SNOW

Pit Bull Terrier | Agawam, MA

Age : 4 YearsAdultMaleLargeWhite

About

Meet SNOW

Snow caused quite a ruckus when he arrived at TJO, yet even as he was being carried back to the clinic he was wagging his tail and snuggling into staff. Snow has spent his time gaining weight, making friends, taking walks and enjoying his time in the sunshine; he is looking for a cozy spot to make into his safe place.OTHER PETS: Snow is socialble and gently greets every dog he meets regardless of size. His best fit would be with other laid back dogs or a dog who will respect Snow's desire for space when he wants it. As with all our dogs, Snow should meet any dogs he would be living with prior to adoption. **MUST SEPARATE TO FEED** (crate feeding is a safe and easy option) [Likely (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: A human who has experience with emaciated dogs would be Snow's best fit, he is currently on a refeeding plan to help get him to his ideal weight and while snacks may seem like they could not hurt giving him too much food could have negative results. [Some Experience] KIDS: Snow was severely emaciated when he arrived at TJO and has shown that he is a food guarder; while his actions are certainly understandable due to his circumstances, he would not be a good fit for a home with younger humans who may not be able to ensure that they help Snow feel safe around his food. [13+ (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Snow enjoys talking long leisurely walks at his own steady pace, and relaxing. As he reaches his ideal weight and gets healthier he may enjoy talking long leisurely walks at a quicker pace before relaxing, and mental enrichment to keep his mind active. [Couch Potato] VETERINARY CARE: Snow needed intensive veterinary intervention upon his arrival at TJO; he is currently on the road to recovery but will need a good relationship with a vet moving forward to ensure he continues to make progress. [Above Average] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Snow bond with his new owner as well as help him learn important skills and cues. Snow already walks well on a leash! [Minimal] GROOMING: [Minimal]

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com