Adopt

My name is Gavin!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated over 5 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Pay Fee

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps The Love Pit - Rehoming Assistance with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
4 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
87 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
864

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Gavin is a 3.5-year-old pit mix with a big heart and an even bigger need for space to run. This gentle giant grew up in a home with two dog siblings, enjoying the freedom of multiple yards and the comfort of routine. Sadly, life took an unexpected turn, and Gavin now finds himself living in a 30-foot trailer – not nearly enough room for a pup of his energy and size.

At 90 pounds, Gavin is a loyal, loving companion who bonds deeply with his people and is eager to please you. He knows basic commands like sit, shake, and lay down, and he’s muzzle trained for safety during walks or introductions. While he has lived peacefully with other dogs, he can be reactive toward unfamiliar dogs, especially if they aren’t part of his “pack” or aren’t running and playing alongside him in a yard. He’ll need a committed adopter willing to continue training and help him feel secure again.

Gavin had a brief foster placement, but due to upcoming college plans and household changes, he had to return. This sweet boy deserves stability, space, and someone who understands that big dogs with big hearts sometimes need a little extra support.

Ideal Home: A fenced yard, no other pets (or slow introductions if experienced), and someone with patience and love to give. Gavin is ready to be your best friend—he just needs the chance.

Gavin is participating in The Love Pit's iRehome program, so ongoing care and custody are provided by their foster. All behavior and medical information is provided by their caretaker, and TLP encourages all adopters to verify the information with their caretaker prior to adoption.
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Contact info

Pet ID
864
Contact
Phone
Address
Dallas, TX 75207

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Home Check

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adopting from The Love Pit means gaining a family member. It means gaining a network of pit bull advocates, ready to support you and provide you with all of the resources we can. Most importantly, adopting from The Love Pit saves lives. When you adopt, you're saving the life of your own dog, opening space in their foster home for another shelter dog in need, and creating space in the shelter kennel for a dog whose life would have otherwise been on the line. Your thanks for all the good you've done? Lots of love and pit bull kisses to enjoy for years to come.

Go meet their pets

We have monthly adoption events at different locations in Dallas and Fort Worth which are announced on our social media pages and will also be posted on our website.

We will also set up an appointment with you to meet the dog of your choosing.

More about this rescue

We are a foster/volunteer based 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Dallas, Texas. Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless pit bull type dogs in shelters and on the streets through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and advocacy.

Our goal is to educate the public about a breed that often falls victim to breed specific legislation, discrimination, and cruelty and promote responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter initiatives, vaccinations, and training resources.

Go Rescue Dogs Go!

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