My name is Taco!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $275

This helps Independent Animal Rescue, Inc with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Color

White

Age

2 years 4 months old, Adult

Size

–

Weight

49 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

35423

My details

Good with dogs

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Affectionate, curious, and energetic, Taco loves attention—soaking up compliments from everyone he meets. Who could resist those soft amber eyes, so bright with intelligence? His freckled nose and tall, dappled ears make him look like he rolled through a puddle of chocolate and shook himself into pure handsomeness.

Found by a Good Samaritan and welcomed into an IAR foster home, Taco is becoming a very courteous young man. He’s crate-trained and house-trained, sleeps soundly through the night, and knows many cues including sit, down, okay, wait, and gimme five. He's studiously working on "drop it" and "off." He takes treats like a payphone takes dimes—so gentle! Favorites include carrots, bananas, hot dogs and crunchy water, though he loves all the vegetables that are safe for him to eat.

Still a young guy, Taco explores the world with his mouth, so he’s safest crated when left alone for longer stretches. He loves chewing toys at (or on) your feet (see video), scritches, and couch snuggles. He loves belly rubs of all types: when he's standing, he'll lean against you and perform the most beautiful arabesque to get the longest belly for the most love. Outdoors, he delights in walks, chasing bugs, and playing with leaves, and though he can get excited by other dogs and critters, this strong, eager learner is steadily improving his leash manners. He's working hard on the proper way to greet other dogs. He loves going for rides in the car, especially to the pet store!

Taco is neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and up to date on vaccines.

This bright, sweet boy is ready to blossom in a loving forever home with patient guidance. Could that be yours?

Rescue

Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Contact info

Pet ID

35423

Contact

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Phone

(919) 403-2221

info@animalrescue.net

Website

http://www.animalrescue.net

Address

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Submit an application by going to: https://animalrescue.net/adoption-form/

2.
Meet the Pet

Our adoption coordinators will reach out to you to connect you with our foster homes.

3.
Take the Pet Home

After meeting with the foster home, they will coordinate with your on how best to deliver the pet to you once all steps have taken place.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements

You must be prepared to make a lifetime commitment to the animal.

You may not be an undergraduate student.

You must be a US citizen or green card holder.

Adoption Process

Fill out an adoption interest application HERE.

Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.

You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.

Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.

Read about adoption fees at https://animalrescue.net/adoption-fees.

Adoption Requirements

You must be prepared to make a lifetime commitment to the animal.

You may not be an undergraduate student.

You must be a US citizen or green card holder.

Adoption Process

Fill out an adoption interest application HERE.

Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.

You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.

Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.

Read about adoption fees at https://animalrescue.net/adoption-fees.

Adoption application

https://animalrescue.net/adoption-form

Go meet their pets

Our cats and dogs are out and about greeting folks at adoption events in the Durham-Chapel Hill area most weekends. View a list of upcoming events here: https://animalrescue.net/calendar

More about this rescue

IAR started with one woman's big dreams, a bigger heart, and a very distinctive purple pickup truck that helped her rescue countless of unwanted, abused, and homeless Triangle pets. Originally founded in 1994, IAR earned an official 501(c)(3) status in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Directors, managed by elected officers, and introduced IAR’s first paid position, General Manager, in June 2021. This role will assist with elevating our collective compassion to new heights and strengthening IAR’s impact as a whole.

Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We shall strive to help all animals in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay/neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.