My name is Derby!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 4 days ago

Cared for by Rebel Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

American Bulldog

Color

Brindle

Age

1 year 1 month old, Young

Size

X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

R1061

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

*This dog is fostered in the GTA*Apply to adopt at rebeldogrescue.com*All adoptions with Rebel Dog Rescue have a 15 day probation period. Read about our adoption process on our website.

Our lively 1-year-old American Bulldog mix has a heart full of joy and a bundle of energy to match! Derby is on the lookout for an active family that can match his zest for life and guide him through his journey of learning and exploration. With the basic command of 'sit' under his belt, Derby is eager to expand his knowledge but will need a loving family committed to furthering his obedience training. His enthusiasm knows no bounds, which means he's still mastering the art of leash manners and can be a bit jumpy during his walks.

This spirited boy will flourish with lots of daily mental and physical stimulation to keep his intelligent mind engaged and his body active.

If you're an active family ready to invest time in training, socializing and loving Derby, he could be the perfect addition to your home. He promises endless adventures, joyful companionship, and unconditional love in return. Are you ready to welcome Derby into your home?

Name: Derby

Weight: ~70lb (he is very tall)

Age: ~1 year

Gender: Male

Breed: American Bulldog mix

Colour: Brindle

Medical (past and present) & HW Status:

Fixed: Yes

Good with men: Yes

Good with women: Yes

Good with kids 0-6: Prefer not - he is a big guy and jumps a lot

Good with kids 6+: Yes, but jumps a lot

Good with dogs: Yes, but doesnt know manners so would need a patient dog in the home and one that also matches his energy

Good with cats: Unknown

House trained: 90%

Crate trained: Yes, may cry/bark for the first few minutes then settles

Crate reactive: No

Food guarding: No

Walks on a leash: Working on it, pulls quite a bit but doing well with prong collar

Energy level: High

Requires detached/single home: Yes, no apartment

Skittish/nervous: No

Separation anxiety: No

Barker: Average

Rescue

Rebel Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

R1061

Contact

—

Phone

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admin@rebeldogrescue.com

Website

https://www.rebeldogrescue.com/

Address

Niagara Falls, ON L2R 2H6

Donation

PayPal or E-transfer: finances@rebeldogrescue.com

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Apply to adopt on our website: rebeldogrescue.com.

2.
Interview

If chosen as the successful candidate, you will partake in a phone interview with an adoption coordinator.

3.
Home Check

RDR will complete personal reference checks, vet references and landlord references if applicable. A virtual home check will be completed.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

5.
Take the Pet Home

Fall in love with your new best friend!

Additional adoption info

R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue is looking for committed adopters, ready to bring a rescue dog into their life. In order to ensure that we find the best homes for our dogs, adoption applicants must go through an adoption approval process. We receive a number of applications for each dog and only one will be chosen as the successful candidate. Candidates are selected based on the dog's needs. Not being selected for the dog that you applied for does not disqualify you from adopting from us in the future.

Go meet their pets

We do our very best to place our dogs into adoptive homes before they arrive into Canada. This ensures that they have a safe and loving place to go after their long journey up North. All dogs adopted through R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue will receive a 15 day adoption probation period. This period starts the day the dog enters the care of the adopter. This means that the adoptive family has 15 days to determine that dog is a good fit for them. Although it may feel scary to not meet the dog before adopting, the 15 day period allows you to get to know the dog within your home. If you buy a dog off of Kijiji or at a local shelter you may be given a couple hours to meet the dog. We believe that our program's 15 day probation provides much more insight into how he or she will fit into your home, rather than. a brief meet and greet.

More about this rescue

R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue was founded in 2020 by a small group of young women with one thing is common: a love for dogs. Since establishment, RDR has successfully found forever homed for over 700 dogs. Our mission is to rescue dogs in dire situations and give them a second chance at life through education and empowerment. All of our dogs come the streets and shelters across Texas, where they are experiencing a dog overpopulation crisis. Our team has travelled to the State to see first-hand how we can help and make a difference in the lives of animals.
R.E.B.E.L stands for: rescue, educate, believe, empower and love dogs. We live by these words every day and encourage the dog-loving community to follow suit!