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My name is Big Billy!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Rebels Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
Color
Merle
Age
Adult
Size
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20468446-A2365859

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

64 pounds of pure love!! Big Billy is a dapper, dappled three-legged gentleman who loves head scratches, belly rubs, butt pats and kisses. In other words, this handsome boy allows all the love from all types of people. He's a happy-go-lucky boy with constant tail wags and sweet, slobbery kisses. He's mastered the head nudge to politely ask for more affection and is happiest when he can be by your side. He enjoys resting his head on your lap for scratches between his brows and will snuggle up in bed with you if you let him! His light green eyes and merle pattern are stunning, too! Big Billy is crate-trained, housebroken, and walks well–with just a little pulling–on his leash. He's easy to redirect and listens like a champ. He comes when called and knows commands like sit, stay and wait. While we don't know where Big Billy once lived, we can tell he came from a home where someone took the time to teach him to be a “good boy”!

Big Billy has been in foster care with two adults--a male and female--and a seven-year-old child who he is particularly fond of and absolutely adores. He has a tail-wagging good time meeting strangers and won't hesitate to flop over for a belly rub from the get-go. Big Billy's enthusiasm for small dogs and cats is endearing, but his curiosity may come off as intimidating for cats & little dogs on the receiving end. His laid-back, easy-going personality has good potential for getting along well with other canine companions though he'd be just fine as the only dog in the home as he does love people! 

Big Billy was found in February as a stray with a broken leg and brought into the county shelter. We presume the injury is from being hit by a car. Unfortunately, due to the severity of the fracture, and the length of time he had the broken bone before he found his way into foster care, amputation was his best option. He had the surgery on April 16th and adjusted immediately to 3-legs. He has since been cleared for adoption without any need for follow-ups or medication and he is now ready to find the "furever" family he deserves! 



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November 2, 2024, 6:49 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
20468446-A2365859
Contact
Phone
Address
Tampa, FL 33616

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please submit an adoption inquiry directly through our website at https://www.rebelsrescue.com/forms/form?formid=4564.

2.

Meet the Pet

After submitting your inquiry, a volunteer will contact you within 24-48 hours to complete a brief interview and arrange a meet and greet.

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoptions are not complete until an adoption contract has been signed and the adoption fee paid.

Additional adoption info

Before you adopt...
Ask yourself if you are ready for a 15+ year commitment
**Please Note** Submitting an inquiry for a specific animal does NOT guarantee a hold of that animal, until our adoption counselor is able to speak with you in person or over the phone. We will do our best to facilitate a swift process!
As a non-profit, we charge a nominal fee for all adoptions. In exchange for your adoption fee, all animals:
• Are spayed/neutered
• Are fully vaccinated based on age/weight at the time of adoption
• Have received a medical exam
• Are microchipped
• Dewormed (With kittens this will need to be repeated)
• All cats 8+ months of age are tested at the time of entry for FIV and FeLV and will be specified if negative or positive in the medical as well as the description. (Please note that FIV and FeLV testing at the time of entry does not guarantee the cats will be free of the disease.)
• Dogs are tested for heart worms
Most importantly, you have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped re-home an animal that needs the love and care only you can provide.

ADOPTION DONATION ( normal fee's excluding specials )
• Adult Cats $100 (with exception to rare cat breeds)
• Kittens $125 (with exception to rare cat breeds)
• Rare cat breeds such as Siamese and Manx, Oriental, etc. $150+
• Dogs and Puppies are $TBD

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
All Rebel Rescue adopters must be 21 years or older, currently employed, live in a house, condo, or apartment where cats and dogs are welcome, and have telephone or cell phone service. We require that all the members of the household agree to the adoption—which includes family, roommates, and especially children.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We host adoption events every other Saturday at Pet Supermarket in South Tampa (Britton Plaza) and the 3rd Sunday of each month at Southern Brewing in Seminole Heights. Our adoption event schedule can be found on our website at https://www.rebelsrescue.com/ and also on our Facebook and Instagram: @RebelsRescue

More about this rescue

Rebels Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)3 animal rescue dedicated to saving the lives of homeless pets in Hillsborough County and the Greater Tampa Bay area. Our goal is to end unnecessary euthanasia by placing the most at-risk pets from local shelters and the community into our foster homes where they will receive the love, attention and care they deserve while they await adoption. All pets receive appropriate vet care in addition to being spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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