Sophie

Sophie was adopted from a rescue shelter by a former friend / roommate. This roommate was not able to take Sophie with him when he moved out, so I took her in.

Sophie is a sweet but anxious pitbull who needs to be in an active dog-loving home. She has unfortunately snapped at and gotten into altercations with some of my other pets. Each time this has happened, there has been food in the vicinity. It seems to be a combination of anxiety, jealousy, and territorialism that has triggered this in the past.

This has been a difficult situation that has been stressful for my family. We have done our best to correct behavior, train, separate, etc., but unfortunately she is needing to be rehomed. For her sake, I would prefer to rehome her than dropping her off at a shelter.

She's great around children and has never snapped at or hurt anyone. I would not recommend her being around smaller dogs or cats, at least not if food is around.

Pet's Name: Sophie
Dog: Primary Breed: American Pitbull Terrier
Primary Breed (if not in list): Pitbull
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 2020
Age Category: Adult
Where did you get your pet?: Central Texas SPCA
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 2020
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Medium
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 45
Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Going on walks, chew toys
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit. Stay.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She has no issues being left alone for a few hours at a time.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Food. Every time she has snapped at another animal, food has been around.
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?: N/A
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Yes, unfortunately she has gotten into altercations with my other dog and a couple of my cats. Any time this has happened, there was food in the general vicinity.
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?: Neutral: Doesn't mind other dogs but doesn't seek them out.
How is your dog with cats?: Neutral: Doesn't mind cats but doesn't interact much with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She is sweet, loves to snuggle.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Incompatible with Other 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 weeks
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Heritage Ranch Grain Free Chicken and Chickpea
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Leander, TX
Zip Code: 78641
How did you hear about us?: Veterinarian
Service Level: Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)