Baby is a rescue foster looking for a loving forever home. She was rescued from euthanasia on New Years Eve 2024, and has been charming her fosters and making new friends wherever she goes. She’s sweet and friendly with people, and especially loves belly rubs, playing with squeaky toys, and romping around with you!
She has very soulful eyes and go-with-the-flow energy at home. Baby is a wonderful work-from-home companion and entertains herself most of the time with Kong treat toys or rests on the couch, but absolutely loves to play catch with her humans (indoors or outside) and go for walks and car rides. She is extremely intelligent and eager to please. She just wants to be loved and cherished as much as she loves and cherishes you!
Baby would be best in a single-pet home or to be adopted with her best friend, Boogie (83 lb male lab/pit mix, neutered, friendly)
Pet's Name:
Baby
Dog: Primary Breed:
American Pitbull Terrier
Primary Breed (if not in list):
Pit/Boxer mix
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
11/24/2018
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Oakland Animal Services
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
12/31/2024
Gender:
Female
Size (at full-grown):
Large
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size):
73
Primary Color:
Calico/Multi/Tricolor
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Squeaky tennis balls, squeaky pushes, puzzle treat toys like Kong
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Not Sure
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, Down, Wait
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
It depends. Some places she is fine to be left for hours by herself. With one of her fosters, she gets nervous being left alone, but with other families she has been okay.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Seeing other dogs, delivery people (she’s a great alert dog)
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
She’s very laid-back in terms of routine. She loves walks and playtime but is happy to sit around the house most of the time.
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?:
Allergies - we’re currently working on a food challenge trial. She benefits from cytopoint injections. She has chronic ear infections but our hope is that getting the allergies under control will help with this. She has an old ACL injury in a hind leg that can make her a bit stiff if she does a ton of running around but that doesn’t stop her from romping around or enjoying long walks. She was recently diagnosed with a small mast cell tumor (common for a Pit Bull/Boxer mix) and will require surgery, which we’re fundraising for. Assuming it’s low grade, surgery should be curative.
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
She’s never bitten anyone to our knowledge but is reactive to other dogs. She barks and lunges, so we keep her away.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
Not regularly needed unless she’s having an allergic skin flare
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?:
She loves dental chews
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?:
Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Her sweet demeanor and affectionate nature. She just wants to be loved as much as she loves you!
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
Someone who is kind, and patient, and able to care for her through life’s ups and downs
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Foster Pet
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
She is a foster dog and I can’t keep her myself
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?:
One month
Who is your veterinarian?:
Indy’s Place Pet Hospital, Foster City, CA
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
We are trying different allergy-friendly foods. Currently Royal Canin Ultamino
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Menlo Park, CA
Zip Code:
94025
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
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