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My name is Princessa -Local Foster!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Cared for by PAWS NEW ENGLAND
Adoption fee: $300

This helps PAWS NEW ENGLAND with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Age
2 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
56 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
20231124

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

History: I was a stray mama living on the streets of Memphis with my babies. We were brought off the streets by these amazing people. I hung out there for a little bit before coming to NE. I went to a training facility so I could work on my manners of pulling and jumping. Then one day this lady came and picked me up and I have been living with her, her husband and her 11 year old son.

Personality traits: I am a loving goofball who never met a belly rub I didn’t like. I am the best cuddler but I also have a playful side and can act like a puppy.

Likes: Naps on my favorite humans lap, my hedgehog toys, zoomies, and visiting pet stores so I can pick out my favorite treats (which is everything), and lastly I love cleaning up the peanut butter off the spatula after my foster dad makes his lunch.

Dislikes: I am not a fan of being left home alone but I am working on that. I was on my own for so long and just love being with people.

Quirks: I have a bit of separation anxiety that I briefly mentioned above. I need a patient owner to help me be comfortable by myself. Oh yeah, I like to mouth play with my foster moms arm. She doesn't find that fun so she gives me a toy so I can play with that instead.

Housetrained/Crate Trained: “Inside” is still new to me. I will go potty outside when given the opportunity, but I never had to ask to go outside before, so I need help developing that ability. My foster mom is teaching me to ring a bell to go out and I rarely have an accident. I don't mess in my crate. Crates are not my favorite. I'm OK when someone is home but when my people leave I get upset.

Training: I am currently working on a few things. I am very strong and may pull here and there during my walk. I am walked on an easy walk harness which helps a lot. My foster mom will stop walking until I ease up. I also like to jump but I am sooo much better at controlling myself. Sometimes I can't help it, I just like being loved up. I am learning that I need to sit to get some loving rather than jumping. I know how to sit and I am learning how to lay down. I am very smart and pick things up quickly.

Other dogs - Are a definite yes BUT I play rough and need an occasional time out. I get a bit worked up and I have a hard time calming down. I would also be great on my own - someone active would be amazing as I am a strong girl and won’t be happy crated all the time. I am a great ambassador for my breed.

If you have another dog in your home, pittie experience would be a must - as mentioned, I can play until the day is over but will need someone to recognize when it’s time to stop.

Children: Due to me being strong and my exuberance, I would do best in a home with older, dog savvy children or a home with adults only. I could easily inadvertently topple over smaller kids.

Health history: I am up to date on all vaccinations, and I am healthy. I am spayed and microchipped too.


Name: Princessa
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
Age: 2 - 3 years  (estimated)
Weight: 60
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative at last testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Older, has done well with proper introductions
Good with Dogs: Yes of similar play style/energy.
Good with Cats: Unknown, but probably not.

Adoption Fee: $350.00 

Location of dog currently:  New England

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.

Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
Rescue
PAWS NEW ENGLAND

Contact info

Pet ID
20231124
Contact
Phone
Address
Barrington, RI 02806

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)

Interested in adopting this wonderful dog? Please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com/adoption-form/

The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)

Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.

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More about this rescue

PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.

Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.