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Do not forget to bring your pets inside when it is too cold outside. IF IT IS TOO COLD FOR YOU, IT IS TOO COLD FOR THEM! The law says: During cold weather, a dog shelter must have a windbreak at its entrance and have bedding material that is sufficient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat.
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix?
Sex: Male
Neutered: Yes
Age: 3-4 years approx
Size: Large (45 lbs)
Color: Tan with white chest
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated: Yes
Children: Not suitable for a home with children
Other Dogs: Not suitable for a home with dogs
House Trained: Yes
Walking: Walks well on the leash
Notes: Toby came in as a stray in August 2023, but despite his sweet and calm personality, no one came to reclaim him. He is quite the muscular guy and loves walks, as well as playing outside in the yard. Due to being in the shelter for over a year, however, Toby has lost some of the manners he used to have. He has recently gotten over the bad habit of tugging on the leash, but he still does have a tendency to destroy toys whenever he can get them. This behavior makes him not suitable for a home with kids, because while adults can take the toy away safely, kids and their toys are too much of a risk. This may also cause Toby to need to be the only dog in the home until he can learn to share. Otherwise, he does walk well next to other dogs and enjoys their company when toys are not present. With an experienced dog owner and possibly the help of a trainer, Toby would be a really good companion. We would love to see him return to the happy-go-lucky pup he was before a year in this environment stole his spirit. Please remember, as with any shelter dog, Toby will need a period of decompression in his new home before being introduced to too many people and places.
This dog has been available for 432 days
See a video of Toby 23-1773 by clicking here
If you are interested in Toby 23-1773 phone 540-507-7459 for an appointment to meet him at Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter. We are open Tuesday - Saturday: Viewing/Adoption 12pm-4pm, Lobby cats 8am-4:30pm. Call 540-507-7459 to schedule an appointment for adoption, visitation, redemption, or surrender., .
Still available for adoption on this date: Jan 21st, 2025
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
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The adoption fee for a dog is $85 which covers a 1 year rabies vaccine and spay or neuter. All animals are altered before leaving the shelter if older than 16 weeks.
- Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, Hanover, Louisa, Orange and Culpeper County areas of VA.
- Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents.
- To adopt you must be at least 18 years of age and provide a current ID.
- See the Adoption Information here.
Most of our dogs are strays, therefore we can only guess whether they are good with other animals or children by observing the behavior of the animal in the kennel and their interaction with the shelter staff.