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:

Are you an introvert? Cusco feels you!

He's so afraid of strangers it's very hard for him to meet prospective adopters. "It's pure panic," says our trainer Leah. "Fleeing on leash, lunging and yanking trying to get away."

Yeesh.

And yet Cusco is just the warmest, most loving puppy once over that initial hurdle, wanting to play, snuggle, make eyes at you. He might still be skittish on your walks, but in between panic attacks he frolics like a six-week-old puppy. He loves playing with his trusted dog friends.

Cusco's Cheat Sheet:

* Major stranger danger reaction
* Wriggly, friendly and happy-go-lucky with familiar people
* Adults-only home ideal but mature teens ok
* Has separation anxiety; needs crate training.
* Likes other friendly dogs he's allowed to get to know
* No cats

FAAS's free canine behavior training classes can help Cusco reach his full potential. Free classes come with his adoption.

Despite how he might act at first, Cusco (deep down) really wants to meet you and go home with you.

Give this awesome boy a chance or two or three. Bring your big friendly dog with you to meet him at our 1590 Fortmann Way location any afternoon but Monday and get started on the incredible adventure of helping Cusco blossom.
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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