About JOJO

SET TO BE EUTHANIZED 1/4 8 am FOSTER NEEDED IMMEIDATLY. I AM DOG AND KID FRIENDLY. 480 331 4188 I'm a 5-year-old, neutered, black and white American Pit Bull Terrier (73 lbs.). My previous owners said many good things about me! They told shelter staff that I was good with the other dog in the home, liked children, and would go to a 'sit' with a finger snap. They said I liked to go for runs and walks and would be calm and relaxed after that. They also said I was protective of my home and family. Because of this, I bit two strangers, once when groceries were being pushed through the front door and once when a person walked into the back yard to clean the pool. This is not an unusual response when stranger enters a dog's home. The shelter said these bites appeared provoked in both instances and that I had good bite inhibition. When my family left me at the shelter, I was nervous because I didn't know what was happening to me. Despite being anxious, I allowed staff to handle and pet me with no issues, and I walked to my kennel on leash. I was easy to leash but pulled a little during the walk to the play yard. While in the yard, I came to staff for attention and petting, and took treats but was a little grabby. I was easily returned to my kennel. I don't have a current dog assessment, but one done in 2019 indicated that I had a gentle play style and was tolerant of dogs. I was a good family dog and could be good for another family. I need to be protected when an unfamiliar person is entering my home. I don't want to be put down and I don't think this is a reason for me to die! Will you save my life? Love, JoJo�%9D%A4

Maricopa County
phoenix, Arizona