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My name is Paris!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 6 days ago

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
6 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
56493421

My story

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

I`m in a FOSTER HOME! To meet me, email my foster parent at fosterdogparent22@gmail.com.

Paris is a snuggly, playful, easy-going 40-pound middle-aged lady. In her foster home, she`s living with another dog and is potty-trained, crate-trained, and easy to walk.

When Paris came to stay with her foster family, she was tired, timid, and very underweight. No one knew exactly how old she was, but her bright eyes and wagging tail told us that there was a playful and loving girl in there. After a bath, lots of yummy food, and plenty of scratches and snuggles, she has transformed into loving a playful lady. Paris has enjoyed learning about her new home and now loves to hop up onto the couch to snuggle with Mommy or play with her foster brother, an Italian Greyhound named Alfie!

Paris is an easy-going low-energy girl who likes to know where her people are, but isn`t afraid to relax on her own. On days when Dad is working from home, Paris enjoys nothing better than laying on her bed in the office (and is always ready for a scratch or a snuggle when Dad needs a break from meetings). Paris also enjoys her evening walks with Mom and Dad and Alfie! She loves to play but definitely needs a good nap afterwards.

Paris walks beautifully on a leash and doesn`t pull or lunge when she sees another dog. (She will bark if barked at or if someone comes up unexpectedly, but won`t pull or act aggressive.) She does get a bit scared when out and about, so she needs a calm encouraging word and scratch on the head to let her know that she is safe and will be going back home.

Paris is potty trained and goes happily into her crate when it`s time for bed. At night and when we go out for short periods (1 hour or so) we leave Paris free to roam. Occasionally she will get up and look for another place to nap, but usually stays where she was when we left. She is not big on exploring and has never tried to find out what dad`s shoes taste like when left unattended! For longer periods we shut her in her crate and have had no problems and usually come home to a sleeping puppy.

Paris is a lady that has found her voice...and does bark when she hears people outside or unexpected noises, so probably not ideal for apartment life. She also takes a while to get comfortable around younger kids (under 10- the noise and unpredictability unnerve her) but warms up quickly to everyone else. Paris is still a bit unsure about stairs and is making progress each
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Contact info

Pet ID
56493421
Contact
Email
Address
71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington, DC 20011

Their adoption process

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