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Hi, I'm

Gilligan

American Pit Bull Terrier

currently located at

Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter

Kansas City, MO

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age

Adult

gender

Male

color

Black - with White

size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

pet id

45014580

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My story

Pet Location: Canine Behavior Center - Please arrive at the shelter by 4:00 on adoption days to meet me!I’m Enrolled In A Training Program: I am enrolled in our LIFT University program. This is a program for dogs to learn confidence in new situations, and also to work on their impulse control. Can Live In Apartments: Apartments or shared living spaces are not recommended. Requires Fenced In Yard: Recommended. If you do have a fence, it MUST be at least 6ft and secure, as I like to explore!Housetrained (Potty-trained): MostlyCrate trained: YesCan Go Home With Other Dogs: Yes, I must go home with another dog, as it boosts my confidence!Must Meet Adopter`s Current Dog(s) Before Going Home: Yes, you must have your dog present in order to meet me. Does Well With Cats: No-I must have a home with no cats.Can Go Home With Children: Yes-I must meet all children in the home. Must Meet All Family Members Before Going Home: Recommended that I meet all family I will need to go home on a martingale collar which is an anti-slip collar.Some of Wayside’s pets are eligible for a Slumber Pawty, a 7-10 day in-home trial period pre-adoption.Slumber Pawty Eligible: YesCheck out my super cool new video! Scroll through my pictures to see it.Hi there, I’m Gilligan! I’m a curious, silly, smart, joyful goofball full of love. I can’t wait to show you my big smile and then give you a glimpse into my even bigger heart. I’ve been busy charming all my friends here at Wayside for a while now, and they remind me every day that I am such a good boy. I’m really quite remarkable, too. I’m a survivor! I hope maybe today will be the day that we finally find each other! I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life for you. I hope you feel the same.I’m a handsome, 3-year-old, 80-pound bundle of pure sweetness, with the cutest face, a tail that never stops wagging, and a happy, resilient, delightful personality. I’m already crate trained and mostly housebroken, too, once I get settled in and used to my routine. Please keep me on a consistent schedule and stay patient with me as I adjust to my new life with you. It seems like ages ago when I was transferred to Wayside, after being rescued from a horrible situation. My life was filled with neglect and loneliness at the hands of an awful breeder. I’m the only dog still at Wayside from the group that was rescued that day. I’m so happy for all the other dogs, a

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

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Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter

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3901 Martha Truman Road

Kansas City, MO 64137

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