Adopt

My name is
Tater!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
3 years 11 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Location is Tennessee

Tater is a sweet, chonky, loveable 3-year-old bully mix.

The Good:

Tater LOVES training and taking long walks. He has a great recall and is really good at ignoring other dogs and people on walks! He is crate trained and potty trained and loves to snuggle with his people. Tater gets SOOOO excited his whole body will wiggle, and yes, it is the CUTEST! Tug is one of his favorite games, and he loves playing with Jolly Balls & in his pool in the summer. I know it sounds like Tater is PERFECTION (we think he is!) but there are some really important things to know...

Tater's Situation: Tater spent the last few years of his life living in a home with two other canine siblings. When Tater had access to ample exercise and socialization with humans (Tater could go to work with his mom!), he did well with the other two dogs. Unfortunately, due to unforeseeable changes in his mom's life, Tater was no longer able to go to work and longer work hours plus a new baby made exercising Tater & the other dogs extremely difficult. Tater and one of his siblings began to have conflicts that escalated to the point of it becoming an unsafe environment for Tater and his doggy sibling.

As a result of all the changes in his world, he has become overstimulated with lack of enrichment and exercise. Resource guarding items, whether it is toys or food is a response Tater has developed to help himself feel safe. This is not an appropriate behavior, and Tater will need continued guidance getting back on track.

Tater's Needs:

Tater is NOT for a first-time dog owner. He needs an experienced dog owner who will be completely committed to his success. Tater needs plenty of exercise and enrichment to keep his brain engaged.

We would consider a home with other dogs (max 2) with stable temperaments and plans to keep Tater and his siblings safe. We also do not recommend homes with young children (under the age of 13), because of Tater's history of resource guarding.

Tater has had an evaluation from a trainer and a veterinarian who both believe Tater has the potential to shine in the appropriate home, but unfortunately everyone has given up on Tater thus far.

If interested in Tater, please complete the following application:

https://www.battleforthebully.org/adoption

Please contact lovingthebullies@gmail.com with questions.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 1283, Gallatin, TN 37066

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

Includes Vet Check

3.

Home Check

4.

Approve Application

5.

Meet the Pet

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Pay Fee

Adoption fee for all ages - $350

Additional adoption info

We hold our fosters to the same standards as our adopters. The following process applies to both fosters AND adopters and can take between 2-4 weeks to complete.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are foster home based. All of our Bullies are in foster homes and a meet and greet can be arranged once an application has been approved.

More about this rescue

Battle for the Bully is a non-profit 501(c)(3) incorporated in the state of TN. We are dedicated to the placement of Bullies into loving, safe and permanent homes around the Southeast; and educating on the importance of proper medical and preventatives.

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