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Falcon! Handsome, Goofy Guy! Pit Bull Terrier & American Staffordshire Terrier Mix Meriden, CT

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • Brown / Chocolate, Gray / Blue / Silver, Brindle

About

Characteristics
Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Curious, Funny
Coat length
Short
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Good in a home with
Other dogs, cats.

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Meet Falcon! Handsome, Goofy Guy!

Meet our very sweet and goofy guy named Falcon! We have no idea where Falcon came from, but we do know he was severely and mistreated before coming to our shelter. We impounded him on 11/02/22, after he was found abandoned in a fenced in area at the Meriden Humane Society. The volunteers informed us they found a dumped dog and brought him over to our side at Animal Control, per protocol. Falcon was completely emaciated and had sores all over his body. Despite being in such terrible condition, Falcon was immediately friendly with everyone he met. We brought him to our vet office who ran blood work.
Turns out, Falcon is positive for Lyme disease. He is currently receiving treatment for this and will need to be tested again in about 6 months (May). So far, Falcon has gained about 7 pounds and weighs about 60 lbs. He is still very much on the skinny side and should gain at least another 15 lbs. Falcon is a very outgoing boy who really enjoys getting attention from people! He is very playful and loves chasing around tennis balls. He follows us around in the backyard and is very attentive. We believe he is about 7 years old. Falcon gets along with both dogs and cats.
We are looking for a special home for Falcon, where he will never have to know suffering again. He deserves a wonderful home that will provide whatever he needs for the remainder of his life. Falcon is very food motivated, and still needs to learn how to be gentle when taking treats. He is extremely grabby and does not know his strength. Because of this, he needs to go to a home with only older children, 15+ years. Depending on the home, and the children's experience with larger dogs, we may make exceptions on a case by case basis.
If you are interested in adoption Falcon, Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application!

MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly.

You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal.
Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal.

An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments.

ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME.
For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email adopt@savingpawsct.org

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Falcon! Handsome, Goofy Guy!

Falcon! Handsome, Goofy Guy!

  • Pit Bull Terrier
  • Adult
  • Male