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My name is Brat!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Pawmetto Lifeline
Adoption fee: $50

This helps Pawmetto Lifeline with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
39 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
55582318

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Hi, my name is Brat!
Don't let my name fool you-- I love making friends, and I'm sweet to everyone I meet. I'm going to be one year old in July, and I hope I'll get to celebrate it in a new home with a family who loves me!

I love meeting new people and playing with my doggie sister. I'm always exploring and learning, and I have a great sense of smell. My foster mom was so impressed with the way I sniff out tasty bugs hiding in the leaves!

I know not to go potty in the house, but I don't know what people want me to do when they say words like "sit" or "stay." I'm trying to learn, so they will be happy with me! I've never been walked on a leash, but I love running around the backyard and digging holes.

My first home was scary, because my mom and dad were always yelling at each other. Sometimes we didn't have enough to eat. I don't know what happened, but suddenly they were both gone and now I live outside with my sister. Our old neighbor feeds us, but she's gone most of the time. It feels safer now, but I miss being around people. I want to find a home with kind people, who will love me and let me come on adventures with them!

From Brat's foster mom:
Brat was a little standoffish when she first met my brother, who is a pretty big guy. She growled at him at first. He immediately sat on the ground and waited patiently for her to approach him, and it only took about 30 seconds for her to become his new best friend.

She doesn't seem to be fearful of any specific gender of person, but she is wary of anyone new until they show her that they don't mean her any harm. She'll just sort of stand far away and watch the person until they try to make friends with her, and then she's all over them.

Brat loves to cuddle, and to follow you around and watch everything you do. She loves to play chase, and dig around in the leaves for bugs to snack on.

Brat has been really starved for affection and would benefit from a lot of consistent affection and a stable routine. She came from an abusive environment and is used to not having enough food or attention.


Brat is part of our Ambassador's Program. Although they are not a Pawmetto Lifeline dog, they have received the same high standards of care. Vaccinations and spay/neuter are included in the adoption fee. Pawmetto Lifeline wants every animal to have a chance to find a loving home. If an animal is abandoned or needs to be re-homed, we can assist people by providing medical care, marketing and training if the individual fosters the animal.

Please contact us at adoption@pawmettolifeline.org if you would like to meet an Ambassador Animal.
Rescue
Pawmetto Lifeline

Contact info

Pet ID
55582318
Contact
Email
Address
1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Cats and kittens are $100
Dogs and puppies start at $150
Adoption fees include their spay or neuter, all vaccinations appropriate for their age and they are microchipped.
All prospective adopters are required to complete an application and go through a short interview process. Once approved the adoption fees are paid and the adopter is able to bring the pet home the same day.
Please note that you must be 21 years of age to adopt.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Pawmetto Lifeline is open for adoptions
Monday-Friday 12 noon-7 pm
Saturday 10 am-7 pm
Sunday 12 noon-5 pm.

More about this rescue

Pawmetto Lifeline, formerly Project Pet, was founded in 1999. Since the opening of our adoption, medical, and boarding facility in Spring 2012, we have been able to save more than 15,000 companion pets from euthanasia and gave them a new lease on life. We continue to strive toward the goal of a no-kill community and state through adoption, pet retention, rescue partnerships, and medical services.