I adopted my two girls from the spca about a year ago. They are the sweetest and funniest girls around my fiancé and I but show aggression towards others and other pets. They both have some pittie mix in them, so that explains that natural instinct to be a little more protective and fixated on things that bother them. As of yesterday, we had a biting incident with one of the girls and have no choice but to rehome them from our apartment complex’s regulations. We are expecting a baby this July and can’t have biting habits continue. As a nursing student not working, I can’t afford to send them to obedience training for them to stay with us. As heartbreaking as this is, I need to find a good loving home for my babies. They must stay together, as they are a bonded pair and have been since adopting them.
Pet's Name:
Iris and Maisy
Dog: Primary Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
July 19, 2023
Age Category:
Young
Where did you get your pet?:
SPCA
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
July 19, 2024
Gender:
Female
Size (at full-grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size):
45
Primary Color:
Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Any hard toys, she loves to destroy stuffy toys as well. She loves to cuddle and run around at the park and play.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, working on stay and stop.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
As long as she is with her sister, she’s okay.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Other animals
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
We have a pretty specific routine we follow daily. Usually they enjoy staying in bed a little later in the morning, typically we go outside to potty (pee and poop always) around 10am. Then we come back inside for some breakfast and water, usually we do 2-3 hour play windows where they are free to play or relax or do whatever they please inside, and we take potty trips (usually a quick pee) about every 2-3 hours throughout the entire day. They normally eat dinner around 6pm, but there have been times they eat a little later such as around 8pm if we get home late for any reason. At 6pm we do dinner and fresh water, and then they have about another 2 hours to do as they please before we go outside to potty for the last time of the day (sometimes just pee, sometimes both depending on how they are feeling after dinner and after the day). They sleep in the bed with us each night, they like to sleep in between us cuddled up next to each other. They have to be touching each other all night to be comfortable. They sleep the whole night and aren’t interested in doing anything until about again that 10am the next morning.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
Heart murmur
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
1 bite incident
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
We do baths about once a month, nails about every two weeks.
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
No
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
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with other dogs and may show aggressive behavior.
How is your dog with cats?:
Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Iris is the sweetest girl, the best dog. She just has some challenges around other people and pets.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Family must be willing to meet with us both at our home and at their home, we need to ensure our girls go somewhere good and reliable. Coming from the shelter, it’s important that we make sure they’re going to the right place. We would also like for the family to be comfortable with us coming to visit the girls every so often and being able to spend time with them.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
Please message if interested
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Landlord Doesn't Allow Pets
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Two months
Who is your veterinarian?:
Banfield
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Rachael Ray
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Apex, NC
Zip Code:
27523
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)