Creed - Local Puppy

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Creed is an adorable smush of a puppy rescued locally in Connecticut along with his four brothers when their owners surrendered them into our care. Three pups have been adopted leaving just Creed and Sublime in search of their forever homes.
Now that it’s down to two, their personalities are really showing.

Creed is the “Velcro dog” always wanting to be around his people and walking in step with them. All the pups started out very timid but he was one of the first to decide people were pretty great. He has done well meeting people of all ages.

He loves crinkly toys but he doesn’t need high class- his favorite things are empty water bottles and stealing foster moms empty flower pots. He’s learning to fetch and enjoys chasing tennis balls and frisbees. He has recently discovered the joy of water and enjoys splashing in the kiddie pool and the frog pond in the backyard.

Creed is a little chunk (the biggest of the litter at approx 24lbs) and gets very excited for meals and treats. We are working on settling before being fed. He also settles quickly in the crate with a chew bone or frozen Kong.

Creed loves playing with his brother constantly but can be nervous and a bit of a loud mouth when meeting other dogs. Part of this seems to be that he is protective of Sublime because he does better when it’s just him and the other dog one on one.

He would be happy as an only dog getting all the attention but his adopter should still commit to socializing him with other dogs so he becomes more confident.

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/Crossbreed
Sex: Male
Age: 12 weeks (estimated by vet)
Weight: 24 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced
Vaccinations:   Puppy vaccines will be up to date - all vaccinations required after adoption are responsibility of adopter.
Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)
Housetrained:  Not usually
Microchipped: Yes

Location of dog currently:  Connecticut

Puppy Adoption Fee:  $550.00 (includes spay/neuter surgery rebate of up to $200.00 to be paid to adopter when proof of spay/neuter is provided to Paws New England.   We can provide a list of low costs SN clinics to adopters when requested. 

ATTENTION PUPPY ADOPTERS:  You will be required to attend training/behavior classes with your new dog unless you are experienced dog owners and your adoption coordinator is comfortable with your experience.  This requirement is for the benefit of you and your puppy so if you experience behavior issues you have a point of contact.  

PLEASE - Think long and hard before adopting a puppy - consider the lifestyle change this puppy will come with - he cannot be crated for more than 3-4 hours at a time until he’s older, puppy proofing your home will be necessary, puppies scratch and nip so if you have small children, can they handle this?? Training will be so important in this puppy’s life, do you have the time??

Please consider purchasing this book before adopting.  Perfect Puppy in 7 Days - How to Start Your Puppy Off Right, Sophia Yin, DVM - it is an amazing book that we recommend very highly and have had amazing feedback on.

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Puppy-Days-Start-Right/dp/0964151871

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.