Adopt

My name is
Gunner!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 4 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $200

This helps Beauties and Beasts, Inc with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate/White
Age
8 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
1164

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gunner has had quite a journey with Beauties. We first found him at the shelter on death row. He was confiscated by Animal Control living on a log chain outside with no food and water and wasn't super excited when animal control came. Dogs who live life At the shelter he was kennel reactive and almost lost his life because his fearful reactions at the shelter were misunderstood and he was considered likely dog aggressive. Luckily Amy and Randi decided to take a chance on him.

Over time, we found that Gunner is reactive with dogs when there is a barrier (leash, kennel, fence) but with proper introduction and time, Gunner is friendly with dogs and cats. He needs the right match and his bff Randi will be sure your home is the right fit.
Gunner is a sweet boy who loves to be loved! He's a big ol' goober who loves to flop down at your feet for belly rubs. He is a free spirit who loves to play and destroy his toys, He loves all visitors and will love you forever if you give him a treaty! Men are his absolute favorite, he's a total dude's dog. Would you believe this big guy loves to curl up with his human friends? He also really loves being covered in a blankey which means he also loves a good sweater day! He is wonderful with kids and has lived in a home with newborn through 10 years old. Gunner also loves car rides, despite sometimes being nervous, he does want to go. Hanging outside is his FAVORITE! This silly guy also has silly and fun zoomies. One thing you can always count on when giving him your time and love is his amazing smile. Gunner would make a wonderful and loyal companion for someone who wants a big, adorable shadow.

Gunner is so loved but he does have some baggage from his life as a chain dog that he just can't seem to shake. He is NOT a dog that can do walks or dog parks. He amps at any dog outside his leash barrier and corrections only cause more negative stimulation and for him to redirect on his handler. Gunner requires a 6 foot privacy fence. He thrives with strong leadership and structure. He knows several commands that he has learned throughout the years working with all the volunteers that enjoy spending time with this big goof.

We LOVE our Gunner, Gunny, G and we know his perfect home is out there.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
1164
Contact
Phone
Address
Wichita, KS 67211

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Once you submit an application we will do a vet check to ensure your current animals (if any) are up to date on all shots and are fixed.

2.

Home Check

We do a home check to ensure your home is the best fit for the animal you are interested in. Our team works to find an animal who suits you.

3.

Meet the Pet

Formal intro with all family members/pets. If you like you can do a 5 day trial then pay and sign contract and enjoy your new family member!

Additional adoption info

For us, the adoption process begins the day we take a dog or cat into our rescue. It’s a huge responsibility, taking in a lost soul and promising them a happy life, but we are pretty proud of the forever families we’ve helped create because our adoption process is so thorough.

The first step in adopting is to fill out the adoption application. This helps our volunteers understand what kind of new friend you are looking for, and allows us to identify any issues that would prevent us being able to place certain animals in certain homes. For example, breed restrictions in your town or apartment complex, etc…

The Beauties will conduct a vet check to make sure the pets you currently have are all up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. We will also contact you to set up a home visit, where we can make sure that the home you have meets the needs of the animal you are interested in. Example: fence height for dogs who are jumpers, stairs for dogs who have mobility challenges, etc… We try to troubleshoot any potential problem areas and offer friendly advise so that our ultimate goal, a forever happy match, can be achieved.

After the application process is complete, the real fun begins! It’s time for Meet-N-Greets! We have a professional dog trainer on our board of directors, and we can schedule her assistance in helping you with dog-to-dog introductions while you are searching for your new family member. It’s amazing how often the existing family pet has a little something to say about who they want to spend time with and having a pro help out makes the potential for a successful intro go through the woof! We mean, roof!

Once you have decided on the dog or cat of your dreams, all that is left to do is sign the adoption contract and pay the fee, which includes all vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Watch our Facebook for upcoming adoption events! https://www.facebook.com/pg/beautiesandbeastsrescue/events/

Or - apply and our adoption coordinators will schedule a private introduction!
https://beautiesandbeasts.org/adopt/how-to-adopt

More about this rescue

Beauties and Beasts is a state-licensed 501(c)(3) death row rescue located in Wichita, Kansas. Since our founding in October 2014, we have been able to save the lives thousands of death row animals, we have also been able to network out thousands more animals to other rescues. We are a completely 100% volunteer run rescue, we also rely on 100% donations from our followers and supporters to carry out our mission to save animals in our community.

Our purpose is to rescue death row animals from the shelter and in our community and place them in foster homes where they can receive the care and training needed to become family pets. Our main mission is to change these animals’ worlds one rescue at a time. Another large part of our mission is to be a voice for animals in need throughout our community and we are proud to say we have been able to make an impact on the streets of our city as well.

We do not discriminate against breed, age, medical needs, or behavior. We love ALL animals and breeds the same.

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