Keiba - tiny 35 lb pittie! Pit Bull Terrier Framingham, MA

Hello! My name is Keiba, which is a Hawaiian word meaning 'sunrise.' My foster mom figured it was a good choice of moniker since I came into the rescue just in time for New Years.

I'm a sweet pint-sized pittie with lots of love in my heart. At just under 35 lbs, I love warm, inviting laps and will take any opportunity to snuggle with you. I've really loved everyone I met and firmly believe in my ability to fit in their laps.

Right now, I am really enjoying indoor comforts. A warm bed, full meals, and a cuddle buddy are a significant improvement from the situation I was rescued from. Someone left me tied up outside in the cold and based on wounds on my head, animal control suspects that I may have been used as a bait dog. Baiting is a horrific form of abuse perpetrated by dog fighters in which a smaller, more submissive dog is restrained and used as a target for a larger, fighting dog to "practice" on. It is not unusual for bait dogs to be severely injured and/or killed the course of these proceedings.

Needless to say, I'm lucky that Broken Tail Rescue found me, pulled me from the animal control shelter, and brought me into foster care. Despite such a rocky start, my sunny personality continues to shine. I guess you could say I am an eternal optimist. I know that my perfect family is out there and we'll find each other soon!

At just 1 year old, I'm still working on my basic obedience skills but I aim to please (particularly if you have a tasty treat for me). I have been learning the ins and outs of potty training and my foster mom says I'm a quick study! I am also a good sport about my crate. I might resist going in initially but once inside, I'll settle down and quietly await your return. Once you're home, I'll bounce for joy! Literally, I think I might have springs in my legs :) Sometimes too much excitement can make me mouthy so it would probably be best if I went to a home without young kids but additional training and plenty of exercise will help to calm these behaviors.

I had initially been overwhelmed by other dogs, but recently discovered that they can be GREAT playmates! However, I'm not the greatest at figuring out social cues, so sometimes I can want to play a little too much, even if the other dogs are telling me to go away. Some good training will help me to practice my manners and also give me a sense of confidence and calmness around other dogs.

All in all, I am an adorable little girl looking for someone to love and protect me. In return, I promise endless adoration, kisses, and cuddles!

If you are interested in finding out more about Keiba, please fill out an application on our website by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:

http://www.brokentailrescue.org/adoption-application/

Keiba is being fostered in Framingham and the adoption fee is $300.

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NOTE: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the 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.