SWEET PEA - AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Meet Sweet Pea. This pretty girl was rescued from a home after being left behind by her owner, who moved away and left her and her newborn puppies with roommates who were not able to take on the responsibility. They reached out to rescue for help. When we arrived, Sweet Pea and her pups were being kept in a cold, drafty area in a very small crate with little room to move. The conditions were not good for this little family. Sweet Pea was fortunate to find her way to rescue, where she finally had a safe, comfortable foster home to care for her puppies. She was a very attentive and dedicated mom and did a great job raising them. Her puppies have now been weaned and have all found their forever homes, so it’s finally Sweet Pea’s turn. For the past five weeks, Sweet Pea has been fostered with Laine, Gary, and their pack of four dogs. She loves being part of a pack and acclimated very easily. She seems to naturally understand which dogs want to play and which prefer their space, and she is respectful of both. Her foster mom describes her as a wonderful dog. "She is very loving, crate trained, and house trained, and knows “sit” and “shake.” She enjoys playing but is also calm and easy in the home. She loves lying in the sun, rides well in the car, and walks nicely on leash, unless a squirrel crosses her path. She really enjoys playing chase with other dogs and would love a home with a playful companion. She also enjoys her toys, especially squeaky ones, and is great at keeping herself entertained." Sweet Pea has been on multiple outings and has done very well. She is a social, confident dog who enjoys meeting new people and does great at the vet. She really just wants to be part of what’s going on and be near her people. She has also done well with kids and would make a wonderful family dog. Sweet Pea is a well-rounded, adaptable dog who would do well in many homes. She deserves a stable, loving home where she will be part of the family and never left behind again. Apply today! Open to foster-to-adopt for the right family fit! BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff/Lab Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 47lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 to 3 years old COAT TYPE: short, easy-care coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION: York SC - Coming to the DC metro mid-April FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered

• Additional Information

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