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Lucas came to us with mom and siblings. When he was about 8 weeks old, we noticed some funny behavior where he was walking into walls and acting very lethargic. Without surgery, Lucas would not have lived past his second birthday. With surgery, he would have a normal life with the exception of a daily dose of omeprazole (over-the-counter heartburn treatment).
In January of 2022, the surgery was performed at Texas A&M University and was a complete success. He has received a clean bill of health at every check-up since and, in fact, the veterinarians say he could benefit from losing a few pounds!
Lucas is now 3 years old and is the happiest boy he can be. He attends regular training sessions and is very comfortable in public settings. He walks on the leash without pulling, sits on command, and has no problems meeting other dogs or strangers. Lucas absolutely loves playing with other dogs and knows to respect their boundaries. From what we have seen, he has no issues with cats, but (as anyone will tell you) that depends more on the cat than the dog!
Lucas is neutered, microchipped, and (as mentioned) has no other medical issues except for his daily medicine. Lucas eats about 2.5 cups of food per day. This may need to be adjusted up or down now that he is considered an adult dog.
Lucas definitely had an interesting start to his life and now he deserves a chance for a forever home!
Please review our adoption page at https://www.thechickwithpits.org/adoptions for the full details about the adoption process.
Lucas came to us with mom and siblings. When he was about 8 weeks old, we noticed some funny behavior where he was walking into walls and acting very lethargic. Without surgery, Lucas would not have lived past his second birthday. With surgery, he would have a normal life with the exception of a daily dose of omeprazole (over-the-counter heartburn treatment).
In January of 2022, the surgery was performed at Texas A&M University and was a complete success. He has received a clean bill of health at every check-up since and, in fact, the veterinarians say he could benefit from losing a few pounds!
Lucas is now 3 years old and is the happiest boy he can be. He attends regular training sessions and is very comfortable in public settings. He walks on the leash without pulling, sits on command, and has no problems meeting other dogs or strangers. Lucas absolutely loves playing with other dogs and knows to respect their boundaries. From what we have seen, he has no issues with cats, but (as anyone will tell you) that depends more on the cat than the dog!
Lucas is neutered, microchipped, and (as mentioned) has no other medical issues except for his daily medicine. Lucas eats about 2.5 cups of food per day. This may need to be adjusted up or down now that he is considered an adult dog.
Lucas definitely had an interesting start to his life and now he deserves a chance for a forever home!
Please review our adoption page at https://www.thechickwithpits.org/adoptions for the full details about the adoption process.
Qualifications for adoption:
1. Must be 21 years or older with identification showing present address.
2. Must have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household.
3. Must receive proof of pet deposit and lease allowing pets if renting.
4. Must be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide any necessary training, medical treatment and responsible care for a pet.
Please understand that we attempt to place our animals in the home best suited to them, therefore, if we feel the animal and applicant are not compatible, we retain the option to deny any application.
The Chick With Pits requests a tax deductible donation for each dog to defray medical and boarding costs, and to further the mission of The Chick With Pits. We also feel a valid argument can be made that households for whom this amount represents an undue burden may well discover the financial demands of pet ownership a difficult burden as well.
By submitting an application you are certifying that the information contained within this application is true and agree to terms established within it.
Our adoption fee for dogs is $175 and is due when the adoption contract is signed.
Qualifications for adoption:
1. Must be 21 years or older with identification showing present address.
2. Must have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household.
3. Must receive proof of pet deposit and lease allowing pets if renting.
4. Must be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide any necessary training, medical treatment and responsible care for a pet.
Please understand that we attempt to place our animals in the home best suited to them, therefore, if we feel the animal and applicant are not compatible, we retain the option to deny any application.
The Chick With Pits requests a tax deductible donation for each dog to defray medical and boarding costs, and to further the mission of The Chick With Pits. We also feel a valid argument can be made that households for whom this amount represents an undue burden may well discover the financial demands of pet ownership a difficult burden as well.
By submitting an application you are certifying that the information contained within this application is true and agree to terms established within it.
Our adoption fee for dogs is $175 and is due when the adoption contract is signed.
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Up-to-date information about our pets can be found on our main website, social networks, and other adoption websites like AdoptAPet.com.
These sources also contain information about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and donation information.
Up-to-date information about our pets can be found on our main website, social networks, and other adoption websites like AdoptAPet.com.
These sources also contain information about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and donation information.
More about this rescue
The Chick With Pits was founded by Joanna Goodman in 2013 as a result of her passion for rescuing, rehabiliting, and rehoming animals of all shapes and sizes. As a child, no one was ever surprised at the "critters" she brough home. From hurt field mice to baby birds who had fallen from their nests to newborn opossums she raised and released into a wildlife reserve, Joannna's love for animals started the day she was born. Joanna spent the majority of her adult life in the pet industry working at small pet supply shops and corporate grooming salons. After following her husband during his career in the United States Air Force, the two settled in northeast Texas to begin rescuing animals in an official capacity.
The Chick With Pits is headquarted on Joanna and her husband's property in northeast Texas. Along with her 10 rescued dogs, 4 rescued cats, 4 rescued sugar gliders, and 2 rescued rabbits, Joanna and her leadership team, volunteers, and network of fosters and other supporters provide a no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary for every animal they come across.
The hope is for every animal that passes through the rescue's doors to find a loving forever home, but many animals cannot be rehomed for a variety of reasons. In those situations, The Chick With Pits provides a sanctuary for those animals to live the rest of their lives in an environment where they receive the proper attention they deserve through generous sponsorships of kennels.
Joanna considers herself "The Chick With Pits" because she has owned a variety of pit bull and pit bull mixes and treasures their loyalty, compassion, and intelligence despite the negative perception of the breed. In addition to the rescue and sanctuary, Joanna owns and operates The Chick With Pits Pet Services, which is a full-service pet services provider donating 25% of its profits to the rescue operations of its sister-company.
The Chick With Pits was founded by Joanna Goodman in 2013 as a result of her passion for rescuing, rehabiliting, and rehoming animals of all shapes and sizes. As a child, no one was ever surprised at the "critters" she brough home. From hurt field mice to baby birds who had fallen from their nests to newborn opossums she raised and released into a wildlife reserve, Joannna's love for animals started the day she was born. Joanna spent the majority of her adult life in the pet industry working at small pet supply shops and corporate grooming salons. After following her husband during his career in the United States Air Force, the two settled in northeast Texas to begin rescuing animals in an official capacity.
The Chick With Pits is headquarted on Joanna and her husband's property in northeast Texas. Along with her 10 rescued dogs, 4 rescued cats, 4 rescued sugar gliders, and 2 rescued rabbits, Joanna and her leadership team, volunteers, and network of fosters and other supporters provide a no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary for every animal they come across.
The hope is for every animal that passes through the rescue's doors to find a loving forever home, but many animals cannot be rehomed for a variety of reasons. In those situations, The Chick With Pits provides a sanctuary for those animals to live the rest of their lives in an environment where they receive the proper attention they deserve through generous sponsorships of kennels.
Joanna considers herself "The Chick With Pits" because she has owned a variety of pit bull and pit bull mixes and treasures their loyalty, compassion, and intelligence despite the negative perception of the breed. In addition to the rescue and sanctuary, Joanna owns and operates The Chick With Pits Pet Services, which is a full-service pet services provider donating 25% of its profits to the rescue operations of its sister-company.
