This gorgeous girl with the happy smile is Rhonda! She's an 8 year old American Staffordshire Terrier who is spayed, current on her vaccinations, microchipped and house trained & crate trained although she's not a fan of the crate. Picked up as a stray by Animal Control, Rhonda was a shelter favorite and stole the hearts of her Foster Mom and other Volunteers! They worked hard to find rescue for her and she was pulled within one hour of being euthanized! A healthy, strong dog who survived heartworm, her only health issue is seasonal alopecia where she loses some hair on her ears & sides in the cooler weather and it grows back in warmer weather.
Rhonda loves dogs and has a blast playing with her Foster Family's dogs then snuggling up & napping together afterwards. There's also cats in the home, who know not to run in front of dogs, so Rhonda mostly ignores them. We're not sure how she'd act around cats who'd zip past her and try to play, it might bring out her prey instincts. Rhonda adores kids, especially the two in her foster home and she would do best in a home without small kids or fragile adults since she's a sweet bundle of love who likes to show physical affection.
Rhonda is very easy to love and her charm and beauty make her hard to resist! Her ears are adorable and have a personality of their own, her eyes are a beautiful gold and when the sun hits them just right, they're stunning! She's absolutely gorgeous with a smile that steals hearts and she has the most perfect pout we've ever seen!
A sweetheart who is all about love, Rhonda is the best snuggle buddy in the world! Her Foster Family loves quality snuggle sessions with this pretty girl whether they're curled up on the couch together & watching tv or taking naps with her. Her best friend is their 11 year old daughter and they both adore each other. Rhonda hangs out with her in her room, sleeps with her and is her official cuddle buddy. The sweetest kisser ever, she's a lap dog even though she weighs 50lbs, and hugs are her specialty! She'll actually jump up to give hugs, which will make you fall in love with her more, and it's one of her most endearing qualities. Easy to please, Rhonda loves attention, especially belly rubs, ear rubs & butt scratches.
She's not just all beauty and charm, she's a fun girl to be around! She brings a lot of laughter to her Foster Family with her silly antics. Rhonda loves doing zoomies then plops down for a nap, she does splooties and she's a deep sleeper who will make you laugh when she's asleep by laying in the funniest positions, snoring or drooling. You can't help but love this goofy girl!
Tennis balls are Rhonda's favorite toy and she has the time of her life chasing them, and she also likes chewing on antlers occasionally. Walks are her favorite activity and she's walked with a leash & harness. She gets excited for the first few minutes once she goes out the door then calms down and walks very well. She does need daily walks but they don't need to be long, just where she can walk off a little energy, stretch her legs and enjoy some outside smells. Car rides are at the top of her best things in the world list although she sometimes wants to help you drive so a dog blanket takes care of that. When it comes to public places & crowds, this sweet girl can get overwhelmed. She’s a bit shy at first and gets nervous when she meets people who don’t know how to interact with dogs so her Forever Family needs to understand dog language and read signs that she's uncomfortable. When she does meet people who understand dogs, she makes an almost immediate connection and seems very comfortable with them. And, if they're really lucky, she'll give them one of her specialty hugs!
Food & treats are the way to Rhonda's heart, and work great when it comes to teaching her new things. A smart lady who listens very well, Rhonda knows the commands Sit, Off, Climb and Eyes, and she usually comes when called. She doesn't have annoying habits but will occasionally beg for food, and with those eyes, it's hard to say no! Rhonda is pretty quiet and only barks when needed, such as happy noises when it's dinner time or time to go for a walk, and if the doorbell rings. She does not like being in her crate, which is understandable. She spent too much time stuck in a kennel at AC, then when she had heartworm treatment, she had to be confined to her crate a lot. Her Foster Family keep her out when they leave, and Rhonda is usually a very good girl. To help desensitize her to the crate, she eats her meals in her crate, in her 11 year old best buddy's room, and they give her special treats in it.
Rhonda is looking forward to being loved for the rest of her life! If you'd like to make this sweet, special, beautiful, funny & charming snuggle buddy & couch potato all yours, please fill out an adoption application at https://www.actnowrescue.net/adoption-application. ... See more
