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Posted over 11 months ago
| Updated over 9 months ago
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My basic info
Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
4 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Trooper is located in Tennessee.
Trooper is well balanced; a laid-back guy but will get spunky and want to do zoomies 1-2 times daily. He loves to lay in the sun, go for walks, car rides, play with his toys, watch DOG TV and enjoys his peanut butter kong and lick-mats.
He also loves to lay with you on the sofa and cuddle. However, he will get feisty and want to hop and play with you too. His personality is bigger than he is! He is enjoying and loving life now that he has his mobility back. He is just missing one thing, his forever family.
He is hyper focused on cats, so NO cats. We would like for him to be in a home without small kids. NOT because he doesn't get along with them, but due to his backend. Although he is completely healed, we would like to protect him from any possible injuries due to rough play or small children falling on him.
Trooper does play well with other dogs and takes social queues very well. Trooper does get rough at times and is a very vocal player. He would need a low-medium energy dog that will not react to his vocal play or become reactive if Trooper gets a bit rough. He does take correction well from other dogs, as well has his human when playtime is being monitored. He has not been tested with small dogs (dogs smaller than him).
Although Trooper tries to get rough, there is a balance that will need to be maintained. He would need a dog similar to him in size, and one that don't rough play in a way that would jeopardize his backend. Ex. running in to him full force, jumping on his back to weigh him down
Trooper needs a human that will take him in and love him unconditionally, despite his few needs due to his back end.
1. No small kids due to them falling on him.
2. No major rough play; be conscious of his backend.
MEDICAL HISTORY:
Trooper was hit by a car, couldn't walk and left for dead in someone's yard; he was eventually picked up by animal control.
Battle for the Bully pulled him from the euthanasia list the day he was scheduled to be euthanized. That's when his new journey started.
Trooper went through an extensive surgery to repair his back limbs and hips. He is now able to walk, even run and play. However, he will need to be kept lean and exercised to ensure the muscles continues to strengthen.
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