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Butterscotch

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large

About Butterscotch

Cambria Heights, NY

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Coat: Short
White / Cream, Golden

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Butterscotch’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Butterscotch's Story

Boy does Butterscotch have a story to tell.<br/><br/>It goes like this; A woman saw a group of men abusing a dog and approached them and took the dog. After having the dog a few days, she thought that someone must be looking for him and brought the dog to the New York Animal Care Centers,<br/><br/>No one was looking for him. He grew anxious at the shelter and his time was coming to an end and needed a savior. We were contacted by the shelter that the original wanted to save him and work with a rescue. However that was very shortlived, because she could not commit to a dog with her living situation and schedule.<br/><br/>So we found a family that would foster him and take care of him until a forever family came along and that is exactly what he's looking for today!<br/><br/>These are Butterscotch's STATS<br/>Approximate age – 2.5 Years Old<br/>Approximate weight – 50-60 lbs.<br/>Breed – American Pitbull Terrier<br/>Spayed or neutered - Neutered<br/>Kids: We would say older kids due to his size<br/>• Age: 2.5 Years<br/>• Breed: American Pitbull Terrier<br/>• Personality:<br/>- Resilient, lovable, and full of personality <br/>- Friendly and very affectionate<br/>- Treat-motivated and eager to learn <br/>- Forms strong bonds quickly, loves being by your side<br/>• Activity Level:<br/>- Loves walks, exploring, and playing with toys <br/>- Active and loves to run and do zoomies<br/>- Keeps the yard free of critters<br/><br/>• Training &; Behavior:<br/>- House and crate trained <br/>- Learning basic manners, can be jumpy and mouthy when excited <br/>- Walks well on leash but with a strong prey drive, will pull when seeing wildlife <br/>- Needs patience and guidance to continue improving<br/>- Needs stern training to have him acclimate to whatever environment they’re<br/>exposed to<br/>- Constantly needs/wants affection<br/>- Does relax and lay around when the family is relaxing, gets hype when going<br/>outside to walk and play<br/>- Does get chatty if things don’t go his way or excited when other dogs are around<br/><br/>• Dog Compatibility:<br/>- Did well with other dogs in the shelter <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>- Needs slow introductions and may require multiple meet &amp; greets <br/><br/>• Other Requirements:<br/>- A fenced yard is a must due to his high prey drive and energy level<br/>- Needs Walks at least 3 times a day<br/>- Needs a patient, experienced family or experienced person(s)<br/>• Health &amp; Adoption Info:<br/>- Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative <br/>- Adoption fee: $400

Boy does Butterscotch have a story to tell.

It goes like this; A woman saw a group of men abusing a dog and approached them and took the dog. After having the dog a few days, she thought that someone must be looking for him and brought the dog to the New York Animal Care Centers,

No one was looking for him. He grew anxious at the shelter and his time was coming to an end and needed a savior. We were contacted by the shelter that the original wanted to save him and work with a rescue. However that was very shortlived, because she could not commit to a dog with her living situation and schedule.

So we found a family that would foster him and take care of him until a forever family came along and that is exactly what he's looking for today!

These are Butterscotch's STATS
Approximate age – 2.5 Years Old
Approximate weight – 50-60 lbs.
Breed – American Pitbull Terrier
Spayed or neutered - Neutered
Kids: We would say older kids due to his size
• Age: 2.5 Years

Boy does Butterscotch have a story to tell.

It goes like this; A woman saw a group of men abusing a dog and approached them and took the dog. After having the dog a few days, she thought that someone must be looking for him and brought the dog to the New York Animal Care Centers,

No one was looking for him. He grew anxious at the shelter and his time was coming to an end and needed a savior. We were contacted by the shelter that the original wanted to save him and work with a rescue. However that was very shortlived, because she could not commit to a dog with her living situation and schedule.

So we found a family that would foster him and take care of him until a forever family came along and that is exactly what he's looking for today!

These are Butterscotch's STATS
Approximate age – 2.5 Years Old
Approximate weight – 50-60 lbs.
Breed – American Pitbull Terrier
Spayed or neutered - Neutered
Kids: We would say older kids due to his size
• Age: 2.5 Years
• Breed: American Pitbull Terrier
• Personality:
- Resilient, lovable, and full of personality 
- Friendly and very affectionate
- Treat-motivated and eager to learn 
- Forms strong bonds quickly, loves being by your side
• Activity Level:
- Loves walks, exploring, and playing with toys 
- Active and loves to run and do zoomies
- Keeps the yard free of critters

Butterscotch is from Pound Hounds Res-Q

[New York, NY]

Our Mission
Pound Hounds ResQ is a NYC-based animal rescue devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals from the New York City shelter system and surrounding areas. We believe that every animal deserves a loving home—and finding that home takes thoughtful matchmaking, compassionate care, and a whole lot of heart. We consi...
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