Arwain

Hello, my name is Arwain. Some say I am a Pit Bull Mastiff mix but we're not sure... At only 7 months old, I'm almost 60 lbs. and I will probably grow to be as big as 100 lbs. or more. Now this doesn't mean that I cannot live in a home without a yard, my brother does well in such a home as long as he gets his walks! I am an active puppy but not too energetic, I play for a little while but really appreciate lounging on my bed! I take plenty of naps but that's probably because everything exhausts me being that I am still a puppy. I enjoy hanging out with my big brother Bluto, I really look up to him because he seems to know so much! I wouldn't say I'm dependent on Bluto but he's definitely my best-friend. We do everything together from playing, eating, walking and sleeping together. Bluto is very smart, well-behaved and calm- I learn from the best! I like chewing on ropes, stuffed animals but most of all cow hooves. I'm still going through my "chewing stage" so my foster Mom gives me plenty of bones to work on. Some say I am adventurous but that's probably because I like to explore every nook and cranny in the house and yard. My favorite things to do are long walks and wrestling with my foster brother.

People tell me I'm more adoptable if I'm savvy so here's what I've picked up so far: Sit, Down, Stay, and Off. By the way, I do stand by the door when I need to do my business outside, something I learned from my big brother :)

An ideal home for me would be one that would have a play-mate but if not, I really enjoy play-dates with my foster parents' friends' dogs. If you're not sure if I'm a fit for your home, come and meet me! You won't regret it ;)

Click here to fill out an adoption application.

Note about puppies: Many people want to adopt pit bull puppies because they feel that, by adopting them younger, there is less chance that they will be aggressive as they get older. While human aggression is not a predisposed standard trait of this breed, a very real likelihood of maturing into canine aggression does exist. Good socialization will certainly help with the aggression that any unsocialized breed might have as they get older. This aggression can be bourne from the fear of the unknown and socialization early and often is the best solution to this. Unfortunately, there is also a component of some pit bulls that is a genetic canine aggression (aggression towards other dogs). This cannot be socialized out and generally does not manifest itself until they reach maturity, which can be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years of age. If you are adopting a puppy to include into a multi-dog family, be aware that, through no fault of his own, this puppy can mature into a dog that might be unpredictable with the other dogs in your family and out in the world. This is not a certainty by any means but something that a responsible pit bull owner should know and be aware of.

Please note that Pit Bull Rescue San Diego does not adopt on a first come first served basis. Generally we have formed an opinion about the sort of home that we want for each of the dogs in our program. This opinion is formed from knowing each dog and observing their interactions in various situations and through periodic evaluations. Our goal is to place our charges in the home that is the best possible for that particular dog. Our only goal is happiness and forever homes for our dogs. A forever home is most likely to happen when we do the best we can to find lifestyles and personalities that match.

We are aware that this is a human process and that you may or may not agree with our decisions. Please understand that we take very seriously the lives placed in our hands for this brief time and our decisions are only made out of protectiveness for the breed and the specific dogs we are placing and not out of any judgment of you or your life.