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My basic info
Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
5 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
686
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Merlin had a wild 5 months with me. I first met him the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. He had been hit by a truck. A couple of men I have never seen before pulled him out of the road. No one stopped or was rushing to get to him. Poor babe was dazed and confused. We talked and decided I would take him and get him checked out and checked for chip. Got him home, checked him out. He was ok. I introduced him to my dogs and cat. Things went well. Vet appointment revealed he belonged to another owner. Long story short, she never came for him. I love him but already have three dogs. I cannot can't see sending this gorgeous baby to a shelter.
My Vet believes he's between 1.5-2yrs old. He is absolutely adorable!! He's a lover and wants to always be close (following room to room). He loves to play with toys (toss and chase). He loves walks but loves to chill out, too.
I must say that the next family must have experience with dogs with strong wills or "hard train". He has an aggressive impulse toward other dogs and men. It can be trained out of him because he's improved since being with me but he does need more/dedicated attention to training. He wants to please. He is not food aggressive. He's never looked cross toward me (meaning I am not afraid of him). He does like to get out (but again, he has improved about not darting out). Oh and trash - yes, he looooves searching through trash but now leaves inside trash alone.
He has SUCH potential. I love him. I just do not have time to train him or the money to keep him healthy and feeding him. I have three older in age dogs and love to take them camping, fishing, and hiking.
Merlin is participating in The Love Pit's iRehome program, so ongoing care and custody are provided by their foster. All behavior and medical information is provided by their caretaker, and TLP encourages all adopters to verify the information with their caretaker prior to adoption.
Merlin had a wild 5 months with me. I first met him the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. He had been hit by a truck. A couple of men I have never seen before pulled him out of the road. No one stopped or was rushing to get to him. Poor babe was dazed and confused. We talked and decided I would take him and get him checked out and checked for chip. Got him home, checked him out. He was ok. I introduced him to my dogs and cat. Things went well. Vet appointment revealed he belonged to another owner. Long story short, she never came for him. I love him but already have three dogs. I cannot can't see sending this gorgeous baby to a shelter.
My Vet believes he's between 1.5-2yrs old. He is absolutely adorable!! He's a lover and wants to always be close (following room to room). He loves to play with toys (toss and chase). He loves walks but loves to chill out, too.
I must say that the next family must have experience with dogs with strong wills or "hard train". He has an aggressive impulse toward other dogs and men. It can be trained out of him because he's improved since being with me but he does need more/dedicated attention to training. He wants to please. He is not food aggressive. He's never looked cross toward me (meaning I am not afraid of him). He does like to get out (but again, he has improved about not darting out). Oh and trash - yes, he looooves searching through trash but now leaves inside trash alone.
He has SUCH potential. I love him. I just do not have time to train him or the money to keep him healthy and feeding him. I have three older in age dogs and love to take them camping, fishing, and hiking.
Merlin is participating in The Love Pit's iRehome program, so ongoing care and custody are provided by their foster. All behavior and medical information is provided by their caretaker, and TLP encourages all adopters to verify the information with their caretaker prior to adoption.
Adopting from The Love Pit means gaining a family member. It means gaining a network of pit bull advocates, ready to support you and provide you with all of the resources we can. Most importantly, adopting from The Love Pit saves lives. When you adopt, you're saving the life of your own dog, opening space in their foster home for another shelter dog in need, and creating space in the shelter kennel for a dog whose life would have otherwise been on the line. Your thanks for all the good you've done? Lots of love and pit bull kisses to enjoy for years to come.
Adopting from The Love Pit means gaining a family member. It means gaining a network of pit bull advocates, ready to support you and provide you with all of the resources we can. Most importantly, adopting from The Love Pit saves lives. When you adopt, you're saving the life of your own dog, opening space in their foster home for another shelter dog in need, and creating space in the shelter kennel for a dog whose life would have otherwise been on the line. Your thanks for all the good you've done? Lots of love and pit bull kisses to enjoy for years to come.
Go meet their pets
We have monthly adoption events at different locations in Dallas and Fort Worth which are announced on our social media pages and will also be posted on our website.
We will also set up an appointment with you to meet the dog of your choosing.
We have monthly adoption events at different locations in Dallas and Fort Worth which are announced on our social media pages and will also be posted on our website.
We will also set up an appointment with you to meet the dog of your choosing.
More about this rescue
We are a foster/volunteer based 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Dallas, Texas. Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless pit bull type dogs in shelters and on the streets through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and advocacy.
Our goal is to educate the public about a breed that often falls victim to breed specific legislation, discrimination, and cruelty and promote responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter initiatives, vaccinations, and training resources.
Go Rescue Dogs Go!
We are a foster/volunteer based 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Dallas, Texas. Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless pit bull type dogs in shelters and on the streets through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and advocacy.
Our goal is to educate the public about a breed that often falls victim to breed specific legislation, discrimination, and cruelty and promote responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter initiatives, vaccinations, and training resources.
