Chickpea - Pit Bull Terrier Dog for Adoption in Princeton, Massachusetts

7-month-old male | Medium energy | Dog-friendly

Chickpea is a sweet, gentle young guy who is ready to find his forever family!

At just 7 months old, he has already mastered some of the important things in life--he knows sit, walks nicely on leash, is house-trained, and is crate-trained. Talk about an impressive little bean!

Chickpea has a mild-mannered, affectionate personality and absolutely loves being around his people. He enjoys getting attention and affection without being overly demanding, making him a wonderful companion for someone looking for a pup who can enjoy both adventures and downtime.

He is good with other dogs and would happily have canine friends in his forever home. Whether he's going for a walk, hanging out with his people, or showing off his good manners, Chickpea is an easygoing sweetheart who just needs a family to love him as much as he'll love them.

If you're looking for a loving, well-mannered young dog with a gentle personality, Chickpea may be your perfect match!

All known information about the animal is listed above. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history

Name: Chickpea
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (Breed Mix is not guaranteed - no DNA testing has been done)
Sex: Male
Age: 7 months
Weight: 35 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Too young - Spay/Neuter Contract will be required and strictly enforced.
Vaccinations: Puppy vaccines will be up to date. All vaccinations required after adoption are the adopter's responsibility.
Heartworm: Too young (testing is done at 6 months of age)
House-trained: Yes Crate-trained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes

Location of dog currently: Medway, MA

Puppy Adoption Fee: $500.00 (includes transport fee when applicable)
v $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee applies to Massachusetts residents.

Adoption Fee Includes:
~Preadoption vaccinations, complete examinations, and microchipping.
~Spay/neuter surgery rebate, paid to the adopter once proof of surgery is provided to Paws New England. We are happy to provide a list of low-cost spay/neuter clinics upon request.

ATTENTION:
Puppies are wonderful--but they are also a big commitment. Before applying, please make sure you're ready for the time, patience, and training they require.

>Puppies should not be crated for more than 3-4 hours at a time.
>Your home will need to be puppy-proofed.
>Expect chewing, nipping, scratching, accidents, and lots of supervision while they learn.
>If you have young children, be sure they're prepared for normal puppy behavior.
>Training, socialization, exercise, and consistency are essential.

Unless you're an experienced dog owner and your Adoption Coordinator is comfortable with your experience, you will be required to attend puppy training and/or behavior classes. Our goal is to help you and your puppy build a happy, successful, lifelong relationship.

Important Information

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs are cared for in foster homes throughout the South and New England.

Your adoption donation helps cover veterinary care, transportation, and other expenses for your adopted dog. It also helps us continue to save senior dogs and dogs with serious medical needs or injuries. While their adoption donations are often reduced, their veterinary costs are typically much higher.

When you adopt a young, healthy dog or puppy, you're also helping us give another dog a second chance. Thank you for supporting our mission and making rescue possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.

Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.

The Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.