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My name is Heathcliff!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Meet the Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
62585

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Heavenly HeathCliFF is a real dream. Well....once he gets out of the kennel. He is not a fan of strangers staring at him in his kennel. But once he is by your side, it is smooth sailing. He has the most beautiful combination of brown colored Merle patterns and the most soulful eyes that reach right into your heart. He seems to have been a tie out dog based on his pattern of walking to the end of the leash and stopping.
He has very polite leash manners and checks in often to give you a smile and sometimes a kiss. He came to us underweight and seems to have had rather irregular feeding sessions in his previous situation. He is conducting interviews for his furever family. Please stop by and meet him. Here are some of his terms and conditions 🤣
1. Please feed often.
2. Looking for love♥️💙💖
3. Likes to go for walks. Willing to wear outfits if prizes are involved.
4. Please give treats.... Any size, shape, flavor, texture or brand. Not picky.
5. Please give nice blanket. Pillow optional.
6. My own space...crate with a privacy curtain so people don't stare at me would be nice.
7. No returns please, I'm scared to get moved again.
8. Would like to learn some things the other kids know. down, and show your belly for a treat please.
9. Did I already say food? Well, more food then please.
10. Something called field trips. Sounds interesting.
Thank you for coming to the interview. Once you fill out my app I'll contact you soon.
Love.
HeathCliFF🐾🐾

Update from his second home. Adopted and returned. Seemed uneasy with inconsistent schedules and kids in and out of the house. Currently 72 pounds.
♥️He's the best best friend you could have. ♥️He's very loyal and loving.
❌👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦He would do best with someone that doesn't have a lot of people in and out of the house.
💙He does well with a consistent and calm schedule.
♥️He's very protective of his people.
💙He easily learns new tricks and knows paw, sit, leave it, let's go.
❌🐶Is not a fan of barking dogs in his face.
♥️Very treat motivated.
❌👋He doesn't like quick movements or excitement.
💙He loves to snuggle and will lay right on you.

Primary Color: Brindle
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 72
Age: 4yrs 6mths 0wks
Shelter
Humane Society of Wicomico County

Contact info

Pet ID
62585
Contact
Whitney Hoffman
Email
Address
5130 Citation Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804
Donation
We have a PayPal button on our website and all someone needs to do is click on it to make a donation to our shelter.

Their adoption process

1.

Meet the Pet

2.

Submit Application

3.

Approve Application

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Please check our website for adoption specials and available animals!

Our adoption fees are as follows:

Puppy (0-12 months): $200
Adult Dog (1-5 years): $175
Senior Dog (6+ years): $85

Senior to Senior Program: any person over 65 yrs of age wanting to adopt any pet over 7 yrs of age: adoption fee is waived

Kitten (0-12 months): $75
Adult Cat (1-5 years): $50
Senior Cat (6+ years): $25

Adoption fee includes basic vaccinations, worming, flea treatment, feline-leukemia/FIV test, heartworm test, spay/neuter (done prior to leaving), rabies vaccination and a microchip

There is a contract and all potential adopters meet with adoption counselor to talk about application and make sure pet is good fit with the person and family. A "meet and greet" is required with all family members and the pet prior to finalizing the adoption application. If someone is adopting a dog and has another dog at home, we also require a "meet and greet" for the dogs as well. All animals in the home must be up to date on vaccinations prior to new pet going home. We do not adopt to people who will keep the pet outside exclusively. We may do a home visit either pre or post-adoption. Animals adopted from us are not be sold or given to another person. We verify all information on the adoption application and may deny an application with any false information on it. A follow up call or visit is done on all adoptions within first 30 days of adoption.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our visiting hours are 11 am -5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday.

More about this shelter

The Humane Society of Wicomico County was started in 1968 by a group of people who wanted to help improve the lives of animals. We have come a long way in our 40+ years! We have a staff dedicated to making sure the animals that come to our doors are loved and protected as they wait for their forever home. Not only are our animals vaccinated, wormed and given flea preventative, we can treat animals that come to us with mange, ringworm, heartworm and pay for animals to be seen by an outside vet should there be a need. We have an on-site spay/neuter clinic that not only is used for our animals but we also offer low cost spay/neuter for animals of the public. We provide emergency boarding for victims of domestic abuse, fire, and medical emergencies. We also have the capability to set up an off-site emergency shelter for people evacuated from their homes. In addition, we have an education program to help teach kids about being a responsible pet guardian. We work with a wide range of rescue groups and our animals have been transported from our mid-Atlantic area throughout the North Eastern United States. Our shelter is an open admission shelter and we will take in approximately 3500 animals this year. We do what we do because of our love for animals and our desire to make a difference in their lives every single day.