Mary Doris

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Arriving in New England 1/30/21

Hi my name is Mary Doris, but you can just call me Doris.  I am young pitbull mix who had a severe case of the itchies due to demodex mange but I am on the mend now and my beautiful locks of fur are growing and quickly becoming an amazing swirl of brindle colors.  

I am heading to New England to a foster home on 01/30/21 and I’m currently residing in the south.  My southern home describes me as a total sweetheart who wants to cuddle 24/7.  I am a little firecracker who is smart as smart can be, so this means I’m food motivated and ready to learn anything and am very quick to please!  I am already mastering potty training and how to use a doggy door and  I am also crate trained and sometimes even put myself away.

I would like an experienced pitbull home who will show me how to be the best breed ambassador that I can be by providing proper training, continued socialization and structure.  I would prefer a home without a lot of commotion as I get really excitable.  A home that can provide calm but firm training is what I’m looking for.

I have made friends with the resident foster dogs and would likely do fine with proper introductions with a larger canine sibling who understands that I’m a puppy and can get rambunctious and owners who will step in if I do get too rambunctious and give me some time outs. I wouldn’t mind, in all honesty, being an only dog because I do love to snuggle 24/7 and would really like my people all to myself. You know, the more love and time for me, the better? I could also share the home with a dog savvy kitty or two - as long as they don’t run from me.  If they do, it’s game on and I will give chase.  I will likely be a decent size girl and because of my rambunctious nature, I would be best in a home with older kids (kids over 12).  

I am currently working on my leash walking and will need someone dedicated to showing me how it’s done.  You see, in the South, I was out and about running around before I was brought into rescue, so I’m still learning that being on a leash is a good idea and that I need to not pull on it.  I’m a solid girl and pretty strong, so this will be one of the first things I will need help with. My foster says there’s no doubt that I’ll pick up on it quickly with consistency and training.  I LOVE to please!  

I am a great puppy! I am loving, confident and again, smart as they come!  If you think you’d be a good fit for me, please read my bio again and make sure your family fits what I am looking for.  Then tell me why you think you would be a great family for me - the more details about you, the better! I deserve nothing but the best!

Name: Mary Doris
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
Age: 6 months
Weight: 40.0
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Over 12
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes

Adoption Fee: $475.00

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Interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application if you are interested in a dog. The number of individual inquiries is overwhelming and we are finding it difficult to respond to each one. We cannot guarantee you will receive a timely response.

Paws New England is a rescue, not a shelter, and as such we do not have our dogs housed in one location - they are in foster homes both in New England and in our southern foster homes.   If you’re interested in a specific dog, please complete a short online application and you will receive a reply within 48 hours so you can ask questions.

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