Adopt

My name is CUSCO!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Approve Application

4

Pay Fee

5

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
1 year old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A049867

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

When Cusco sees another dog, a baby carriage, or a piece of crumpled paper blowing down the street, he stops in his tracks and goes, "Whoa!"

No, it's not his impression of Keanu Reeves - but his mind seems truly blown by almost everything he sees.

Before being found as a stray, Cusco must have led a sheltered life. He might technically be grown, but he's still an innocent! Collars and leashes and the world at large? All new stuff to this skittish but adorable fur boy.

Fortunately, Cusco quickly recovers from every "shocking" discovery he makes and is soon back to his bouncy, inquisitive puppy self. He would really love to go home with a loving family where a little patience will probably go a long way toward helping him become a confident adult.

* 11 months old
* 43 lbs
* Energetic
* Shy but very sweet
* Happy to meet new people and dogs after a brief warm-up introduction
* Older kids okay

When he's excited to see you, Cusco hops and play bows. Too cute! Though he's in awe of many things, he has grown to love going on walks and taking in all the sights and sounds.

This handsome "teenager" has lots of wriggly love, affection, and pure joie de vivre to give a forever family.

Meet wonderful Cusco at our 1590 Fortmann Way location any afternoon but Monday. FAAS offers free canine behavior training classes with every dog adoption.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A049867
Contact
Carla Thornton
Address
1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Meet the Pet

3.

Approve Application

4.

Pay Fee

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The first few steps might occur in different orders; for instance, potential adopters might visit the shelter before filling out an application.

Adoption application

More about this shelter

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, California. It reunites lost pets with their owners, finds new homes for the homeless, and attempts to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs. In addition, FAAS offers programs designed to prevent pets from entering the shelter, including a Pet Food Pantry, low-cost spay/neuter services through Vets In Vans, the Skyla Fund to help pay veterinary bills, the Sasha Fund for canine training, and on-staff social services counseling.

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