Pit Bull Terrier - Captain - Large - Adult - Male - Dog in Chiefland, Florida For Sale

Pit Bull Terrier - Captain - Large - Adult - Male - Dog
CAPTAIN IS ELIGIBLE FOR PAD-pick adoption donation-where you choose the adoption fee that you want to pay based on what you feel our rescue efforts and Captain's friendship are worth to you! 5/28/14: CAPTAIN HAS RECEIVED A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FROM FROM THE VET-HIS HEARTWORMS ARE GONE!!! HE WEIGHED APPROX 60 POUNDS AS OF JUNE 4TH AND NOW HAS A 3 YEAR RABIES. HE REALLY WOULD LOVE TO JOIN A FAMILY SOON! WE CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT CAPTAIN! HE IS THE SWEETEST BOY AND HE LOVES TO RIDE! WANT A SHADOW-CAPTAIN WILL BE IT! HE BONDS TO PEOPLE QUICKLY AND HE LOVES KIDS! THIS BOY IS EXCEPTIONALLY INTELLIGENT AND SOMEONE IS GETTING A GREAT DEAL FOR A LIFETIME OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FROM ONE HANDSOME FELLA! 6/26/13:EVERYONE SAYS I LOOK MEAN! HOW CAN THAT BE WHEN I AM A SWEET, LOVING BOY? I WOULD NOT HURT A FLY BUT IF YOU NEED A DOG WHO LOOKS INTIMIDATING, THEN I MAY JUST BE YOUR MAN! NO ONE WILL DARE TO ENTER YOUR YARD IF THEY SEE ME, WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION FIRST! I MAY HAVE A FEW MEDICAL ISSUES THAT ALSO HINDER MY ADOPTABILITY BUT THEY DON'T STOP ME FROM BEING A GREAT DOG AND A LOVING FRIEND! MY FOSTER FAMILY WOULD LOVE TO KEEP ME BUT THEN THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO KEEP HELPING DOGS LIKE ME WHO NEED THEM. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING ME THE LIFE I DESERVE AND A FAMILY OF MY OWN TO LOVE! 12/12/12: CAPTAIN WAS NEUTERED AND CHECKED OUT BY OUR VET. HE TESTED POSITIVE FOR HEARTWORMS AND HE DOES HAVE A HIP ISSUE-PROBABLY THE RESULT OF BEING HIT OR BUMPED BY A CAR WHILE HE WAS RUNNING AS A STRAY. HE MAY ONE DAY NEED AN OPERATION CALLED AN FHO. WE HAVE STARTED HIM ON IVERMECTIN FOR THE HEARTWORMS. HE WILL NEED TO BE ON IVERMECTIN MONTHLY UNTIL THE HEARTWORMS ARE KILLED(THIS CAN TAKE UP TO 5 YEARS) YOU MAY ALSO OPT FOR A FULL HEARTWORM TREATMENT. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, OUR RESCUE CAN NOT FINANCIALLY PROVIDE FOR EITHER FULL HEARTWORM TREATMENT OR THE FHO SURGERY THAT CAPTAIN MAY NEED IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE HOPEFUL THAT HIS NEW FAMILY CAN OFFER HIM THESE MEDICAL OPTIONS TO GIVE HIM THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE. Captain is a gorgeous black and white pitbull terrier/possibly akita mix that we picked up after he was found wandering around our local flea market. After talking to several people, we discovered that he had been wandering the streets for several days. He had attached himself to a boy who was visiting the market and we believed that he might have belonged to him but after questioning him, he denied that the dog was his.We attempted to find his owner but to no avail so we are listing him for adoption. He is a very nice dog, probably around 1-2 years old and apparently had been socialized well. He has interacted with our other dogs fine but because he is not yet neutered, He loves people(including children) and does not mind other dogs(any size). We do not know how he is with cats. He is leash trained and does not attempt to jump out of 4 foot fencing. He is a bit stubborn and head strong at times but this is typical of the breed. He should be adopted by someone who understands this breed and how powerful they are. Although he is an easy going dog, a first time dog owner may not understand his needs or may be intimidated by his size and strength. He should always be made to respect his people and should never be allowed to become dominant. having said this, Captain will make an awesome companion for the right family. I can see him enjoying a hike or lounging around in the house with his family. He is a happy boy with a playful, fun side! Great family dog who also will give his new family a sense of security with his size. Don't pass this great dog up! His adoption fee is (you choose) and will cover his vetting and care while with us. If you are interested in adopting Captain, please fill out our adoption application and e-mail your interest!
CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Size: Large
Petfinder ID: xxxxxxxx
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered
CONTACT:
Paws and Claws | Chiefland, FL | 352-493-xxxx
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