Ava
Date In: 9/28/11
Age on intake: 7 months
Breed: American pit bull terrier
Gender: Spayed female
Are you looking for a constant, devoted companion? Maybe a Therapy Dog to do community service? A fun dog to train for the sport of Agility? Ava can be any of those things and more! She is a beautiful blue fawn girl with a joyous exuberance for life! Ava is playful and smart and needs someone who will be able to devote time to training her as well and give her a lot of attention. Despite her energy, she has a wonderful “on/off switch.” She is a compact little girl, which is a good thing because she could easily become a couch and bed hog!
Ava was first found running as a stray at 7-months old; it’s hard to imagine that no one missed her. She has captured the heart of volunteers and has become the official greeter at PetSmart adoption clinics. If someone wants to play, she’s all for it! But she is just as happy to plop herself on a lap. She will literally flop into your arms and then roll over on her back for belly rubs. Her tail and her tongue are both dangerous weapons that never stop. When she gets excited from all the attention, her ears and muzzle flush pink!
In additional to her wonderful disposition, Ava is also very smart. She accepted a head collar without a fuss and walks beautifully with it. She has been trained with a clicker and is now beyond learning basic commands and moving on to higher levels of training. Ava thrives on human interaction and is eager to please. Ava is also a lover of children. She interacts very well with kids of all ages, and seems to seek them out. It isn’t uncommon to find a pile of children on the floor, and Ava right in the middle of them. Despite being beautiful inside and out, Ava has been overlooked in the kennel for months due to a misunderstanding of her breed. However, she is a true example of what this breed really is like- loving, loyal, and devoted family dogs. Ava loves everyone and everyone loves her, but she is still waiting for that special person or family to share her love with forever.
Ava when she first came to the shelter.






