Cantaloupe

Pit Bull Terrier | East Bethel, MN

YoungFemaleMedium

About

Meet Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is a 1-2 year old Pit Bull mix who is as sweet as her name! Currently 32 pounds, she has a charming habit of headbutting people for snuggles and pets, along with a happy “om nom nom” grumble when eating. She loves playing tug and giving kisses, so she's ready to give lots of love to her new home. She is house-trained and is adjusting well to indoor living. She is also crate-trained, happily following treats into her crate and settling in after brief grumbles. This clever dog already knows basic commands like “sit” and has learned door manners within her first night at her foster home. She is a fast learner but still needs guidance while she's young, like learning to stay off countertops and improving her manners around strangers. Cantaloupe has lived with cats and is curious yet very respectful of their boundaries, making her suitable for homes with feline companions. She has lived with a 13-year-old child, and enjoys playing tug with them as well. She hasn’t had close interactions with other dogs yet, so she would likely need slow introductions.This young dog is full of personality. She enjoys short walks or running around a fenced yard. She also likes tossing around some stuffies by herself, then she'd love to play tug with you! When she chases the braid toy, she's happy to go again and again: up and over your knees, under, through, over, under, repeat. She doesn’t require a fence but should be kept on a leash to prevent her from chasing bunnies. Cantaloupe has some challenges to work on, particularly her fear of strangers and new places. Despite her initial nervousness, she quickly bonded with her foster mom. With lots of love and slow introductions, she is sure to improve her social skills and is learning more every day.Cantaloupe’s ideal family will be patient, willing to continue her socialization, and ready to provide her with the love and structure she needs to thrive. She is a wonderful dog with so much potential, waiting for her forever home.If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

Contact
Pet Haven Inc. of MN
http://www.PetHavenMN.org