ZEKE (COURTESY POST)

Adoption

MD, Columbia

Shelter Information

Rescue Well Incorporated

(410) 456-1392
Shelter Profile
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General info

Category
Adoption
Pet
Dogs
Gender
Male
Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Age - Birthdate
9 years, 3 months - 02-24-2017
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Lifestyle Preferences

Activity Requirements
High exercise needs
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Behavior and Temperament

Energy level
High
Compatibility
Good with children, Prefers to be the only pet
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Description

Zeke is 7yo, weighs 100lbs, is microchipped, but is not neteured or up to date on his vaccinations.  Zeke know 'sit', 'paw', 'lay', and 'sit pretty'.  He dislikes/fears thunder/fireworks but loves car rides. Zeke's guardian explains why he has made the difficult decision to rehome him:  "Living situation and can't be in a multiple animal household." Lunge/Attack incident:  In June 2022 Zeke lunged/attacked another resident canine; the skin was not broken and medical attention was not required.  Zeke's guardian further explains:  "Both dogs were allowed within same fenced yard.  Victim dog ran toward Zeke and Zeke was uncomfortable and lunged/attacked her.  Took to vet but no actual medical attention needed." Zeke's guardian offers a brief a medical history:  "Small growth (pimple like) on left hind leg." Zeke's guardian states the following regarding children:  Zeke lives with children (ages less than 1 and up to 9yo) so his guardian recommends his living with children, stating "Energetic to greet but very restrained on how to approach". Zeke's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Zeke lives with a dog, but his guardian doesn't recommend his living with dogs, stating "When walking, will restrain from approaching, sit and heel until they pass.  Aggressive when dogs encroach his 'personal space'." Zeke's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Zeke hasn't lived with or otherwise been around cats, so his guardian doesn't recommend his living with cats. Zeke's guardian describes him as: Very active Couch potato Playful Friendly Likes to be touched Affectionate Protective Always at your side Indoor dog Outdoor dog House-Trained Crate-Trained Likes men Likes women Separation anxiety Zeke's guardian described his ideal future home:  "Would loved fenced yard with some room to run and play fetch.  Does well on line as well." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  Baltimore, MD

Color details
Black
Fence needs
Not Required
Yard required
No
Housetrained
Yes