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My name is Romy!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Home Check

Adoption fee: $350

This helps Dark Horse Dogs, NFP with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
57 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
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:

Romy
Age: 4 years
Gender: Female
Breed: Pit mix
Weight: 57 lbs
Crate trained: yes
Potty trained: yes
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: yes
Kid friendly: unknown, but likely yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes
Energy level: medium

Meet Romy! She’s small and delicate for a pittie, and loves to cross her paws like a lady.

Romy is so tender hearted. A cute little girlie with sad eyes and Dorito ears. She would love to find her forever. A dog that doesn’t like peanut butter? That’s Romy! But she makes up for it with cream cheese, cottage cheese, string cheese, chews, meatballs, tennis balls, stuffed animals, blankies, yoga & classical music. She finds joy in our resident cat. And she gives great hugs.

Romy is very polite and well mannered. She has a solid sit - she’s great with a sit/stand “push up”. I think she would love going to training class or enrichment or agility courses. She’s very bright! She is athletic and energetic - but chills easily and loves to hang out on the sofa and watch The Office. She’s a light jumper - so that could use some work. Good leash walker. She does get excited by seeing things from afar or through a window. But is easily diverted by Easy Cheese (the girl loves dairy). So I would continue to work on positive associations with that. She has not been scared by loud city noises. At first, she was not a fan of the crate - but I’ve learned that some pre crate enrichment makes a big difference. She usually barks or whines for a few minutes when she goes in - and then is silent until I let her out. She’s quiet all night and while I’m away at work (based on checking my camera).

Romy has ‘RIZZ! She is all love. She’s a smart quick learner. For her breed, she is small and delicate. Energetic—but easy to be around. She needs a family that will help her to continue to have positive associations with unknowns. That they will always be there for her. I think she would do well with a family that wants a dog to take on adventures and to classes and to snuggle at home. A family that gives her the tools to exercise her mind, too. She will do well with sibling dogs and cats with proper introduction. But I think she’s adaptable to both kinds of environments - with another pet(s) or alone.

If you’re interested in meeting Romy, please fill out an application at the link below.

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DHDN/Dog
Rescue
Dark Horse Dogs, NFP

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees:
Dogs under 1 year 450.00
Dogs 1 year 350.00
Dogs over 8 years 350.00


Cats 1 year and over 100.00
Kittens under a year 150.00
Kittens ( under 1 year old ) 150.00
Pair of cats 250.00

Adoption application