Vonn

Pet's Name: Vonn

Dog: Primary Breed: American Pitbull Terrier

Birthdate, estimate is okay: 01/05/2021

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: A rescue shelter

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: October of 2024

Gender: Male

Size (at full grown): Large

Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 90

Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: He loves squeaky toys and big stuffed animals. He loves to play and run around.

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No

What commands does your dog know?: He knows “sit,” “Wait,” “lay,” and “paw” or “shake”

Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?: He has shown some aggression towards other dogs, but has never been socialized.

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He has separation anxiety, if he’s left outside of his crate he pees on things, but is not really a barker at all. He will cry for maybe 5-10 minutes but after he lays down and takes a nap

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Muzzle, loud noises/yelling

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: He is very adaptive to schedules. As my spouse and I schedule varies from when he’s home and I am not. He is very good with going to the bathroom outside and not inside unless he is left in the home by himself he will pee on things out of spite.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: He has no history of any health problems.

Personality:

How is your dog with other dogs?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He is such a sweet boy. He loves everyone and loves to be petted by anyone he can get to pet him. He’s a huge cuddler and wants to be by someone’s side constantly.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: He needs to be in a home with someone that is experienced with rescue animals. He is one that is going to need an owner that is head strong because he is defiant at times, but never aggressive. He needs obedience training and he also needs someone that has a yard that he can run around and play in.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Personal Problems

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): The reason I am trying to re home him is because I live in a multi story apartment complex, and he does not like living here with my spouse and I. I am pregnant and have restrictions and I’m unable to train him myself anymore because of weight restrictions and what not. He is also seriously clumsy and does not pay attention to his surroundings so he’s knocked me down the stairs before and his clumsiness is becoming a danger for myself and my babies that are on the way.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Two weeks

Who is your veterinarian?: TrueHeal Veterinary Hospital

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Diamond Naturals Beef and rice or lamb and rice

Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

City, State: Westland, MI

Zip Code: 48185

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service