My name is Georgia!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Animal Protection Society of Durham

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Submit Application

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Mixed Breed (Large)

Color

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Age

Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

20846779-509624

My details

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

“Ms. Georgia is a brindle pit with beautiful brown eyes and the sweetest personality. The vet estimated her age to be about 2 years. She is spayed and up to date with vaccines. She is such a cuddle bug and if you let her, will lay on you all day. She is crate trained and sleeps in the kennel all night without issue. She starts her day off with a morning stretch and rush outside to go potty. She is leash trained and house trained (she knows to use a pee pad if no one is available to take her outside). She knows a few cues (sit, paw, down, off). I think she will do better in a home without young children. She gets along well enough with my 5 year old but she seems to tolerate her more than anything. She is a bit particular about dog friends, some dogs she gets along with, others she doesn’t. She had a chance to be around some puppies and was super playful and very tolerant and gentle when playing with them, even when they got too nippy. Because she is so iffy with her reactions, she may do better in a home without another dog, or at least have a test run with any potential dog siblings to see how she’ll react to them. She is working on consistent non reactivity with unfamiliar people and dogs, sometimes she is fine but other times she may bark and lunge and I can’t figure out what causes it in some cases but not others. If playing with a dog she likes, she runs around and rough houses until she is tired out. With humans, she is playful and loves a good game of tug of war and what I call “so close fetch” where you throw the ball, she runs after it and brings it back in your direction but doesn’t quite finish the last step to drop it for it to be thrown again, even though she still wants to play. She loves getting all the attention and hugs and isn’t shy about sometimes getting in your space and forcing it if she’s feeling extra cuddly.”

Shelter

Animal Protection Society of Durham

Contact info

Pet ID

20846779-509624

Contact

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Phone

(919) 560-0640 ext.9

adopt@apsofdurham.org

Website

http://www.apsofdurham.org

Address

2117 E. Club Blvd., Durham, NC 27704

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

For animals in our shelter, we offer same-day visitation and adoption. No appointment needed! Check apsofdurham.org for most UTD listings.

2.
Submit Application

For animals housed in foster care, please submit an app to adopt@apsofdurham.org. https://www.apsofdurham.org/our-animals/adoption-procedure

Additional adoption info

How does the adoption process work?

You are welcome to look at the animals anytime during our business hours. If there is a particular animal in foster care that interests you, we ask that you complete an adoption application form and email us at adopt@apsofdurham.org. If you have questions, an adoption counselor will be happy to help you select an animal that fits your lifestyle and expectations.

Due to the time and consideration given to each adoption, no application can be processed nor can a visit take place within 30 minutes of closing time. We want you to have plenty of time to make a decision that will affect you and your potential pet for its lifetime.

Each adoption is approved on an individual basis. Some animals may not be considered appropriate for your particular situation, and so may not be adopted to you.

How much does it cost?

Cats & kittens are $95. The adoption fee for your 2nd cat is only $50 when adopting two together!

Dogs & puppies range from $125-$175.
Fees for other animals vary.

These fees help offset the cost of evaluation, housing, feeding and medical care for the thousands of animals that need our help. The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: age, size, behavior, medical condition and public demand. Animals with a higher adoption price provide us with more resources for the other animals in our care who may need extensive medical care or more time to find a loving home.

All adoption fees are to be paid by cash or credit card.
What is included in the adoption fee?

The adoption package at APS is all-inclusive. Your new dog or cat will come home with a medical exam, spay/neuter, vaccines, a microchip and lots of love. Staff & volunteers will help you learn about any dog or cat (or pocket pet!) you may be interested in adopting and will provide care, love and support throughout your entire adoption process.

Basic Medical Exam
Spay or Neuter Surgery
Microchip
Rabies Vaccination (4 mo+)
DA2PPV Vaccination (dogs)
FVRCP Vaccination (cats)
Bordetella Vaccination (dogs)
Intestinal Parasite Check
Heartworm Test (dogs 6mo+)
FeLV/FIV Test (cats)
De-worming

Adoption Tips
The adoption process can take an hour or longer, and sometimes there is a wait to see an adoption counselor. Try to visit the shelter during the week if possible.

Please bring your children to visit with the pets you are interested in. You may also bring your family dog if you are interested in adopting a new dog.

We receive many animals each day, so if we don’t have what you are looking for when you visit, please come back another day.

Payment Options
For adoption, redemption, or other payments, APS of Durham accepts cash and card. Checks are not accepted.

Adoption application

https://www.apsofdurham.org/our-animals/adoption-procedures/

Go meet their pets

Animal Protection Society of Durham

2117 E. Club Blvd
Durham, NC 27704
919.560.0640 EXT 9

HOURS of OPERATION
Mon & Tues 10:30am-5pm
Wednesday 10:30am-6pm
Thurs & Fri 10:30am-5pm
Saturday 10:00am-2pm
Sunday CLOSED

Visitation with the animals
ends 1/2 an hour before
closing time.

More about this shelter

The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping animals in our community since 1970 and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1990. In addition to county funding, APS relies on donations from caring individuals and corporations to feed, shelter and provide medical attention for the nearly 7,000 stray, surrendered, abandoned, abused and neglected animals we care for each year.

The mission of the APS of Durham is to strengthen bonds between people and animals in Durham County through community engagement and compassionate care for animals in need.

Be sure to check apsofdurham.org for the most up-to-date pet listings!