Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A SPRY OLDER FELLOW: 11 years old / 23 lbs. Hi I’m Nitro! I was adopted 3 years ago but came back to Mostly Mutts due to being protective of my mom and biting the grandson. This can be trainable, and the folks at Mostly Mutts will be glad to help you. • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: When I was previously with Mostly Mutts I liked some other dogs, but my former family thinks I’d be best as an only dog. / No cats per my former family. / I should not live with kids due to the bite in my former home. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I think I’m the kind of dog that will bond deeply with one or two people who are my primary pack/caregivers. (Though at the Mostly Mutts shelter, I have been happy to see lots of the volunteers that come to take care of me.) I’m used to a stay-at-home family member so I would love that in my new home. My former owner said that I was sweet and loving but also possessive/protective of my people. Mostly Mutts will be happy to help you with this trait, which can be trainable. I really like the volunteers who have spent time with me and am glad to show my happy personality. / My energy level is around a 4-6. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I'm a member of the Mostly Mutts University training program, and have mastered the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners too. My trainer says that I’m a smart guy! / I’ve had some issues with the crate both in my former home and at MM’s, and I did bite when I was forced to go into it. / I’ve had great potty manners at MM’s and in my former home too, so yay me! • LIKES/DISLIKES: I love spending time with my people, short walks, hard bones, treats, car rides, and soft toys, I also like having my chest and belly rubbed and I enjoy looking out windows and peanut butter – YUM! / I don’t like meeting people too quickly or people getting into my space, just give me a little time to get to know you. I’m not a fan of fast or loud moving cars that pass me on walks. I also don’t like being confronted or having my hind quarters rubbed. My former family also reported that I didn’t like folks around my food or treats as I’m a bit possessive of those things. I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I have a pretty bad collapsing trachea so I’ve started medication for that and should only take short walks, led with a harness not a collar. I should also not be walked much, just to go to the potty if I get hot. I’ve just been diagnosed with Cushing’s, so I’ve started medication for that and I’m on a liver supplement. I’ll need occasional testing to see how these things are doing. Some great news is that when I was with Mostly Mutts before I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart/hypertension/tachypnea but thankfully those things have stabilized a lot and I no longer need any heart medication!! If you’re looking for a devoted dog and have a nice quiet home environment as well as no kids or other pets in the home, we could be a good match, so let’s meet! My adoption fee is $100.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga. June 3, 2023, 9:55 am
