Latch

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FOSTERING IN CONNECTICUT

Latch loves you already and you’ve only just met through a picture!

Latch is THE MOST HANDSOME 1 ½ year old American bulldog, American Pitbull mix with cinnamon chip sprinkled ears that are to die for.

Latch would love to have a fenced in yard to run around in and engage in play with his humans and a canine sibling, as long as the fence is at least 8 ft. high. This boy is very athletic and can jump over a 7 ft. high fence! He is a playful fun-loving dog who would love to have a friend with his same exuberance and playful style.

If you do not have a fenced yard, you need to be committed to being able to appropriately meet his physical and mental stimulation needs daily. A simple leash walk a few times a day rarely provides adequate stimulation for most dogs, Latch included. This is not just about burning out energy. Latch is a smart, inquisitive boy who requires mental stimulation to stave off boredom. A bored dog with lots of energy rarely makes good decisions.

His ideal family would be very active. He would be an amazing hiking partner. He would love the stimulation he’d get from the sights and smells on a hike.

Latch will excel with a family who is willing to put time into continuing the work that has already started and who has the ability to spend as much time as possible with him working toward the goal of a confident, happy dog!

Latch now has moved from the trainer to a foster home where he is happily living with other dogs. The presence of at least one other dog is essential for him to continue making progress on his separation anxiety. At this point he has been successfully left without a human in the house for up to 6 ½ hours.

Crating is Latch’s kryptonite - he just cannot do it. His trainer has worked with him, but it is just not in his wheelhouse. Latch will probably never be able to be left alone in a crate. Fortunately, thanks to the work of his trainer, Latch has developed excellent house manners and can be safely be loose in the house.

At this time, he would do best in a home where someone is there during the day on most days. Alternately, doggy day care may eventually be a possibility, but he would have to work up to being there all day. He would need to be given time to feel very comfortable with the place.

Latch is a large breed boy who isn’t always aware how much space he takes up. He has shown zero issues with children, but he could easily knock one over and has done so in previous foster homes. He won’t mean to knock them over, but he is 75 pounds of new-to-inside-manners. For this reason, we are looking for teenage children or a home with adults only.

Latch has had SO many moves in his short time here in New England, we really want to be sure his next one is his last. He is incredibly loving and sweet and wants to have his own human to snuggle with SO badly, please be sure you are committed to providing him with the patience and work he deserves. We are willing to take his adoption fee and apply it to a trainer to help Latch continue the work he is doing.

Latch is healthy, neutered, up to date on shots, and heartworm negative!

Name: Latch
Breed: Staffordshire/American Bulldog mix
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years ESTIMATED
Weight: 75 pounds
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Negative
Microchipped: Yes

Adoption Fee: $250.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION -

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.