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My name is Arnie!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Joyful Pets-Ft Lauderdale with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier/Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Color
Black - with White
Age
4 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
27 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
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 personality

My story

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

Meet Arnie!

A brave four-year-old American Pitbull Terrier/Cardigan Welsh Corgi mix from Lilburn, GA, who is a little guy with a big heart and an even bigger desire to be your loyal companion!

Arnie’s story is one of resilience and hope. Though his early days are shrouded in mystery, he has made remarkable progress in the loving care of his current family. Arnie has blossomed into a smart and playful pup who adores the simple joys of life—whether it’s chasing a ball, sprinting after squirrels, or simply curling up beside you after a long day. He’s a medium-sized bundle of love, wrapped in a sleek black coat with charming white accents, weighing in at a sturdy twenty-seven pounds.

Arnie is an intelligent and eager-to-please dog, and while he’s made strides in overcoming his fears, he still has a journey ahead of him. He’s crate-trained and knows several commands, including sit, stay, and come, as well as a few quirky ones like “smoochy sound” for “come here” and “tsschh” for “please stop that.” His learning doesn’t stop there—Arnie is highly treat-motivated and would thrive with a companion guardian who has the patience and experience to continue his training.

One of Arnie’s greatest strengths is his extreme loyalty and his ability to provide comfort and humor. He’s a wonderful companion who listens well and adjusts to the mood of his people. He’s also an energetic hiker or jogger’s dream, and he loves sunbathing. Most of all, he’s always ecstatic when you return home!

While Arnie is affectionate and deeply loyal to his loved ones, he can be wary of new people and situations, often requiring more time than expected and gentle introductions to feel safe. Arnie thrives in a calmer, consistent environment and so would do best with a single person or a couple who lead a quieter life, perhaps with a backyard to romp in or access to peaceful walking trails.

His current family, who deeply love him, want to ensure that Arnie finds a new home where he can continue to grow and thrive. They’re even willing to stay involved in the process to offer support and advice as you and Arnie embark on this new chapter together.

Does Arnie sound like the kind of companion you’ve been looking for? If so, get ready to welcome this courageous and loving pup into your life, and together, you can write the next beautiful chapter of his story!

Are you the gentle, patient, and experienced pet parent Arnie needs? Reach out to adopt@joyfulpets.com to find out more about this special little guy!
Rescue

Contact info

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Contact
Website
Address
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our ultimate goal is to unite as many animals with loving pet parents as possible, so we strive to make it easy to adopt a dog or cat you have fallen in love with. All we ask is that you fill out an adoption application so that we have all the information we need to determine that you'll be able to provide a safe and compassionate home to one of our rescued pets. Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form and provide an adoption donation so that we can continue to save more animals every day and unite them with families just like yours.

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The pets in our network our still with their current families. We will arrange a meet and greet once you are approved.

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