CHLOE

Pit Bull Terrier | Montague, MA

Age : 3 YearsAdultFemaleMedium

About

Meet CHLOE

Chloe arrived at TJO a little timid, but gradually opened up more once she became more comfortable with the people around her! She loves to play and has shown just how much she loves attention, often leaning into staff when being pet. She does not get along with other dogs or cats, however, and would do best as an only pet. She needs someone who is experienced and has a house with a fenced-in yard.OTHER PETS:Chloe would do best in a household with no other pets. NO DOGS, NO CATS [Should Be Only Pet]OWNER EXPERIENCE:Chloe will need someone who is experienced with intense dogs and can help her build confidence, and who has a fenced-in yard.[Experienced]KIDS:Chloe can be uncomfortable with some types of handling and can be intense around food. She would do best in a house with adults only. [Adults Only]ACTIVITY LEVEL:Chloe is the type of dog who would do well with daily walks and other kinds of enrichment, but at the end of the day when she's tired, she'd love to snuggle up on the couch and lay around with her people. [Couch Potato/Good Walking Buddy]VETERINARY CARE:Chloe came to TJO with some skin issues that have yet to clear up. Due to this, she may need above average veterinary care. [Routine/Above Average]LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED:Positive reinforcement training will help to strengthen the bond between Chloe and her new owner, as well as ensuring she knows her basic cues, how to walk on a leash appropriately and other skills. [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!