• Address: Portsmouth, RI 02871 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/31/09
• Offered by: Shelter

American Staffordshire Terrier - Medium - Young - Female - Dog -
Description
Hi. My name is Sable. I am a one- to two-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier. As you can see from my photos I am a tripod - I was born with a defect in my right front leg, which left it useless. I had a very rough beginning to my life in fact, I was seized in a cruelty investigationalong with my three puppies and my mate. My former human left us outside and did nothing to care for us. I was emaciated and could barely walk when I was rescued. My mate passed away the day we were seized. I did my best to take care of my three puppies, and they all survived and went to good homes. I required quite a bit of recovery from my ordeal, but now I am the picture of health! I really enjoy life and love people. I love to play with other dogs, and I am learning boundaries when playing with them. I love to run and will follow my people everywhere they go. I try hard to cuddle, but I get so excited by receiving love that it takes me a few minutes to stop squirming with joy. Once I calm down I will lie and absorb all the love I can get. I missed so much in my first year or two of life, and now everything seems so exciting and wonderful. I get good food, I get the care I need, and I get love! Everyone who sees me know, including hardened cruelty investigators and veterinarians used to seeing serious cases, cant believe how quickly and how well I recovered. You would never know to look at me that I have ever been sick. I had surgery to remove my disabled leg and just three hours after surgery stopped, I got up and walked out of the clinic like nothing had happened. I have put on a lot of muscle and bounce everywhere I walk, full of excitement and energy. My play buddy is a big rottie named Bella. She is so strong, yet calm and friendly she has made sure I know how to behave around other dogs. My foster daddy corrects me if I get too pushy with other dogs as well a stern voice is all he needs to let me know I should calm down and behave. I would love to have a forever mom and dad that would continue to teach me about life and show me the wonderful aspects of the world. If you think you would like to adopt me, I would love for you to inquire about me and get more information. And if you want to see a little video of me, then click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ju2x9MZLzsOur adoption fee is $350 for most young/adults and $400 for puppies. We have had to raise our fee do to our transport costs from the south. We are often asked, "Why would you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us $150-400 in (discounted) vet care, and many people will want to adopt it. An older one with health issues can easily cost $500-1500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation; yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you too are willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through adoption fees. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible." To learn more about our policies, procedures and wonderful dogs not listed from the South that can be transported North, click here.
Characteristics
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
Age: Young
Size: Medium
Gender: Female
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14482359
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
Mutts4rescue | Portsmouth, RI | | mutts4rescue@gmail.com
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