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Posted over 2 years ago
| Updated over 2 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White
Age
4 years 6 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
46 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
You can typically find Darla Jane prancing around the yard, following the kids, lounging on the porch in the sun or playfully stalking her foster brother before a session of pounce-wrestle. She’s our favorite kind of quirky pit bull. Darla is one of those dogs who was left to fend for herself and didn’t really know how to be a dog before coming to Rise & Shine. In her previous life, she spent nearly all of her time outside and she’s happily discovered the joys of AC and dog beds and couch cuddles. She’s equal parts playtime and naptime.
One of the things her foster family loves most about her is her gentleness and willingness to trust. Darla Jane wasn’t well when we she arrived to the rescue and it became quickly apparent she had some physical abnormalities with her tongue that made eating difficult. While easily managed with special meal preparations and a feeding routine, she’s looking for a family that understands her needs and is comfortable serving up meatball meals. This wiggly little nut does the happiest tap dance for dinner which makes it super sweet! And fair warning, her underbite is pretty irresistible!
Darla attaches quickly to her people and loves to be included in the action – she is always game for a car ride, a bike ride or a walk with friends. She adapts to new experiences and loves to explore area parks or take hikes through the woods. She can be easily distracted by bunnies in the bushes, so she’s working on building her focus. For this reason, we would also say “no cats” although she did live peacefully with ducks at a previous home.
As far as dog friends go, Darla currently lives with 4 other dogs and has quickly bonded with one big goofy guy in particular. She’s a typical pittie puppy-teenager who loves to play and appreciates laid-back dog friends tolerant of her vocal playstyle and ankle-biting antics. Not liking to be left out, she will happily pick a spot on the bed with her foster dog pals and settle right in for an afternoon snooze with the whole crew.
Most importantly for Darla, is a home that can provide her with a solid routine so she knows what’s expected – she feels most secure and thrives in a home with predictability and structure (and lots of extra blankets and lovin’).
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