Delilah

My two favorite activities in the world are cuddling and playing with toys. Don't ask me to choose between the two. I really love cuddling! But I also really love playing with toys! I understand that there's a time and place for each, so if Mom and Dad are settled down, I know it's cuddle time. I can recognize a toy from a mile away and don't chew anything but toys (not even shoes!). If my foster sister doesn't want to play, I just grab a toy and start romping around by myself. My foster mom thinks it's the cutest thing, she says it's like I have an "Only Child Syndrome" although I'm not an only-child.

I love to play with ropes to tug away but I am obsessed with chewy toys as well to include some kong-like toys that Mom says are durable. I also love cow-hooves and all types of rawhide.

I make my family laugh a lot. My foster Mom is kinda silly because she sometimes wishes I would kiss less- I can't help spreading the Love! However, I don't lick as much anymore because I'm now comfortable in my Foster home.

My favorite games with my canine friends are chasing and wrestling. I hear I'm a pretty gentle wrestler but Mom still considers it big dog-play.

When Im in an off leash area I always respect other dogs' space, I can read their signals well when they don't want me around. I keep hearing that I'm submissive and sweet.

I have lived with kids in the 2 and 5 years old range. I love kids! Especially giving them kisses :)

Currently I live with my foster sister (who is a dog) but we sometimes visit my foster Dad's house. I really like going there because I get to play with two dogs then come inside and hang out with the cat. They even have chickens! I'm good with just about every animal I meet. In fact, I don't seem to have a mean bone in my body. It's part of my cuddly-nature. I just want to be friends!

In case youre wondering, I do ask to go out when I gotta go.

People tell me that I'm more adoptable if I know things. Here are the commands that I've already learned - "Sit," "Lay Down," "Get Down" (or Off), "Kennel" - I immediately go into my crate because I am comfy there, "Out of the Kitchen" - for when Mom is cooking or eating. Mom is impressed because I've learned that the kitchen starts where the carpet ends. I'm really good at coming to you and sticking right by your side but the leash is another story- trust me, I'm working on it. I'm really eager to please though, so whoever is working with me has an easy time. I'm pretty sensitive so a heavy-handed trainer is not a good fit for me. In fact, I can be pretty nervous about men at first, let's just say it was a bad past. If someone were to yell I may get so scared that I pee a little but there's really no need to yell because I just go around trying to do the best thing. I love pleasing my humans :) When I'm on furniture and Mom wants to lay a blanket for me she says "Get Down." If I had my choice, I'd be allowed on all furniture because that's the best place for cuddling. However, I've learned that when Dad's around, I have to sleep on my bed. I'm happy to do so and I am especially good at staying in my crate; I really like it in there.

My foster family knows me pretty well and they think the perfect family for me would be one with other animals because I'm very friendly to all creatures!

If you're not sure if I'd be a good fit in your home, go ahead and schedule a time to meet me, no strings attached- you'll really enjoy petting me!

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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 opinon 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.