Autumn is an American Pit Bull Terrier mix, about 7 or 8 months old. She’s a friendly, gentle young dog who’s a little shy and sensitive, so she’ll need kind handling and positive, reward-based training to help her build her confidence. She’s excellent with other dogs and loves the dog play group. “Autumn is the play group’s ‘little miss perfect,'” says Jane Marshall, the dog trainer who runs the group. “She has such great dog skills! She loves to play chase, wrestle, and, in the middle of all the fun, she takes time out to come and say hello to us humans! She has been the best friend for many dogs who have been adopted, having taught so many of them how to play and have fun. She helped the shy puppies gain confidence and she showed the older, worried dogs how to have a good time. That’s a big job for such a young dog.” Autumn will be a sweet addition to a kind, loving family.
Autumn lives in kennel 6. For more information about Autumn, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org. To view her webpage, visit apsofdurham.org/autumn.
Adoption fees for dogs and puppies typically range from $100-$175, which includes a basic medical exam, spay or neuter surgery, microchip implantation, rabies and other vaccinations, intestinal parasite check, heartworm test and deworming. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so all dogs have had their adoption fees reduced to just $50 for this month only. October is also Pit Bull Awareness Month, and everyone who adopts a pit bull or pit mix will get a free T-shirt.
Thanks to our sponsors, new owners of each adopted featured pet will receive a complimentary first wellness visit from Park Vet Hospital, a pet pillow from Sew Fine II, a $25 gift card to Rockwood Furniture and a free day of boarding at Sunny Acres Pet Resort.
The Animal Protection Society of Durham, located at 2117 E. Club Blvd., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been helping animals in the community since 1970, and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1990. In addition to county funding, APS relies on donations from individuals and corporations to feed, shelter and provide medical attention for the nearly 7,000 stray, surrendered and abused animals it cares for each year. The shelter is open Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri., 10:30am-5pm; Wed. 10:30am-6pm; and Sat. 10am-2pm. For more information, call 919-560-0640 or visit www.apsofdurham.org.
