BOBBI JO

Pit Bull Terrier | Hartford, CT

Age : 6 MonthsYoungFemaleSmallBrown/Chocolate

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Meet BOBBI JO

Bobbi Jo is looking for some humans who have the same activity level she does. Bobbi Jo is social with dogs and humans and enjoys exploring and getting her energy out in various ways but she is still learning to not jump up on people when she is excited.OTHER PETS: Bobbi Jo is social and playful with other dogs and is already good at giving appropriate feedback. She is a jumpy, excitable puppy, which might be a bit much for some dogs; Bobbi Jo should meet any dog she would be living with prior to adoption. [Likely (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Someone with dog experience is well prepared to jump into puppy ownershp. [Some Experience] KIDS: Bobbi Jo was super wiggly during our handling evalution and got jumpy as well, which for a puppy is normal, and not suprising. Humans living with Bobbi Jo will need some patience and savvy as she learns how to channel her excitement with appropriate outlets. [8+ / Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Bobbi Jo would do best with multiple walks, plenty of mental enrichment, and playtime, and positive reinforcment training. She is inquisitive, did well working on sit and paw with our volunteers, and will thrive when all her needs are met. [Olympic Athlete]VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Bobbi Jo bond with her new owner as well as help her learn important life skills. Bobbi Jo may be a candidate for activities including dog sports (with vet approval), and can learn lots of tricks and skills with ongoing positive reinforcement training. [Moderate] 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