COURTESY POST (not a HFP Dog):
Meet Nipsy! 5 year old Male. Born July 2015. Dark brown and white half pit/half unknown, but we assume either black lab or boxer. Neutered, 60-65 lbs.
Where did you get this dog?: A family member.
How long have you owned this dog?: 5 years
Why is the dog being given up?: Animals, especially pits, are not allowed in our new living situation. Sadly looking to rehome our dog Nipsey due to our living situation.
Nipsey is very friendly, happy, and energetic. He loves humans, children, and other dogs although he’s been an “only child” his whole life.
He has grown up with my children, let’s them wrestle with him and he plays right along without ever getting aggressive or nipping.
He likes walks. He likes to sleep with you but will also sleep in his doggie bed if the human beds are off limits. He knows “no” and “go lay down” and “stop”, “paw” and other commands. He also doesn’t like cats as we have just realized. He’s a great doggie, very loving and affectionate, & we’re hoping to find him another great family!
Check the words that best describe your dog.: FRIENDLY, PROTECTIVE, ACTIVE, PLAYFUL, SMART, AFFECTIONATE, OBEDIENT, GENTLE
Is your dog housebroken?: Yes
Does the dog get along with:: Dog-Friendly
Nipsey has been the only dog, but always wants to play with other dogs he sees on walks or at dog parks. He will whine to get to them sometimes, as he loves to play. He is energetic and always wants to get to another dog to sniff and play with.
Sometimes, dogs who aren’t as friendly as Nipsey get irritated with him & will growl/bark at him. Nipsey will sometimes bark our growl back but only as a defense mechanism. Then he will want to play again. He’s never been in a fight, never bit, and never charged another dog nor human.
Does your dog have handling sensitivities? How is your dog meeting strangers?: No, Nipsey loves other humans.
Does the dog like children?: Yes
Are there children in the home?: Yes
What are their ages?: 10 and 12. Has been around them since ages 5 & 7.
Where does the dog sleep?: In the house on his doggie bed, he will sleep on a couch or bed if you let him.
Is the dog allowed on your furniture?: No
Is the dog crate trained?: Yes
Where do you keep your dog: Inside when were home, outside when not.
Desrcibe any training the dog has: Nipsey knows “go lay down” “wanna go for a walk” “no” “sit” “paw” “stop”
Does the dog have any known health problems?: No
Does the dog like riding in the car?: Yes
What does the dog like?: People, toys, affection.
Does the dog jump kiddie gates or fences?: No
Is the dog a digger?: No
More about Nipsey:
Nipsey loves to be pet, cuddle and to get in laps and play.Nipsey wakes up around 7-8 am. Sometimes he’s energetic and sometimes he likes to lie down and take a sin bath. He always wants to be inside with the family. He eats in the morning and in the evening. He loves running around in the yard. He goes on a few walks a week but doesn’t need it much as he runs a lot on his own outside. Before Covid he would be left outside from 7 am til about 3pm and Indoors whenever we are home we well as has always slept inside.
Please provide a summary of the “ideal” home for your dog:: A home without cats, and a home with a yard as he loves to run. Also someone who is big on affection and cuddles as that is what he loves.