Elburn, IL - Pit Bull Terrier. Meet Athena a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Pit Bull Terrier

Color

White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

1 year old, Puppy

Size

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

Weight

30 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

My personality

My story

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

Meet Athena!

My name is Athena but my foster mom calls me “Tina”, I am named after the goddess of war because I was a very sick puppy and fought pneumonia. I am a well fed beauty but with a gentle and relaxed disposition. But I also love to cry for attention if you abandon me for more than 20 sec, my foster mom says I am a bit of a drama queen but I a starting to grow out of this!

I also enjoy a good cuddle on your lap or against your legs. And will shower you in kisses if you hold me. I was born 1/5 and am 30lbs and growing. I am an American Pit Bull Terrier. I came with my 5 siblings from Texas at 4 days old and have been in foster home together with a foster family who has 5 dogs from 10-110lbs who have helped teach me the ropes of being a dog.

Athena is more laid back and likes to play with her big dog friends. She enjoys munching on sticks and leaves or even barking at her sister. She also enjoys playing tug of war with plush toys, tennis balls or a quick chase with her sister. She also loves a nap and kisses in your arms. Outside naps are the best! She loves to take walks and does well on leash. Tina also likes to growl when she plays and snore when she sleeps.

She is very food motivated and has learned sit and touch with vocal and hand commands and is working on wait and paw. She does respond to her name and will come running to you for hugs or to be picked up ! Athena thrives with dog & human friends and loves to have someone to cuddle with or play with. She is incredibly sweet and affectionate and gives kisses on command.

Athena is learning to potty outside and is down to a few accidents a day with routine, she will use her pads for those accidents. She has been introduced to a crate and she likes to sleep in it at night. She does great with all humans even as young as 2 and has been bottle fed, so human touch is very important to her. One of her other favorite things is a fluffy bed or blanket to comfort her when she needs a mama dog, she might even try to nurse before a nap.

Athena has met cats at her grandma’s house and didn’t seem to mind, she is also respectful of senior dogs and plays respectfully with others. She has met lots of other dogs and has enjoyed everyone!

Her perfect family would continue her positive reinforcement training, love cuddles and puppy kisses, be active and have children and/or another dog or 2 for her to play with.

Our standard adoption fee is $375 cash or check and $385 credit card ($10 processing fee). . It includes spay/neuter when age appropriate at our participating vets, age appropriate core vaccinations, fecal testing, deworming, flea and tick preventative,1st vet visit at one of our participating vets, and micro-chipping.

We must have an application, conduct a phone interview, and meet your entire family to approve an adoption. Applications will not be reviewed unless fully completed. An application does not commit you to adopting and does not guarantee adoption but does allow us to begin the review process.

Please email adopt@safehavendogsIL.org for an application or additional details.

Please note that the breeds and sizes posted in this biography are educated best guesses and are not guaranteed.

Safe Haven Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption of any dog or puppy to any applicant (adopter) for any reason.