Adopt

My name is Dante!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

Adoption fee: $400

This helps DC Dogos, Inc. - FL with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Dogo Argentino
Color
White
Age
1 year 5 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Meet Dante — the sweetest boy with a big heart.

Hi, I’m Dante! I’m a very handsome boy who will be turning 2 years old next spring. I’m on the smaller side for my breed at under 80 lbs, and I come with lots of charming little spots, I look like an oversized Dalmatian!

I currently live with my foster family, which includes two teenage girls and four doggy “sisters.” I absolutely love being part of a dog pack. My sisters have taught me all the important things: how to share, how to settle in my crate, and how to be patient at dinnertime. I’m housetrained, and my favorite place to do my business is the tall grass. I also enjoy snoozing on the couch, but when it’s time to go outside, I get very excited!

My early life was hard. I came from a backyard breeder who used to hit me with a leash, and I spent a year living as a stray with my brother and sister. We survived by hunting and staying far away from people. Because of that, I can still be a little unsure about new humans. I just need you to approach me calmly and give me a moment to warm up. Big, fast movements can scare me, but once I trust you, I’m a total snuggle bug.

With the help of my foster sisters, I’ve learned how to be a real family dog, to play with toys, relax in the house, and enjoy being loved. I’ve completed heartworm treatment and recovered well. I do have a fancy GPS collar because, in the past, fences weren’t always enough to contain my adventurous spirit. My foster mom believes in “better safe than sorry!”

I love treats like bananas, blueberries, apples, and my absolute favorite, steak! In my forever home, I would really love to have a friendly doggy sister. It helps me feel calm and comfortable. I’ll also need a secure fence and, if possible, some nice tall grass to enjoy.

I will follow you everywhere, especially into the kitchen, I’m an expert at supervising meal prep! I’m still young, eager to learn, and so ready to become part of someone’s family pack.
Apply to adopt: dcdogos.org/adopt

Location: Naples, FL
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
Tampa, FL 33619

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

Additional adoption info

Adopters fill out our online application and screening goes through 4 phases including a home check. If approves we match adopter with a dog and they sign our adoption contract. All our dogs are vetted and chipped before being adopted. We also offer to cover initial training session with their new dog and encourage them to continue training.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are a nationwide based rescue and all our available dogs are in foster homes. Our headquarters is based out of Tampa, FL.

More about this rescue

We are a breed specific dog rescue and direct our efforts on saving Dogo Argentino's across the United States. Our volunteers are dedicated to this breed and concerned about how many are ending up in rescue. We want to educate new owners of this breed and help lessen the amount we are seeing in the rescue network!

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