Big Mack

We need to find a new, loving home for Mack. We love our Big Mack, and think someone else will too! We rescued him when he was living on the streets and malnourished, and have had a great 7 years with him!

He is affectionate, and protective. He loves being outside when it’s nice out and always enjoys having a toy in his mouth outside. He particularly enjoys a good game of tug-of-war, and often wins because he’s quite strong. He knows basic obedience commands, but can get distracted when upset or excited. Mack really loves a good belly rub, and he loves to eat too.

He gets excited by animals and people, but he doesn’t do well around other pets. However, we have three small children, and Mack does great with them (despite them always holding his ears or climbing on him).

We are rehoming Mack because, as he has grown older and we have added another child to our home, his protective nature has changed a bit, likely due to being overstimulated and not receiving enough attention. When he is startled (sees a dog on a walk when not expecting to, sees someone come to the door, etc.), he has started to get defensive towards those around him - barking more at our other dog or at us versus what is startling him. Mack would thrive in a house with no other pets, and with owners who have an outdoor area.

He is up-to-date on registration, vaccinations, and we give him preventative flea, tick and heart worm medicine monthly.

Pet's Name: Mack
Dog: Primary Breed: American Bulldog
Birthday, estimate is okay: 2015
Age Category: Adult
Where did you get your pet?: Animal Care and Control - Charlotte, NC
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: February 22, 2016
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Large
Weight (at full grown): 85
Primary Color: Brown
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Mack loves sleeping in his bed, playing tug-of-war, playing with any toys outside, and eating.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Mack is a big, loveable boy who just needs more attention and love than we can give him.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Behavior
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): Mack wants to be the alpha, which causes some issues with us and our other male dog.
Who is your veterinarian?: East Lincoln Animal Hospital- Denver, NC
What do you feed your pet?: Dry dog food
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Charlotte, NC
Zip Code: 28120