PATRICK

Pit Bull Terrier | East Douglas, MA

Age : 5 YearsAdultMaleMediumWhite

About

Meet PATRICK

Patrick is an independent dog who plays hard and naps even harder! He loves playing and showing off how goofy he can be; unfortunately that tends to make him seem like `a bull in a china shop` rather often. Do you have room in your home and your heart for this loveable play monster?OTHER PETS: While Patrick did not exhibit any aggressive behavior around other dogs, but he did have some rude behavior when others play bowed and he did not engage in play with them. We believe Patrick would be most comfortable as an only dog. We are unsure how he would behave around cats. [Should Be Only Pet]OWNER EXPERIENCE: We believe that Patrick has hearing loss, and he may be completely deaf. Experience positively working with deaf dogs would be highly beneficial for Patrick's adopters. [Some Experience] KIDS: Patrick becomes highly aroused while playing, he enjoys grabbing and shaking all the toys and is not aware of space, but he does settle well once playtime is over. This independent dog is friendly, but might injure a smaller person with his exhuberant play style. [13+ / experience with a strong dog (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Patrick would do well with multiple daily walks, supervised outdoor playtime and/or participation in dog sports (with vet approval) or adventuring with his human. [Good Walking Buddy / Olympic Athlete] VETERINARY CARE: We would recommend a good relationship with a veteranarian to ensure that Patrick is supported while he ages as there may be complications related to whatever may have caused his hearing loss that we are unaware of. [Above Average] GROOMING: [Minimal] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Patrick bond with his new owner as well as help him learn new skills. With further positive training, Patrick might be able to participate dog sports (with vet approval) or go on adventures with his human. Teaching Patrick skills as a deaf pup will be a little different from teaching a dog that has full hearing, this is where experience with a deaf dog would be helpful. [Moderate]

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