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PJ

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Large
  • Terrier

About PJ

Columbia, IL

Breed

TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

PJ’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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PJ's Story

PJ has blossomed in his foster home! This sweet boy has gone from a shy, skinny introvert to a confident, happy member of the household. With proper nutrition, he is filling out beautifully and looking healthier every day.<br/><br/>We think PJ may have been a bit of a couch potato in his previous life, but he is loving his new routine of exercise and stairs. His muscle tone is improving, his joints are loosening up, and he is feeling good! Long walks on his leash bring him a lot of joy. Chair, sofa and bed are his favorite places.<br/><br/>PJ gets along wonderfully with his foster family's dogs and pretty much ignores the cat. He met lots of people at an outing this past weekend and did not consider a single one a stranger, tail wags for everyone!<br/><br/>He is crate trained and now sees it as a safe, cozy place, though he would not turn down the chance to sneak into bed if the opportunity presents itself. He is housebroken and will make it known when he needs to go out. He sleeps through the night and can hold it for a few hours when left alone.<br/><br/>Although it seems he did not receive much training in the past, PJ is incredibly smart and picks up on body language and hand signals quickly. He is a very observant and eager learner.<br/><br/>For a senior guy, PJ is in great shape! Aside from some thick toenails and a few warts and skin tags, he has a sleek, shiny coat and a stunning mismatched eye combo; one brown, one striking blue. <br/><br/>PJ is gentle, food-motivated, a champion snuggler, and an all-around sweetheart who deserves a comfy home to enjoy his golden years. Whoever adopts him is going to be very lucky.<br/><br/>PJ is 13 years old and weighs 65 pounds. <br/><br/>Location: Foster home<br/><br/>The adoption fee for adult dogs, seven months and older, is $250. All pets are microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and will be altered prior to adoption. Dogs may be in a foster home, therefore scheduling an appointment is recommended. If you have an existing dog at home, we recommend bringing it along to meet your possible new family member.<br/>helpingstrays.org

PJ has blossomed in his foster home! This sweet boy has gone from a shy, skinny introvert to a confident, happy member of the household. With proper nutrition, he is filling out beautifully and looking healthier every day.

We think PJ may have been a bit of a couch potato in his previous life, but he is loving his new routine of exercise and stairs. His muscle tone is improving, his joints are loosening up, and he is feeling good! Long walks on his leash bring him a lot of joy. Chair, sofa and bed are his favorite places.

PJ gets along wonderfully with his foster family's dogs and pretty much ignores the cat. He met lots of people at an outing this past weekend and did not consider a single one a stranger, tail wags for everyone!

He is crate trained and now sees it as a safe, cozy place, though he would not turn down the chance to sneak into bed if the opportunity presents itself. He is housebroken and will make it known when he needs to go out. He sleeps through the night and can hold it for a fe

PJ has blossomed in his foster home! This sweet boy has gone from a shy, skinny introvert to a confident, happy member of the household. With proper nutrition, he is filling out beautifully and looking healthier every day.

We think PJ may have been a bit of a couch potato in his previous life, but he is loving his new routine of exercise and stairs. His muscle tone is improving, his joints are loosening up, and he is feeling good! Long walks on his leash bring him a lot of joy. Chair, sofa and bed are his favorite places.

PJ gets along wonderfully with his foster family's dogs and pretty much ignores the cat. He met lots of people at an outing this past weekend and did not consider a single one a stranger, tail wags for everyone!

He is crate trained and now sees it as a safe, cozy place, though he would not turn down the chance to sneak into bed if the opportunity presents itself. He is housebroken and will make it known when he needs to go out. He sleeps through the night and can hold it for a few hours when left alone.

Although it seems he did not receive much training in the past, PJ is incredibly smart and picks up on body language and hand signals quickly. He is a very observant and eager learner.

For a senior guy, PJ is in great shape! Aside from some thick toenails and a few warts and skin tags, he has a sleek, shiny coat and a stunning mismatched eye combo; one b

How To Adopt

PJ was listed as Adoptable by Helping Strays of Monroe County
How can I adopt PJ?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Helping Strays of Monroe County. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if PJ is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Helping Strays of Monroe County for details on the pet.
When can I meet PJ?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Helping Strays of Monroe County will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for PJ, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Helping Strays of Monroe County, and they'll be happy to help!
Helping Strays of Monroe County's Adoption Policy
We welcome you to stop by our facility located at 4221 Hanover Road in Columbia, IL. Monday  10-2 Tuesday  10-6 Wednesday  10-6   Thursday  10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-4 Sunday  12-4

PJ is from Helping Strays of Monroe County

[Columbia, IL]

Our Mission
We promote the humane care of all abandoned and stray animals in our community.  We are a no-kill shelter.  All of our pets leave the shelter for their forever homes micro-chipped, up to date on vaccines, and altered.  Founded in 2002, Helping Strays is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization supported entirely by...
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Today's hours: 12-4
Location
4221 Hanover Rd Columbia, IL, 62236

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