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My name is Soldier-NOW LOCAL!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Cared for by PAWS NEW ENGLAND
Adoption fee: $250

This helps PAWS NEW ENGLAND with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever
Color
Age
1 year 1 month old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20231001

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
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:

Introducing Soldier again! This charming southern gentleman is a one-year-old pup bursting with potential and affection. Fully house-trained and a pro at crate time, Soldier is a dream companion. However, his youthful exuberance sometimes leads him astray, so he's best suited to a home where he can be safely crated when left alone to avoid any mischief with non-toy items.

Soldier is a sensitive soul who thrives in calm environments, so a quieter neighborhood without bustling foot traffic would suit him best. He tends to get a bit anxious with too much commotion, often expressing his concern through vocal reminders at the window. But with a little patience and understanding, he's learning to navigate the world with more confidence, especially with the help of a gentle leader head halter during walks.

To truly see Soldier shine, he must have a fenced-in yard where he can stretch his legs and play freely. While he enjoys leash walks, nothing beats the joy of romping around with a furry friend. Another dog of similar size would be an ideal playmate to help him burn off that excess energy.

He's young so hikes on leash (for now) would be fabulous for him - a backyard is crucial for him to have daily time outside romping with a friend but nothing beats true exercise!!

Soldier is a foodie at heart, so he relishes any opportunity for food-motivated enrichment activities like scavenger hunts and food puzzles.

Despite his initial shyness, Soldier is a sweetheart with a soft spot for children. He gets along famously with his foster family's young ones and their canine crew, including a black lab and two terriers. However, his play style can be a tad vigorous, so he appreciates gentle reminders when playtime needs to wind down.


Name: Soldier
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever
Sex: Male
Age: 1 year  (estimated)
Weight: 45.0
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Yes - he's rambunctious so little ones might find him a bit much
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown can test if needed.

Adoption Fee: $250.00

Location of dog currently: Cape Cod

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.

Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
Rescue
PAWS NEW ENGLAND

Contact info

Pet ID
20231001
Contact
Phone
Address
Barrington, RI 02806

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)

Interested in adopting this wonderful dog? Please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com/adoption-form/

The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)

Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.

Where Your Purchase Helps Support Rescue!

More about this rescue

PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.

Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.