Petey - Not at the shelter's Web Page

Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) : : Male : : Adult : : X-Large

Located in Campbell County, Virginia. Please begin with an application, found here: www.friendsofcampbellcounty.org. We place calls to your vet, your landlord, and your personal reference. We ask that the pets in your home be current with rabies vaccines, spay/neutered, and seen by a veterinarian for wellness.

About Petey - Not at the shelter
Status: Adopted! Species: Dog General Color: Brindle Current Size: 76 Pounds Current Age: 11 Years (best estimate)	Fence Required: No Housetrained: Yes Obedience Training Needed: Well Trained Exercise Needs: Moderate Grooming Needs: Low Shedding Amount: Moderate Reaction to New People: Friendly

Petey’s story will tug at your heartstrings, as he has been through so much! Petey was originally adopted from our shelter when he was a puppy, back in 2014. His adopter told us that at the time, we had warned her that he had baggage, having been mistreated by a man, and that he was unable to forget that part of his life. However, they loved him deeply and worked through the problems he had with males, and showed us that he had learned to accept gentleness and love from all sexes. Petey was loved by his adoptive family for six years, but when the family relocated to a part of the country where they were not permitted to have a pit bull, they brought him back to our shelter so we could find him another wonderful home, back in October, 2020. Dogs like Petey defy the classic mistaken generalizations the breed often garners, and we were thrilled that a family who spotted him on a rescue site visited the shelter, and fell in love. Fast forward to January 30--the adoptive family took Petey to their family vet for a minor issue with one of his toenails, and were told by the vet that Petey had arthritis in his hips, and also has a significant heart murmur. They felt they couldn't give Petey what he needed, and brought him immediately back to the County Shelter for rehoming. Petey is such a gentle boy! He loves babies, children of all ages, cats, and other dogs. He adores women and is most comfortable with women, but accepts males as well, when he is given a bit of space. He is beautifully housetrained—and what wonderful manners he has! He walks beautifully on a leash, and as far as training, he does a beautiful sit, down, gives paw, gives other paw, and is just all in all a perfect dog. He is neutered, current with his vaccines, microchipped, and appreciates love. Of course, more than anything else, Petey will appreciate a home where he can get over his sense of loss, and be given time to adjust to a new routine. Can you give him that, despite his medical needs? We don't expect miraculous cures from our adopters--we want people to love our dogs and cats, and do the best they can for them. Petey is currently in a foster home with cats, two small dogs, a teen boy, and a sweet working-from-home mom! Apply to adopt here: friendsofcampbellcounty.org, under the animals heading. #lovemesomepetey #shelterpets #savealife

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the "Animals" tab on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice.

More about Petey - Not at the shelter

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Women Only, Quiet, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to play with toys, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle

Our process begins with an application, found on our website, www.friendsofcampbellcounty.org. Once your application has been received, a volunteer will call the references you list and then will contact you.

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