Safe In My Skin

Available

6 months - 2 years|Pit Bull Terrier|Female|Medium|Richmond, VA

🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🐾 Friendly🚽 House Trained👨‍💼 Adult Home Only

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Safe In My Skin

Available

6 months - 2 years|Pit Bull Terrier|Female|Medium|Richmond, VA

🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🐾 Friendly🚽 House Trained👨‍💼 Adult Home Only

Safe in My Skin is a 1-year-old female mixed-breed dog, spayed and up to date on vaccinations. She is medium-sized, weighing 46 lbs. Though she's a shy girl, she is learning basic commands through her training program and is on her way to gaining confidence. Currently located in Richmond, VA, she prefers to be the only dog in her new home.

About Safe In My Skin

Meet Safe in My Skin, a lovely Pittie mix eagerly searching for her forever home. At just 1 year old, this medium-sized girl is both beautiful and shy. When she first arrived at the shelter, she was understandably nervous and withdrawn, but with time, she has learned to trust and reveal her sweet personality. Safe in My Skin is enrolled in Forever Home Fundamentals, a positive-reinforcement training program designed to help her develop confidence and basic obedience skills like sit, down, stay, and touch. She's making great strides through one-on-one sessions each week. However, she will thrive best as the only dog in the home. She can feel a bit intimidated when meeting other dogs, but with a loving adoptive family, she's bound to gain the confidence she needs. Could you be the loving person Safe in My Skin is waiting for? Email Christy.Hemsworth@rva.gov if you're interested in providing her with a forever home.

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Rescues & Shelters

Richmond Animal Care and Control (804) 646-5573

Location Address: 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue Richmond, VA 23222 Get directions

Questions about Safe In My Skin

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Safe in My Skin, as a Pittie mix, would do best in a calm, loving environment where she can receive plenty of individual attention. A home without other dogs will help her thrive.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Pittie mixes like Safe in My Skin benefit from a moderate amount of outdoor space for exercise and play, ideally in a secure, fenced yard.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Safe in My Skin is not usually recommended for homes with children, as her shy nature may struggle in busy environments.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Safe in My Skin might be best suited for experienced owners who can provide her the patience and consistent training she needs to continue building confidence.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Safe in My Skin does not get along with other dogs. She may need to be the only pet in her forever home.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
There is no information on how Safe in My Skin behaves around cats, but her preference for being an only dog suggests she may also prefer a pet-free home.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
There is no information regarding Safe in My Skin's behavior with small animals.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Safe in My Skin is initially shy around strangers. Building trust with her may take time, but she has a sweet disposition.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Safe in My Skin may experience anxiety if left alone for long periods due to her shyness and need for companionship.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Safe in My Skin requires consistent and patient training to help her build confidence and learn obedience skills, which she is currently receiving.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Safe in My Skin falls into the medium size range, weighing around 46 lbs.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Pittie mixes like Safe in My Skin typically have a lifespan of around 10 to 15 years with proper care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Safe in My Skin's shedding frequency isn't specified, but Pitties generally have short coats that shed moderately.