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SQUEAKERS - PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Springfield, MA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
SQUEAKERS
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Young
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Location
Springfield, MA, 01104 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). We would like to introduce a very special girl, Squeakers! Squeakers arrived at TJO severely emaciated, but with no shortage of love to give. As with any puppy, she has quite a bit of youthful energy and will happily learn how to live in a home with positive reinforcement. One of the first things you'll notice about Squeakers is her posture and back legs. She doesn't quite fully extend her back legs while standing, and while this could be a result of something genetic or environmental, she will likely need more intensive vet care as she continues to grow, so a good relationship with a vet will be important. Over time, she could be at a greater risk of arthritis, the development of luxating patellas, or other orthopedic discomfort. She will be a great candidate for moderate exercise, weight management, and maybe aqua therapy/physical therapy as she matures. She will repay you with her adorable, happy enthusiasm and gentle nature! Squeakers is a young girl, under the age of 1 yr who will benefit from learning all about living in a home with someone who is experienced with positive reinforcement, or willing to learn, and loving guidance. She will need moderate exercise, and lots of mental stimulation such as food puzzles, sniffing time, games, and learning fun tricks, all to create happy experiences while bonding with her family and building confidence. It is safest to avoid things like repetitive requests for âsitâ or intense running to prevent aggravating her hind legs, but she is inquisitive and thoroughly enjoys interactions with trusted people. Sweet Squeakers was interested in meeting other dogs, but she can be anxious if they are too pushy. She would likely do well in a home with a similarly sized, well socialized pup with the patience for a youngster. A dog meet nâ greet with a resident pup is required. While she has the normal energy of a puppy, she should be supervised during playtime to be sure it doesnât become too rough or rowdy. Squeakers is very excited to meet new people, and she can sometimes jump to create the connection she craves. She has also shown some mild signs of resource guarding--eating faster when she's approached--and will likely do best around older kids (15+) that are able to understand how to interact with her, learn how to read body language (link under âresourcesâ on our website), and when to let her have her own space. Interactions with minors should be actively supervised for everyone's safety and comfort. When it comes to resource-guarding, itâs safest to âtrade upâ by tossing something of equal or higher value off to the side before removing food or toys. This will teach any dog they donât have to lose favorite items, and our approach wonât mean weâre taking something away. Angling out body slightly when a pup jumps up as we wait for all paws to be on the ground, will teach an excited dog the happy interaction will continue when our clothes donât have paw-art. Interested in meeting this amazing girl? Please come to the shelter on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 12N-3:30 pm, or Saturdays by appointment.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
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Organization name
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
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Location:
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01104 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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