Dexter

My story

Meet Dexter, a loving ~2 year old neutered male Staffy/bully mix, weighing about 64 lbs. This sweet, gentle boy was rescued from horrific conditions in East Tennessee, where he was forced to live outdoors on a short lead with no shelter, starving and malnourished. A Good Samaritan stepped in, nursing him back to health, and now Dexter is ready to find his forever home. Despite his past, Dexter has blossomed into a happy, friendly boy who loves everyone he meets! He is great with dogs, cats, people, and kids, and has even thrived in doggie daycare, playing nicely with dogs of all sizes and energy levels. His TN foster describes Dexter as a total lover who adores snuggling, especially at night (she also says he has a hilarious snore! ). He enjoys swimming, playing fetch, and going on walks, showing zero reaction to other people or dogs passing by. Dexter is also besties with his foster cat sibling and is amazing with children, handling the chaos with ease. From Dexters's CT foster:  "Dexter loves people, children, cats, other dogs, chew toys, walks, riding in the car, naps, cuddling with his humans, swimming, eating, and playing fetch!  Some fun facts Dexter wants you to know about him: 'I am super smart! I know how to come when you call me, sit, give paw, and lie down AND I am fully housebroken! I'm a good boy even when my humans have to go away for periods of time, but my favorite place to be is where you are. I really love having company. I came from a bad situation of neglect in TN and I didn't get fed, my foster family introduced me to beef brisket & vanilla ice cream and they are my FAVORITE! I LOVE to eat and am very treat motivated!' " Dexter is medically up to date, housebroken, and crate trained (he does require crating when left alone due to occasional chewing). With his loving nature and adaptability, Dexter would thrive in a forever home with a family who can provide patience, love, and stability.  Apply today to meet this special boy and give him the happy ending he deserves! Click HERE for Adoption Application: pawsrescueleague.org/adopt Adoption fees vary based on the dog and are not negotiable. As a small rescue that does not receive government funding or grants, we rely on adoption fees to stay afloat. Adoption fees help cover the following: vaccinations, wellness exams, heartworm/4DX testing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter (age-appropriate), microchipping, transport expenses, and other rescue-related overhead/administrative costs. Paws Rescue League, Inc is an all-inclusive rescue that does NOT only rescue puppies and young, healthy dogs.  We make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs, knowing that we will likely incur higher veterinary expenses and that these dogs may take longer to get adopted.  As such, an individual adoption fee is not only reimbursing PRL for expenses directly related to that dog, but it is also helping us to continue our mission of taking in dogs that would otherwise be too much of a financial burden to save. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance. Thank you for your support and understanding! ##2411390##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Dexter, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.