My name is Flava Flav!

Posted over 2 months ago

Cared for by Guilford County Animal Services

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Submit Application

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

8 years 5 months old, Senior

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

18090

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Flava Flav recently went on a Dog Day Out and here's what his DDO buddy had to say!

"Flava Flav is a good boooyyy! He is 8 years old and neutered. Him is da sweetest boy with da cutest chunka munka head you ever did see!

- Flav jumped in the car on his own and immediately laid down. He rode very well in the car either laying quietly or stood and just observed.

- Flav knows sit and is highly treat motivated. He has to be reminded to take treats gently from a flat hand. He likes some toys. The squeaky ones seem to be his favorite.

- Flava Flav is well mannered in the house. He is house trained. He does not jump up on counters and didn't want to get on the couch. He was happy laying on the doggy bed or rug. He does well on steps and is nondestructive. He does tend to drool but I would just wipe his drool pits and chin with a paper towel and it was fine. Himb can't help it.

- Flav allowed me to give him a bath in the tub. I lifted him in and he stood nicely while I scrubba dubbed.

- Flava Flav walks very well. He is recovering from a neck injury so he has to walk with a harness and no collar. He walks nicely. We had a couple of dogs barking at us and there was really no reaction. Just a quick look.

- Flav is a lover. He loves to lay or sit on your lap while you pet his huge adorable head and chest. He loves to give kisses."

2nd DDO:
"Okay, Flava Flav is just a chill and gentle teddy bear! We just had the best time together doing a casual morning hike in Gibson Park, having lunch, and then the full wash treatment at All Pets Considered. He climbed right into the car and was asleep before we even got to the park. Very relaxed on leash (see video) and just explores with his nose. He also showed me that he is:
- Non-reactive to other hikers on trails.
- Knows sit and gentle in taking treats.
- Open to head and body rubs anytime.
- Well-behaved in public places.
- Totally ready to grab a power nap.
- Pretty relaxed while being bathed.
This boy will do very well with a family looking for a relaxed older dog as a home or fieldtrip companion!"

As always, we strongly recommend bringing any resident dogs to the shelter for a meet and greet with potential new family members to be sure it's a good match. If bringing a dog for a meet and greet, please bring proof of up to date rabies, bordetella, and DHPP vaccines.

To meet your future pet, come to Guilford County Animal Services between 12 and 4 any day except Tuesday!

Shelter

Guilford County Animal Services

Contact info

Pet ID

18090

Contact

Heidi Scott

Phone

(336) 641-3400

svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov

Website

http://guilfordanimalservices.com

Address

980 Guilford College Rd., Greensboro, NC 27409

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Open 12-4pm every day except Tuesdays. Visit http://guilfordanimalservices.com

2.
Meet the Pet

We require all adopters to meet the pets in person before adoption.

3.
Submit Application

If this is the right pet for you, please fill out the application that the Adoption Counselor gives you and fill out the paperwork.

4.
Pay Fee

Dogs $50, Cats $25, Kittens/Puppies $75, Senior dogs $25, Senior cats $10

5.
Take the Pet Home

We recommend that your current pets are up to date on all of their vaccines before bringing home your new pet.

Additional adoption info

All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.

If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.

If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov

Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!

Go meet their pets

The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located at 980 Guilford College Rd. in Greensboro, NC. We are open for adoptions 12-4pm any day except for Tuesdays. For more information please visit http://guilfordanimalservices.com

Follow our Facebook page (Facebook) to find out about our adoption events.

More about this shelter

The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.

We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.

GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.

We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.