GRITS - AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Grits! This handsome snow-white bully mix is just 8–9 months old and is a social bee who easily makes friends, humans and dogs alike. Grits was found wandering near a grocery store in rural South Carolina and was fortunate to be rescued by one of our volunteers. Since then, he's been living in foster care as part of a family, proving what a wonderful companion he is . While waiting for a foster, Grits boarded for a few weeks and quickly became a staff favorite. He loved his daily playgroups with other dogs and showed everyone what a happy, social pup he is. Now settling into foster care, Grits has been soaking up new experiences. His foster family has taken him on daily walks, to pet-friendly stores, and even to a local nature preserve, where he's met lots of people and children and enjoys new experiences. Everywhere he goes, he's curious, friendly, and eager to explore. Grits has medium energy and an easygoing personality. He enjoys playing fetch, exploring new places, and gets the occasional burst of zoomies, but he's not a wild or overly energetic puppy. His foster mom describes him as a "go-with-the-flow" kind of dog who is happiest simply wandering the yard, hanging out with his people, or curling up for affection. If you're looking for a puppy who already has an "off switch," Grits is your guy. Grits is currently fostered with two older dogs who aren't interested in playing, and he's been incredibly respectful of their space. While he enjoys playing with other dogs, he doesn't depend on them for entertainment and is much more interested in being with his people. Because of that, we think he'd do equally well as an only dog or with another friendly canine companion. He's doing great with his training and is already potty trained and crate trained, sleeping quietly through the night without accidents. He willingly goes into his crate when his foster family is away and is learning basic commands like "sit," "wait," and "off." He's food-motivated, learns quickly, and genuinely enjoys working with his people. His favorite game is chasing tennis balls, and he's currently mastering "bring it" and "drop it." We have seen Grits around young children, and he enjoys their attention. Like any young pup, he can get excited and occasionally jump up, but he's responding well to training and is eager to please. We think he's make a great family dog. If you're looking for a young dog who's affectionate, adventurous, dog-friendly, and ready to continue learning alongside his forever family, Grits may be the perfect addition to your home. He has all the ingredients to become an incredible lifelong companion; all he needs now is a family to call his own. ❤️ Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: AmStaff Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 38 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 months old COAT TYPE: Short-Medium ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: UTD on shots/neuterd/microchipped LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC 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:	Medium
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	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 Goofy

• Additional Information

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