My name is Bessy!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by City of Henderson Animal Care and Control

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Submit Application

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $100

This helps City of Henderson Animal Care and Control with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

Brindle/White

Age

3 years 2 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

39 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

31013

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Bessy #31013 🐾
The high-energy sweetheart ready to hike her way into your heart!

Bessy was found as a stray, and ever since arriving at the shelter, she’s shown us just how full of life and love she really is! This sweet girl is bursting with energy and personality. If you're an active individual or family who loves outdoor adventures, Bessy might just be your new best friend! 🏞️✨

That said, Bessy isn't just a walk in the park—unless you're literally taking her on one! She will need a family committed to helping her continue basic obedience training and manage her reactivity toward other dogs. When around other dogs, Bessy becomes very assertive and can show signs of aggression. She tends to hyper-fixate and loses focus on her handler, so Bessy must be the only pet in the home at this time. 🐶🚫🐶

Because she’s still working on her impulse control, a home with older kids (12+) would be best. But don’t let that fool you—Bessy has so much love to give and would make an amazing hiking or jogging buddy for someone who’s ready to keep up with her! Once she’s on the move, nothing can stop this determined girl! ❤️

Shelter

City of Henderson Animal Care and Control

Contact info

Pet ID

31013

Contact

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Phone

(702) 267-4970

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Website

https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/animal-control

Address

300 E. Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV 89011

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.
Meet the Pet

Meet and greets with your family dog and shelter dog is encouraged. Dog and cat meet and greets are not allowed.

3.
Submit Application

4.
Approve Application

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

6.
Pay Fee

$80 for all kitten/cat adoptions. $90 for all puppy/dog adoptions. $35 for all rabbit adoptions.

7.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The shelter is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with adoptions closing at 4:30pm. The shelter is closed on Sundays and all government observed holidays.

Adoption application

https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/animal-control/pets-available-for-adoption

Go meet their pets

City of Henderson Animal Care & Control
300 E. Galleria Dr.
Henderson, NV 89011
Main shelter and adoption facility

Off-site cat adoptions centers at 286 W Lake Mead Pkwy

More about this shelter

City of Henderson Animal Care and Control is the only open admission animal shelter in the City of Henderson. We service the City of Henderson and the residents and animals within city limits. Our goal is to find forever homes for all adoptable animals and reunite pets with their people. We work with multiple rescue groups and allow any good adoptee to adopt from our shelter.