STEVIE NICKS

Pit Bull Terrier | Waterbury, CT

Age : 4 YearsAdultFemaleLargeBlue/Silver/Salt & Pepper

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Meet STEVIE NICKS

You can go your own way, or you could bring Stevie Nicks with you. Although she still has dreams of lonliness, she knows the rain will wash her clean and she can go to the silver springs with her new humans. She TRIES to sound like a white winged dove, but unfortunately her Whoo-whoo-whoo sounds like a velociraptor. OTHER PETS: Stevie enjoys spending time around other dogs and is relaxed with them, she would likely get along with other laid back dogs. As with all our dogs, Stevie should meet any dog she would be living with prior to adoption. [Likely (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: [First Dog] GROOMING: [Minimal]KIDS: Stevie is uncomfortable with some handling, is somewhat resistant to letting go of possessions (but has not engaged in resource guarding while here,) and can also be jumpy when excited though she settles well. Stevie would do best with humans who would be able to follow after care instructions and are comfortable with large dogs. [10+/Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)]ACTIVITY LEVEL: Stevie Nicks is always up for a walk and a sniff, and there is the potential that once her ear issue resolves and she feels better she may end up having a higher energy level than she is currently displaying. Varying walking routes, multiple walks of varying lengths and driving to different locations (like parks or nature trails) for a change of scenery (sniffery?) would all offer Stevie Nicks different smells to ponder while working out her muscles. Regular exercise and plenty of mental enrichment will help meet all her needs. [Good Walking Buddy / Olympic Athlete]VETERINARY CARE: Stevie arrived with multiple polyps in both of her ears and will need surgery to remove them. We are in the process of scheduling surgery for Stevie and interested adopters should check in with staff regarding her current health status. [Above Average]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Stevie Nicks bond with her new owner as well as help her learn important life skills. Further positive reinforcement training may help her participate in dog sports (with vet approval) and for Stevie to accompany her humans on all sorts of adventures. [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