Peeps
These fluffy marshmallow bunnies have been a fan favorite for over 70 years and a colorful addition to Easter baskets everywhere.
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Background Info:
Peeps came in as a stray to the city shelter, was adopted out, rehomed then dumped back to original adopters who still didn't want her then put with a relatives older unfriendly dog that attacked her and finally dumped back to the city shelter all within her very young life. When they asked us to consider her to help the fate of her future we couldn't resist saying yes!
Adoption Fee: $150
Breed: Pit Bull mix
Sex: Female
Age: 1-3 yrs
Weight: 35 - 45 lbs
Health Condition:
Peeps came to us with some possible signs of life on a chain. She had a scar around her neck reminiscent of some sort of embedded collar. Her fur has started to cover it over nicely and it never broke that spunky spirit! She is all healthy and ready for adoption!
Physical Description:
Pint size powerhouse!! Peeps is like a shrunken full grown Pit Bull! She has a strong athletic body with well muscled legs with great conformation. Peeps, aptly named after the Peeps Bunnies, with her adorable and expressive face with those big round eyes and dare we forget the magnificent specimens of tall and wide radio signal like ears with the perfect little ear tip flips make her look like the cutest bunny treat you ever did see! Her gorgeous thick blue/grey coat with her little white toe tips that of course enhance her tippy tap toe dances she does when excited just rounds out how precious she is!
Current Living Situation:
Peeps is currently at our small shelter in a large kennel with indoor and outdoor access. She tends to keep her kennel pretty clean for her age growing up in rough situations and seems to be using her doggie door to do her business outside. This volunteer favorite is always Super excited to hangout with her humans as she knows she will either get to play and expel her energy in the big yard playing fetch or show off her smarts with a puzzle. After her timeout she goes peacefully to sleep in her kennel dreaming of her forever home.
Personality:
Cheerleader, quite actually Peeps is life's personal cheerleader! She exudes happiness and positivity. Peeps is Love! This fun gal has a lot of energy but is also 100% down to velcro herself next to you and stare into your soul as she IS your best friend whether you know it or not lol! Peeps is looking for someone who is willing to give her all that back to her as well, after all, don't we all deserve a cheerleader in our corner?!
Behavior with people:
She LOVES her Humans! After all she's been through with sooo many people tossing her from one home to another this beautiful soul Still Loves Us! The excitement in her body when she sees you is catching. If you are looking for never ending love in your life, here's your gal!
Behavior with children:
We have not had Peeps around children yet, however with her energy and quick movements we believe a home with older kids with responsible parenting is best.
Behavior with other dogs:
We believe Peeps could live with a compatible male with good breed management after extremely slow introductions.
Behavior with other animals:
While we haven't seen Peeps with any cats or other animals she does seem to show some prey drive which makes us believe she would do best in a home with no cats.
Training:
Oh My Goodness is this girl Smart!! Peeps is a trainers dream dog to capture that wicked smart brain, which in turn wears her out, which then also makes for a Good Dog! Peeps is well versed in "sit", "down", "wait", "look" and is also doing well with redirection if she is around other dogs to "place" on her cot. Peeps is looking for someone who Wants to continue to expand her training and see just how far she can go with creative and or agility training!
Best Attribute:
Positive outlook on life. We want to say her love, but when you break it down she can only love that hard after all she's been through with her positivity! If you can't tell... We think she's pretty great ;)
Even if you can’t adopt this sweetheart, you can still help by donating for their care.
Information updated on 5/10/2025 JR
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