My name is
Atticus!

Posted 17 hours ago | Updated 12 hours ago

Cared for by Vancouver Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed

American Pit Bull Terrier

Color

Black

Age

5 years 5 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

45 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

My personality

My story

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

Atticus came to us from a very tough situation. It is evident that he had a very good upbringing and was well loved at some point. He arrived at our shelter in terrible condition with many wounds and injuries and was terribly emaciated. We are unsure what exactly happened, but Atticus has never stopped loving people. He has been diligently nursed back from the brink of death and is happy and thriving with the love he is receiving. He desperately needs a new home where he can continue to be cared for and can be brought back to his former handsome self. He is very playful and loves fetch with his ball more than anything in the world. He is friendly with people and ignores other dogs. We feel he will prosper in a home with no little kids or other pets so he will never have to compete for food, toys, or attention ever again. Atticus does have some minor underlying issues that will need some ongoing care for. Contact us today for an application to see if you are a match for this lovely boy.

Other Dogs: No (is good with dogs but he shouldn't live with any)
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Yes but older 15+
Apartment: Yes
Walks: Loves them!
New People: Yes

At City of Vancouver Animal Services, we have a foster-to-adopt program whereby prospective new owners foster the adoptable animal for 21 days before committing to adoption. This ensures that both the new owner and the adoptable animal are well suited to each other.

Adoption Fee $353
Includes:
-Spay/Neuter
-First set of shots
-One vet visit
-Microchip
-Bag of food

If you live in Vancouver, you will also need to buy a dog license.

Contact:
animal.shelter@vancouver.ca

Shelter

Vancouver Animal Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

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Phone

(604) 873-7000

animal.shelter@vancouver.ca

Website

https://vancouver.ca/adopt

Address

1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8

Donation

We gratefully accept monetary donations, as well as donations of supplies for dogs and small animals. Monetary donations are used to help pay for veterinary care and supplies, particularly for stray animals that have extraordinary medical issues that must be treated before they are ready to be adopted. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. How to make a monetary donation: -Cheques payable to “City of Vancouver” can be mailed to: Animal Shelter, 1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver V6A 3L8 -Call 311 and ask to be transferred to Animal Services to pay by credit card -Email your name and phone number to animal.services@vancouver.ca We will phone you to request your credit card details. If you let us know a convenient time to call, we’ll do our best to call you then. -Visit Animal Services at 1280 Raymur Avenue We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit card

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Approve Application

3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Review your application based on what's best for your family and the pet you want to adopt, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.

Go meet their pets

Please email animal.shelter@vancouver.ca to schedule an appointment to meet with us.

More about this shelter

Want to adopt a pet and give them a forever home? We're thrilled! Our pro-adoption shelter places 200 to 300 dogs and small animals every year with families and homes that best meet the needs of the animals.

We have dogs of all ages, from newborn puppies to senior dogs. While puppies are popular, older dogs can be great pets, too. They are smart and grateful companions that won't leave you with puppy puddles or chewed-up slippers. Why not enrich your life and that of an older dog?

We also adopt out small animals including rabbits, hamsters, birds, rats, guinea pigs, and sometimes reptiles.