Miss Billie American Staffordshire Terrier & Pit Bull Terrier Mix Troy, MI

Hi everyone! My name is Miss Billie and I am the cutest little girl. I am just 1 year old and I weigh 35 lbs. I am adorable in every way with my beautiful, soft, chocolate brown fur and white markings. I am a bundle of joy who wiggles with unabashed excitement when you walk in the door. I am a lovergirl and a lapdog. I love to cuddle and spend time with you. I am content to cuddle on the couch on a rainy day and play fetch in the yard when the wet stuff stops. Not only am I a lover and a cuddler, but I am also a great listener and a quick study. That means I am smart and a quick learner. I come when called, I sit for snacks and I am incredibly responsive to positive reinforcement trick training. While I have energy and I love to play, I am also great at entertaining myself with a bone or chew toy. I do have some fears in life, like dogs I don't know and strangers. I am working on it though. I am learning that new people aren't so scary, but it's not a fast process. I have made friends with other dogs in my life, but I am still fearful and reactive when meeting new ones.

I hope to find a forever home with someone who is patient and who will help me learn that the world doesn't have to feel quite so scary. Paws for Life will show you how. I have a high prey drive to chase and catch small furry things, so no cats in my new home is best for everyone. I really enjoy human companionship. I am the sweetest pup with my people. I am housetrained, too. Give me a chance. Please apply today! Adoption fee: $80. Fee includes testing, deworming, vaccinations, spay/neuter, 30 days of free pet insurance, one session with a certified behavior trainer and microchip.

Apply online: www.pawsforliferescue.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 12, 2023: Rochester Hills adoption event on the second Saturday of every month from noon to 3 p.m. at Petco, 2675 S Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Not all animals will be at every event.

Saturday, August 26, 2023: Bloomfield Hills adoption event on the fourth Saturday of every month from noon to 3 p.m. at Hollywood Feed by PetPeople, 6520 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Not all animals will be at every event.

Saturday, August 26, 2023: We are celebrating National Dog Day from noon to 3 p.m. at Kendra Scott, Somerset Collection, 2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084 (north side). Shop to support homeless pets. Not all dogs will be at this event.

Sunday, August 27, 2023: We are still celebrating National Dog Day! Join us from noon to 3 p.m. at Vera Bradley, Twelve Oaks Mall, 27440 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377. Shop to support homeless pets.

Saturday, September 16, 2023: Join us for kitten yoga from 1-2 p.m. at White Lotus Yoga, 65959 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48095. Call 586-752-2700 to reserve your spot.

Friday, September 22, 2023: We will be at the Witches Night Bazaar, and a portion of all ticket sales will benefit the homeless pets in our care. Buy your tickets in advance at www.witchesnightbazaar.com and support PFL Rescue. Event location is Tangent Gallery and Hastings Street Ballroom, 715 E Milwaukee Ave, Detroit, MI 48202.

Now through October 15, 2023: Join our virtual flower and plant sale for fall gardeners and help raise money for the homeless pets in our care. We get 50% of all sales! There is a huge selection for every type of gardener. Shop now for the best selection! Orders are shipped directly to you in mid September. Go to www.pawsforliferescue.org to place an order.

NOTE ABOUT BREED LABELING: Visual breed identification of dogs is unreliable and usually inaccurate. So, for most of our adoptable dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.

Why is labeling a dog such a big deal? A label will stick with a dog for the rest of its life. A label can mean discrimination, losing its home or even death. Labels are a problem for the dogs when we, as the local experts on animals, allow adopters, politicians and community members to think that the label we assign can predict who that dog is or will be.

Adoption Process: Complete the application at www.pawsforliferescue.org or go to the direct link at https://form.jotform.com/81935638982170. We then arrange a location, date and time for you to meet some pets. If the meeting goes well and everyone is happy, you begin the mandatory, minimum two-week adjustment period with the pet as part of your family. You will pay the non-refundable adoption fee at the start of the two-week adjustment period. This pending period allows your new dog or cat time to adjust to their new home, new people, new routine, etc., and for you to decide if it's a match and the right pet for you. At the end of two weeks (some people extend the adjustment time as needed and that's fine too), if everyone is happy, then we finalize the adoption. Feel free to email if you have any questions.