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My basic info
Breed
Dogo Argentino
Color
White
Age
3 years 5 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
80 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Stone has finally figured out that life is good.
After over a month roaming the streets of metro Atlanta, Stone was trapped and taken to the shelter where he finally got to eat a meal he didn't have to spend hours searching for. The shelter staff contacted us and let us know that Stone was desperate for rescue, and we jumped at the chance to save this amazing young man.
A nasty bacterial skin infection secondary to Demodex mange, Stone looked like he was dressed up as a naked mole rat for Halloween. Bright pink, no hair and scabs all over, this shy & timid sweetheart reminded everyone of a lost boy, with bilateral eye and ear infections to boot - Stone's neglect was obvious.
Stone was curious yet extremely cautious, he was interested in making new friends but it seemed that he just had absolutely no idea how to navigate it. His "stone cold" stare seemed sad and confused, like he wasn't sure what was going to happen next.
Fast forward six weeks, and we don't even remember who that dogo is. Stone smiles, he plays, he whines for attention and he adores his foster Dad the most! He is non reactive to other dogs, thinks kittens could make a decent midday snack, and although can be a bit nervous at first - loves humans and is getting great at making new friends.
Stone is not quite ready for adoption, this approx year old male Dogo needs a little more time to gain all of the confidence he can possibly gain and then he will pack his bags at his foster home in Atlanta, and travel to any of the surrounding states for his forever home. His foster mama prefers he stay somewhat close just to ensure he can come back if need be, just in case.
We love you Stone, you're doing amazing!
Dogos are a wonderful breed but we urge anyone interested to dig in and do a lot of research before
deciding if they are a good fit for your home. They require a lot of attention and training with them
never ends! Boundaries must be enforced and they often need reminders as they push past boundaires
you set! Dogos are loving, kind and gentle but don't mistake that for weakness because they are equally
powerful and intense as well! Everyone in the home must be on board with having a dogo and play a
major role in their daily routines and training. Yes it is work, but the rewards are ten-fold! Lazy homes
don't work for dogos as they need stimulation, exercise, and lots of attention too during their younger
years. Our goal in rescue is to be as transparent as we can about each and every dog plus make sure new
families really understand the needs of a dogo!
For more adoptable Dogos, please visit: https://dcdogos.org/adopt/
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