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My name is Big Daddy - Local!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by PAWS NEW ENGLAND
Adoption fee: $350

This helps PAWS NEW ENGLAND with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Age
2 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
70 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2024509

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
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:

Big Daddy - a super handsome bully boy! Just look at those gorgeous colors!

This sweet guy had been on the streets in an economically challenged part of Memphis, traveling around with some other dogs. While attempting to trap a female dog, Big Daddy was hanging around, so the rescuers were able to rescue him as well—he went so willingly.

He's now been neutered, vaccinated and is living in a great foster home.

Big Daddy LOVES his toys, treats, and ice cubes! He is a major fan of walks, walking into ponds and lakes and chomping on the water, and going for rides. A fenced yard is highly recommended for him. He likes to be near his people, but will give you your space if you're in the same room. He's not shy to ask for cuddles and pets though! BD is great with older kids.

BD lived with other pups in his southern foster home, but he's since shown us that he'd prefer to be your one and only. He loves cats, but he also thinks they're able to play rough with him...so at his size, we recommend either a no-cat home or separated areas of the home unless supervised.

BD would thrive in a home that has a fairly consistent routine. He sometimes warms up to new people immediately, but sometimes needs a little bribing with treats and slower introductions. When on walks, Big Daddy works hard to protect you from other dogs and some of the people he encounters, so an experienced dog owner would be best.

Check out videos of this special boy:
https://youtube.com/shorts/OO_HqfO2-Do?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/PdaUEW8m_5w?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/PdaUEW8m_5w?si=ZgcPALRZE31UvTuF



Name: Big Daddy
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Sex: Male
Age: 2 year 1 months (as of 10/24/25)
Weight: 70 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Teens would be best
Good with Dogs: selective so he needs a home by himself (he is not social with other dogs)
Good with Cats: yes if they are used to dogs

Adoption Fee: $350.00

Location of dog currently:  New England

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

Contact info

Pet ID
2024509
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.

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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.

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