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My basic info
Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
–
Age
9 years 4 months old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
D24040
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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This sweet and gentle 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier has a heart of gold! At 60 pounds, she’s a big, lovable companion who enjoys a peaceful, laid-back life. April is fully house-trained and prefers the simple things—short walks, cozy naps, and plenty of pets. She’s happiest when she can lay near her humans, especially if she gets to snuggle up in bed with them at night, where she’ll serenade you with the sweetest snores you’ve ever heard.
April isn’t one for crates—she’d rather stretch out on a couch or by your feet. While she hasn’t spent much time around kids, her gentle nature suggests she’d do best with older children who understand to be careful with her due to her arthritis. April’s joints need a bit of extra care, so she takes daily joint supplements and would benefit from some pain management. April can use stairs, but struggles with more than a few stairs at a time.
When it comes to other animals, April is a sweetheart. She’s friendly and easygoing around other dogs and has lived with cats before, showing little to no interest in them. Her interactions with other dogs on walks are equally calm and positive—she’s more than happy to make new friends but never in an overbearing way.
April adores people and has a playful streak too. Give her a stuffy to shred or a Kong toy with a little peanut butter, and she’ll be in heaven. Long walks aren’t her thing, but she thoroughly enjoys frequent short strolls, followed by some sunbathing in the yard. If you have a fenced space, she’ll love basking in the sunshine between walks, but a fence isn’t a requirement for her—she's content staying close to her humans.
While April isn’t much of a barker, she's more of a grunter and it's adorable. When you leave, she won’t be destructive, but her sad little whimpers will break your heart. She’s been through tough times -- so she doesn’t like being left alone for too long. Car rides also make her nervous, likely due to past experiences, so she’ll need lots of love and reassurance whenever she’s in the car.
April is easygoing and made herself at home right away in her foster family’s house. If you’re looking for a loyal, low-maintenance companion who’s happiest when surrounded by people, Old Lady April is the perfect match. With April, every day will feel like a cozy Sunday spent with a best friend.
If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/
The adoption fee is $250. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.
This sweet and gentle 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier has a heart of gold! At 60 pounds, she’s a big, lovable companion who enjoys a peaceful, laid-back life. April is fully house-trained and prefers the simple things—short walks, cozy naps, and plenty of pets. She’s happiest when she can lay near her humans, especially if she gets to snuggle up in bed with them at night, where she’ll serenade you with the sweetest snores you’ve ever heard.
April isn’t one for crates—she’d rather stretch out on a couch or by your feet. While she hasn’t spent much time around kids, her gentle nature suggests she’d do best with older children who understand to be careful with her due to her arthritis. April’s joints need a bit of extra care, so she takes daily joint supplements and would benefit from some pain management. April can use stairs, but struggles with more than a few stairs at a time.
When it comes to other animals, April is a sweetheart. She’s friendly and easygoing around other dogs and has lived with cats before, showing little to no interest in them. Her interactions with other dogs on walks are equally calm and positive—she’s more than happy to make new friends but never in an overbearing way.
April adores people and has a playful streak too. Give her a stuffy to shred or a Kong toy with a little peanut butter, and she’ll be in heaven. Long walks aren’t her thing, but she thoroughly enjoys frequent short strolls, followed by some sunbathing in the yard. If you have a fenced space, she’ll love basking in the sunshine between walks, but a fence isn’t a requirement for her—she's content staying close to her humans.
While April isn’t much of a barker, she's more of a grunter and it's adorable. When you leave, she won’t be destructive, but her sad little whimpers will break your heart. She’s been through tough times -- so she doesn’t like being left alone for too long. Car rides also make her nervous, likely due to past experiences, so she’ll need lots of love and reassurance whenever she’s in the car.
April is easygoing and made herself at home right away in her foster family’s house. If you’re looking for a loyal, low-maintenance companion who’s happiest when surrounded by people, Old Lady April is the perfect match. With April, every day will feel like a cozy Sunday spent with a best friend.
If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/
The adoption fee is $250. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.
Pet Haven is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live with foster families until they are placed in permanent homes and their foster families get to know the dogs and cats learning important information about the animals. For example, the foster family will know if the dog or cat is good with other animals or children, and will have a good idea of what kind of training, attention, and special needs the pet may require. This makes our foster families great resources for potential adopters!
Pet Haven is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live with foster families until they are placed in permanent homes and their foster families get to know the dogs and cats learning important information about the animals. For example, the foster family will know if the dog or cat is good with other animals or children, and will have a good idea of what kind of training, attention, and special needs the pet may require. This makes our foster families great resources for potential adopters!
Our Mission
Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
A Minnesota where all pets live in safe, loving homes.
Our Values
Excellence in service and care; community; integrity; innovation; perseverance; compassion; a rewarding place to volunteer
How We Help
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program: Providing support to end pet overpopulation in Minnesota
Owner Surrender: Providing a safe haven for pet owners
Foster: Committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs
Phoenix Fund for Special Needs: Providing veterinary care for animals in need of healing
What We Do
We help dogs and cats find homes with loving families through foster-based care. Every dog and cat lives with a foster family until they find their forever families. We provide all of their basic needs including proper food, veterinary care, behavior training, and supplies.
Through in-home fostering, we learn about each animal’s temperament, personality, likes/dislikes, and any medical needs. With this first-hand information, we can then find the right family for each dog and cat.
Our volunteers also educate the public on responsible companion animal care and represent respect for animals at all times. Whether we’re working with prospective new families, meeting people at public events, or socializing with friends and family, we encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family. We are their guardians, and they depend on us for companionship and care.
We spay/neuter prior to adoption.
We microchip all our Pet Haven Pets and remain as a secondary contact.
We make sure all pets are up to date on required vaccinations
We test for Heartworm and Lymes in all our dogs and are transparent in the results and treament
We test for FeLV/FIV and are transparent in the results. We believe that cats who test positive still deserve a chance at a quality home.
We do not euthanize animals unless they have untreatable health or behavioral conditions that deny them an acceptable quality of life or makes them a serious threat to people, other animals, or themselves.
How We Operate
We rely on adoption fees, tax-deductible donations, grants, and special events to keep our rescue operating. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers have provided the passion and commitment to keep Pet Haven a safe haven for animals for almost 70 years.
We are committed to preventing pet homelessness through the SNIP Grant. Since 2005, we have granted more than $240,000 to organizations in Minnesota to support spay/neuter initiatives.
Our Mission
Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
A Minnesota where all pets live in safe, loving homes.
Our Values
Excellence in service and care; community; integrity; innovation; perseverance; compassion; a rewarding place to volunteer
How We Help
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program: Providing support to end pet overpopulation in Minnesota
Owner Surrender: Providing a safe haven for pet owners
Foster: Committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs
Phoenix Fund for Special Needs: Providing veterinary care for animals in need of healing
What We Do
We help dogs and cats find homes with loving families through foster-based care. Every dog and cat lives with a foster family until they find their forever families. We provide all of their basic needs including proper food, veterinary care, behavior training, and supplies.
Through in-home fostering, we learn about each animal’s temperament, personality, likes/dislikes, and any medical needs. With this first-hand information, we can then find the right family for each dog and cat.
Our volunteers also educate the public on responsible companion animal care and represent respect for animals at all times. Whether we’re working with prospective new families, meeting people at public events, or socializing with friends and family, we encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family. We are their guardians, and they depend on us for companionship and care.
We spay/neuter prior to adoption.
We microchip all our Pet Haven Pets and remain as a secondary contact.
We make sure all pets are up to date on required vaccinations
We test for Heartworm and Lymes in all our dogs and are transparent in the results and treament
We test for FeLV/FIV and are transparent in the results. We believe that cats who test positive still deserve a chance at a quality home.
We do not euthanize animals unless they have untreatable health or behavioral conditions that deny them an acceptable quality of life or makes them a serious threat to people, other animals, or themselves.
How We Operate
We rely on adoption fees, tax-deductible donations, grants, and special events to keep our rescue operating. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers have provided the passion and commitment to keep Pet Haven a safe haven for animals for almost 70 years.
We are committed to preventing pet homelessness through the SNIP Grant. Since 2005, we have granted more than $240,000 to organizations in Minnesota to support spay/neuter initiatives.
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