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VIDEO: Meet Swisher, the Sweet Pitbull. Iowa City Patch's Adopt this Pet of the Week (Adopted)
Each week Iowa City Patch features a new animal that needs a good home from the Iowa City Animal Shelter, this week we meet Swisher, a pitbull with a sweet heart.
This week Iowa City Animal Shelter kennel assistant Patti Ferguson shows us Swisher, a young goofy pitbull with a love for toys.
For more information on adopting Swisher you can call the Animal Shelter at: (319) 356-5295. Or visit the shelter at 4852 Sand Rd SE.
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From Swisher's Bio:
Name Swisher Center ID 069207 Arrival Date 02/14/2012 Gender Male Neutered Yes Age 2 years Breed Pit Bull Terrier Description Red/White Kennel Trained Yes EstimatedAdult Weight 55 lbs. Compatible
with Dogs May do fine, recommend a proper introduction. Recommend feeding separately - previous owner says he may guard. Compatible
with Cats No, previous owner reports he has and will harm small mammals. Compatible
with Children Over 8 years old - can overstimulate and also may guard from small children. Comments Swisher is an energetic, happy dog. When he wags his tail in a happy display, his entire rear end wags right with it! He knows sit and our Paws to Train volunteers are working on good leash walking manners and attention skills. Swisher has shown some interest in toys and may develop more when he is in a comfortable home.
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