Snowy Sasha

******Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected with the placement for a video chat. Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time************ We are a volunteer run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. IF you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please make sure you have spoken with them, and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog. Snowy Sasha, 8 month old, spayed female pit bull mix, 48pounds. Snowy is in a foster home in Houston, TEXAS and can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up! From what her rescuers know of Snowy’s existence – Snowy spent most of her young life on a short chain wearing a heavy leather harness without socialization. Snowy is catching up on so many puppy experiences and critical life stages she was robbed of while being isolated at such a young age. All considered, Snowy is doing well with learning how to be a part of a pack, trust humans and live indoors. Snowy Sasha plays vigorously (hard), she enjoys playing chase & tackle and tug of war with her foster siblings, and will herd her siblings biting and chewing at their feet during play. Snowy plays with dogs of all sizes (large, medium, and small while in her foster home ranging from an 80 lb. Staffordshire Terrier, 45lb Black mouth Cur, 30 lb. Shepard mix to a 12 lb. Chiweenie) and is learning how to be a part of a pack. She is learning to pick up and read cues from her playmates and when to playing. As she's had nearly no socialization to date, Snowy requires slow, supervised introductions but once she is introduced properly, she is comfortable and will play well with other dogs. Snowy does fine on a leash - she's not all over the place, walks calmly, and pulls only a moderate bit. Her foster mom is working on her leash skills, so she has not had a great deal of exposure to other dogs who are on a leash in public settings but notes that Snowy becomes reactive when she sees other dogs on a leash, barking loudly. We have not introduced her to cats yet, but she has met older kids (12-16 years old) with no issues at all. Based on her energy level, we believe she would be okay with small children. It is important no matter how old the kids in a home are that they understand and respect animal behavior cues. Snowy is house broken and her foster is working to train her to alert using door bells. She is crated when unable to be supervised and while sleeping at night. When her foster is home working, Snowy is left unattended in the kitchen and does fine with “puppy-proofing” of the room since she's still in that puppy exploring/chewing phase. Snowy has displayed some resource guarding around food, treats and bones so she does best when fed separately in her kennel or a different room. When her fellow foster pup attempts to take her antler or cow hoof while she is actively chewing on it, she will show her teeth and give a low growl. A moderately active home would suit her energy level. Snowy plays vigorously with other dogs and enjoys a good daily walk but calms down easily and naps throughout the day. Snowy’s peak playful times are when she wakes up early in the morning and evening before bed. She looooves to play with stuffed toys with squeakers in them and playing tug with the other dogs, especially the bungie rope toy hung in her backyard. She will benefit from another dog of similar size, age and energy level to play with or regular exposure to a play group (doggy day care) to continue her positive socialization. Being around humans is new to Snowy, she's learning how to trust and once she feels comfortable, she's very affectionate and eager to please. She enjoys showing and receiving affection and being near her humans. Gentle encouragement go a long way for Snowy when meeting strangers and she would love a patient, understanding and reassuring adopter to call Mom/Dad. Snowy is a “diamond in the rough” who will thrive in a home with forever parents who are patient and willing to continue train her. Forever parents who are experienced dog owners, even Staffie/Pittie breed experience with a familiarity of the breed quirks. Slow introductions take place over one to two weeks at least. The first week, the new pet should be contained to a separate room in a kennel and given time to decompress. Once acclimated to their new environment, the pets are allowed to pass by one another's kennels and watched for reaction. After another day or two of successful kennel passes, the pets can begin meeting on opposite sides of a baby gate or other barrier before progressing to supervised and leashed interactions. Assuming all has gone smoothly to this point, pets can be allowed off leash to interact. Another great way to "slow" intro a dog is through parallel walks on opposite sides of a street or with one dog far ahead of the other, slowly meeting until side-by-side. It is important potential adopters give their new family member time to adjust, as it is a big change for these pets. ***Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. *** Interested in applying to adopt her? Fill out an adoption application at the link below! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDAR/Dog