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

Description

Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 500.00. Rip and his siblings found themselves unwanted and abandoned at a high kill shelter in West Texas. They are great with other dogs, and people, but cats are unknown. All dogs and puppies require supervision and training. Do you love goofy puppy antics and cuddles? How about a dog that is sometimes scared by his own bark? Maybe you need a constant shadow who is always up for snacks? Look no further than our sweet Rip. This boy has a happy go lucky attitude with just the right amount of chaos goblin. Rip is fully potty trained and doesn't mind his crate. He is always up for an adventure or a ride in the car, but settles in nicely when the fun is over. Rip will do well in any type of home and has been great with the children in his foster home (9 and 12 years old). He is working on his puppy manners but learns quickly especially when treats are involved. You would never know it, but Rip has a diagnosis of Discospondylitis, and is currently under treatment which involves medicine that he takes easily with his food. His treatment plan includes an MRI (which Matty's is fundraising for) and continued meds, but his prognosis for a long, healthy life is good! Rip loves other dogs and does well with his spicy foster sister. He has never met a stranger and has perfected the "Pittie Lean". Sticks don't stand a chance and stuffies are a favorite to destroy. His quirky, fun personality has us laughing daily. He currently weighs about 55 lbs, but believes he is a lap dog, so prepare yourself for the snuggles. He has mastered "Sit" and "Boop", and is coming along on the other basic commands. He settles in nicely and makes your house his home, always eager to be near his humans, but content to rest when needed. He really is that perfect mix of active and lazy; perfect for a busy family looking to add 4 paws. If he sounds like what you are looking for, please apply online at mattysheartandsoulanimalrescue.rescuegroups Rip will need to stay near the Twin Cities Metro area as he is undergoing treatment for an internal infection of a vertebrea disk space. We will update when we know more.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Highly Active
  Exercise Needs:	High
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Crate Trained Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate

• Additional Information

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