Meet Dani! This soulful, 52-pound American Pitbull Terrier/Labrador Retriever mix is a four-year-old bundle of loyalty with a sleek black coat and bright white accents. Dani's past has seen its share of challenges, having been found as a young pup in rough circumstances. Thankfully, with dedicated care, she's blossomed into an incredibly affectionate and bonded companion. You might notice small scars on her paws, a gentle reminder of her journey, but her spirit is nothing but warm and loving.
Dani is a true cuddler who loves to be close to her people, often curling up for sleep and sometimes even emitting a soft purr when she's content. She's incredibly intuitive and offers comfort with gentle licks, especially when she senses you're feeling down. She enjoys tug-of-war, peaceful walks, and knows several commands like sit, stay, wait, and come. Having benefited from positive reinforcement training, she thrives with clear guidance and structure. She's house-trained, spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations, and is respectful in the home, with no destructive chewing habits.
Ideal Home
Dani would do best as the only pet in the home due to some fear-based reactivity towards other dogs. She can be a bit wary of new situations and people, especially some men, but with calm and thoughtful introductions, she generally warms up. Barking may occur if caught off guard by unexpected visitors or service calls. An experienced and confident pet parent is ideal, someone who can provide a calm, consistent environment, preferably with a fenced yard in a quieter setting. She would also love a home where someone works from home to keep her company. This is not a dog for a first-time owner, but for the right match, she's a remarkable companion.
Ongoing Health
Dani is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. She has small scars on her paws from past challenges, but these do not impact her health or mobility.
Training & Support
Dani is house-trained and knows commands such as sit, stay, wait, and come. She thrives with structure and clear guidance from positive reinforcement training. While respectful in the home, she may bark at unexpected visitors. An experienced owner who can provide a calm and consistent environment will set her up for success.
Application Details:
- Applications to adopt Dani start by contacting us through Wags.
Transportation
Dani is currently located in Rutland, VT. Long-distance adoptions are considered, as love knows no distance!
