SASHA

Pit Bull Terrier | Enfield, CT

Age : 2 YearsAdultFemaleMediumGray

About

Meet SASHA

Sasha was a little nervous when she came in to TJO but after realizing the staff and volunteers were not there to hurt her she began opening up and enjoying human interaction. Dogs, however, are another story. Sasha lacks social skills and can be rude towards other dogs and redirection does not stop her from crossing other dogs' boundaries. In order to set Sasha up for success, she should be the only pet in residence. OTHER PETS: While Sasha is not overtly aggressive to other dogs, she exhibits rude and pushy behavior. She will take feedback initially, but then soon engage in rude behavior again. Sasha would do best living as an only pet. [Should Be Only Pet]OWNER EXPERIENCE: Someone with experience positively handling dogs that lack appropriate socialization would be Sasha's best fit. [Some Experience] GROOMING: [Minimal] KIDS: Sasha is social with humans and prefers playing with them to playing with toys; however, she is uncomfortable with some handling, is mouthy (without pressure), and very bouncy. A smaller human might be accidently injured while attempting to play with Sasha. [12+ / Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Sasha would do best with regular daily walks, plenty of mental enrichment, and is so fond of spending time with humans she would enjoy going with them on adventures once she gains confidence, learns a few skills, and decompresses. [Good Walking Buddy] VETERINARY CARE: Sasha has a hematoma on her right ear, which has likely been caused by her ears flapping as she shakes her head. We are unsure if the condition that caused the itching in her ears is chronic or acute and as such, she may need ear care for the remainder of her life or she might just need her owner to regularly check her ears. Please have a conversation with clinic staff to hear her most recent updates. [Above Average]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Sasha bond with her new owner as well as help her learn imporant life skills. Further positive reinforcment training will help her gain confidence and learn skills that will help her accompany her humans on adventures. [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