My name is CJ!

Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 14 hours 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

Hound (Unknown Type)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Color

White/Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

2 years 6 months old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

64 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

35607

My details

Not good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet CJ — a sweet, sensitive, and fun-loving boy who’s ready to bring joy, adventure, and plenty of cuddles into your life! Crate and housetrained, CJ is looking for an active, patient family who will continue helping him build confidence while including him in daily life.

CJ’s favorite activities include zooming around the house playing chase with his stuffies, happily gnawing on chew toys, and keeping a quiet watch on neighborhood happenings from the front door. He will also try his best to squeeze into your lap while you’re working from home, just in case you forgot to take a cuddle break.

When it comes to meeting new people, CJ is a joyful greeter who sometimes struggles to contain his excitement — polite hellos are a work in progress! Thankfully he is very food motivated and is gentle taking treats, which has been very helpful with training. To help him relax and enjoy his day more comfortably, CJ takes a daily anxiety medication as part of his morning routine.

CJ is always up for an adventure. He’s an excellent car companion and even tagged along on a family vacation to Maine, where he snoozed peacefully in his crate for most of the drive. He would love a home that enjoys walks, hikes, and splashing around in the Eno River. A yard to run, sniff, and explore would be a dream come true for this curious boy. CJ doesn’t have much experience with other dogs and can be a little overeager when he sees them on walks—slow intros and dogs who enjoy a rowdy play style would probably be best.

At home, CJ’s playful personality shines. He occasionally likes to “borrow” soft items like stuffies, shoes, or clothing within reach; due to snagging toys and his size/ability to bowl little ones over, he’d do best in a household with adults or kids ages 8 and up. As the day winds down, CJ transforms into a total cuddle bug. His favorite place is curled up next to you on the couch, head resting in your lap, fast asleep. At bedtime, he settles easily and sleeps quietly through the night in his crate.

If you’re searching for a loyal sidekick who loves to play, explore, hang out by your side all day, and snuggle up at night, CJ may just be the perfect match for you!

Rescue

Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Contact info

Pet ID

35607

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.