American Staffordshire Terrier - Butkus - Large - Baby - Male in Crystal Lake, Illinois For Sale

American Staffordshire Terrier - Butkus - Large - Baby - Male
Butkus is a wonderful 10 week old little puppy. He lives with several children who are so excited to have him staying with them. They have already taught him to "sit" and are leash training him (he goes for 30-40 minute walks 3 times a day and outside to play with the kids in the yard for about 20 minutes after walks. When he comes inside, he drinks his water and goes right to sleep). He is working on his house training, as well.
He's really good with the kids. He's getting used to all of the kids and the different ways they handle him (especially with the 22 month old twins...they're a little more rough with him). But, while we constantly remind the kids to be gentle, we also make sure to let Butkus know that he must be gentle, as well.
He's such a cuddle pup, and loves nothing more than to snuggle into whomever is sitting on the couch. He is doing great in his crate (he goes to "bed" in it each night). He does great for car rides, as well.
His forever family is going to be so lucky to have such a beautiful, wonderful little guy!!!
If you are interested in adopting, please go to our website at www.castawaypetrescue.org and fill out an adoption application. An adoption counselor will contact you. Please bring any dogs, children, and decision makers to your appointment. Be prepared to adopt and take your new family member home that day if we have a match.
Please note that adoption counselors will only know of your interest if you submit an application. They do not see emails sent to the administration email account. The adoption counselor can answer your questions when they call after receiving your application. Please remember we are an all volunteer organization.
Minimum Adoption Donation is $350 (includes deworming, microchip with free registration, age appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter if performed by our vet, 30 days of health insurance). Any donation above the minimum is appreciated
To give them time to grow, we do not spay/neuter young puppies prior to adoption. However, it is required by law for all dogs adopted from IL rescues and shelters to be altered within 30 days of adoption. We must have proof that it is performed in the 30 days. Adopters may use their own vet at their own cost as long as proof of the surgery is provided in 30 days.
If adopting a puppy and you have adult dogs who go to public places, such as dog parks, they can be tracking home virus' to your puppy. Not only should the puppy be kept home from dog parks, pet stores, and such until he/she completes the puppy vaccination series at 4 months of age, but so should the adult dogs in the household. Please do not adopt a puppy if you cannot protect him/her from exposure to virus' as his/her immune system develops.
Please remember that puppies require a midday meal, frequent potty breaks, and plenty of playtime for the first several months. Make arrangements if needed to have someone visit midday, every day, if no one will be home.
Foster Home Location: Cary, IL
Our organization uses 24PetWatch microchips, which include free registration into the 24PetWatch pet recovery service. For more information visit www.24petwatch.com or call 1-866-597-xxxx.
To help reduce the financial and health risk, this dog also comes with 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.sheltercare.com or call 1-866-375-PETS.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
Size: Large
Petfinder ID: xxxxxxxx
CONTACT:
Castaway Pet Rescue | Crystal Lake, IL | 224-637-xxxx
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