Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
His name is Meatball and he is the definition of gentle-giant, beefcake, meat head and an absolute, one-in-million, best boy! A ball-loving, dream-on-leash, dog-friendly, giant cuddle-bug beefcake with the most welcoming energy. I personally nominate him to be the bully-ambassador for anyone who thinks they are anything other than amazing. In one afternoon, I watched literally every type of person, young to old, sophisticated, blue-collar, delicate, you name it, become immediately obsessed with Meatball. Of course his size is eye catching but it’s something in his presence that and calm energy that feels like a warm invitation to come say hello.
Now don’t let his size fool you, even though he is full-grown, this boy is a big puppy in the best possible way. Meatball already knows a few commands including sit, come, stay, with shake/paw coming right along, and he is ready to learn anything you want to teach him! A handful of treats and ready praise, you will have his undivided attention. The thing that floored me to learn about Meatball from his foster is that he is a vets office welcomer! Meatball gets to spend is days greeting patients and their owners in a busy vet office, which tells you he is beautifully socialized and a natural at offering a warm welcome.
Meatball is estimated to be 1 year old and weighs a absolutely perfect 99lbs, and we believe he is an American bulldog mix but given he is a rescue we cannot guarantee age or breed. Don’t worry though, that 99 lbs does not keep him from loading into and out of the car all on his own. If you get the door he’ll do the rest because he loves a car ride! He goes from looking out the window to stretching out for a nap. I can only imagine how amazing it would feel to have him in tow for simple errands or weekend get-aways. He is my epitome of a perfect co-pilot! And you might think his size would be intimidating but it is the absolute opposite, so be prepared to become the person with the dog everyone ooo’s and ahhh’s over! Connection comes fast and easy with him, with makes falling in love almost impossible to avoid.
Take a look for yourself then come back to read a little more (you won’t need to though, you’ll be head over heels by then.)
Something about his simple presence feels like a warm hug and a cozy cardigan. Take a look then come back to read more.
Meatball dreams of a home with a back yard for mid-day sunning sessions and a couple rounds of fetch, and he would love a doggie playmate to play with! His size and breed are best-suited for a dog that enjoys a bit of the signature bully breed playstyle, lovingly described as rough and rowdy. He has lived with smaller dogs and is mindful of his size but watching him play with a dog that matches his play style and size is pure entertainment and undeniable joy for him. He was great with every dog he met when we spent the afternoon with him, from high energy young ones to a female that rivals a sloth in her slow and steady way. Don’t worry though, he isn’t all go and play, this boy is short bursts of fun followed by long stretches of lay and lounge. No feline friends for him though, we can’t be sure he wouldn’t try to chase a cat out of curiosity or play, but it would be chaos either way.
From what we have seen, his age comes with all the things a dog lover wants- a house and crate trained, nap-connoisseur. If he is already this happy, we can only imagine how he is going to flourish when he knows he is home and has a family of his very own.
So if you are ready for an amazing, one-of-a-kind, adoring, gorgeous, easy-going, lovable, family man beef-cake, Meatball is an amazing boy who fits that criteria beautifully!
If you have any questions about Meatball or the adoption process, please email elizabethbower@threelittlepittiesrescue.org with any questions.
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We facilitate adoptions across the US through our own internal transport to ensure the quality of care. We travel to WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT and Canada (Canadian adopters will need to pick up in Bellingham, WA or Brattleboro, VT for the eastern Canadian border)! Our pups travel in comfort with 24/7 care on our USDA licensed vehicles, including buses and cargo vans. You can join along on our private Facebook event page to follow their adventure, connecting you with other adopters and providing updates throughout their transport journey!
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The adoption fee is $1000 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectible, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
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Our rescue has a 2 acre property in Texas where we assess every animal with trainers on staff, we modify behavior as needed, and create individualized behavior plans to help prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. Our fosters are able to attend group trainings and socialization play groups to keep dogs adoption-ready. Our on-site trainers support the positive growth of our dogs and we enjoy seeing their progress!
Our commitment to comprehensive medical care sets us apart. We've received glowing feedback from veterinarians who commend our dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of every animal in our care with treatments that often go above and beyond.
Our adoption fees reflect the extensive care and resources that go into each animal we save. The adoption fee is a donation to the mission and goes far beyond getting a fully vetted pet.
The rescue’s hard costs alone (excluding transport) for a healthy dog to go through our program typically range between $412 to $859, which includes boarding, food, medications, vaccines, and spay/neuter. For heartworm-positive dogs, hard costs are upwards of $1,368. Additionally, dogs requiring extended boarding, extra training, or extra medical care—such as dental work, vision care, or orthopedic care—can lead to expenses running into the thousands. Also, included in the adoption fee are costs to cover transport up to the Pacific Northwest or East Coast. Transport is a significant additional expense to the rescue.
While adoption fees help cover part of these expenses, we want to emphasize that the rescue does not receive government funding and must fundraise to offset the remaining expense balance which ranges $100-1,000++ per animal on these direct costs.
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