, loyal, and deserving of a forever home. She has gone through a rough beginning and still is such a sweetheart (also bonus she has a heart shaped spot on her left shoulder!) Shelby is NOT with Eleventh Hour Rescue but we are helping to network her for her caretakers. If you would like to meet Shelby, please contact Diona at diona.scalaaol or 973 809 8962 - Shelby is currently located in Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Likes to Vocalize
Quiet

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

Energy Level
Moderate
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Moderate
Obedience Training
Well Trained
Other
Leash TrainedHousetrainedLikes to Play with Toys

⛛ Personality

Obedient
Yes
Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Even-Tempered
Yes

⛛ Additional Information

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

Rescue Information

Location

Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-187780
Date Listed
07/09/2019
Date Expires
Expired

American Pit Bull Terrier


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