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Waylon

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

About Waylon

Murphysboro, IL

Breed

Pit Bull Terrier&American Staffordshire TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Playful, Smart
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Waylon’s Compatibility

    This pet has good 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.

Adoption Fee

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Waylon's Story

If you need a daily reminder about resilience and leaving the past in your rearview mirror, Waylon is here to be that guy for you! He is the poster child of "not letting your past define you." After two months, Waylon was sadly returned to our care because the adopter's felt he had more energy than they could keep up with. We are devastated for Waylon. He's been through enough and dogs like him don't come through rescue often: big smiles and even bigger hearts for everything and everyone they meet! Waylon did go through a 2 week professional board and train to work on his obedience and general manners. His trainer said he was a breeze and absolute joy to work with and he learned quickly! He was a STAAR student, just like we know him to be! Waylon will thrive in a home who understands young dog, higher energy and needs. He would ADORE another dog to play with or an active family that will include him in all of life's adventures!<br/><br/>Waylon was found as a stray in horrible condition. It was clear he had been neglected and due to the urine staining along his chest, feet and legs, it was easy to see he'd lived most of his short life in a crate...a dirty crate filled with his urine and feces. He had hair loss, scabs and lesions all over his body and even his toenails were a faded yellow. He was flat footed and cow hocked. When he walked, he protected his hind end and the muscle wasting was glaringly obvious. He'd likely also been in a crate too small for him with little to no exercise. The tartar build up on his teeth and poor body condition screamed poor nutrition and little to no veterinary care. Waylon had been on a 7 day stray hold with animal control and his last day wasn't far off.<br/><br/>Yet here comes that smile!! His tail wagging, his body bouncing...he had no idea life had been as cruel to him as we could all see. He just wanted a friend, some love and he'd take it from anyone he met. Waylon came to us at around 8-9 months old. Currently, he is around 1.5 years old and has been waiting ever so patiently for his forever loving home!!<br/><br/>Since being in his wonderful foster home, Waylon has blossomed into the most handsome, happy, and healthy pup! His coat has grown in beautifully, his muscles are strong and his heart is so full of love to give! He’s a perfect, petite pittie mix at 50 lbs — crate trained, potty trained, eager to please, loves going to doggy daycare and is incredibly food motivated. Oh, and did we mention he LOVES water!! :-) <br/><br/>Waylon loves everyone: dogs, cats, kids, and humans alike. He’s playful, cuddly and just the best dog you could ask for. His foster family says he has the soul of a dog who’s never known a bad day and we’ve promised him he’ll never know another one again.<br/><br/>Our sweet Waylon is neutered, microchipped, heartworm and tick borne illness negative, vaccinated, dewormed and current on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. He's also totally ready to find his Pittie loving, happy hippo adoring family to love him the way he deserves! No more bad days for Waylon! Reach out to us with any questions about our stellar guy!

If you need a daily reminder about resilience and leaving the past in your rearview mirror, Waylon is here to be that guy for you! He is the poster child of "not letting your past define you." After two months, Waylon was sadly returned to our care because the adopter's felt he had more energy than they could keep up with. We are devastated for Waylon. He's been through enough and dogs like him don't come through rescue often: big smiles and even bigger hearts for everything and everyone they meet! Waylon did go through a 2 week professional board and train to work on his obedience and general manners. His trainer said he was a breeze and absolute joy to work with and he learned quickly! He was a STAAR student, just like we know him to be! Waylon will thrive in a home who understands young dog, higher energy and needs. He would ADORE another dog to play with or an active family that will include him in all of life's adventures!

Waylon was found as a stray in horrible condition. It was clear he had been neglected and

If you need a daily reminder about resilience and leaving the past in your rearview mirror, Waylon is here to be that guy for you! He is the poster child of "not letting your past define you." After two months, Waylon was sadly returned to our care because the adopter's felt he had more energy than they could keep up with. We are devastated for Waylon. He's been through enough and dogs like him don't come through rescue often: big smiles and even bigger hearts for everything and everyone they meet! Waylon did go through a 2 week professional board and train to work on his obedience and general manners. His trainer said he was a breeze and absolute joy to work with and he learned quickly! He was a STAAR student, just like we know him to be! Waylon will thrive in a home who understands young dog, higher energy and needs. He would ADORE another dog to play with or an active family that will include him in all of life's adventures!

Waylon was found as a stray in horrible condition. It was clear he had been neglected and due to the urine staining along his chest, feet and legs, it was easy to see he'd lived most of his short life in a crate...a dirty crate filled with his urine and feces. He had hair loss, scabs and lesions all over his body and even his toenails were a faded yellow. He was flat footed and cow hocked. When he walked, he protected his hind end and the muscle wasting was glaringly obvious. He'd lik

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How To Adopt

Waylon was listed as ADOPTABLE by Save Them All Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Waylon?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Save Them All Animal Rescue. 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 Waylon 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 Save Them All Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Waylon?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Save Them All Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Waylon, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Save Them All Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Save Them All Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
All adopters are required to complete an adoption application. In order for an adoption application to be approved, we require all pets in the home to be up to date on core vaccines (distemper and rabies) as well as flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. We do our best to match each animal with their perfect family. While some adopters may apply for a certain animal, they may not be the right fit for that animal's needs. We work closely with our adopters and want to act as a resource after adoption to make sure all transitions go smoothly.

Waylon is from Save Them All Animal Rescue

[Murphysboro, IL]

Our Mission
Save Them All Animal Rescue works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats in Southern Illinois. At our core, we are dedicated to the medical care of animals facing euthanasia due to critical illness, behavioral concerns and financial constraints. We believe in providing second chances and hope for dogs and cats th...
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