Rangitoto

Like the iconic maunga, Rangitoto is full of life and energy, with a playful wairua that makes her impossible to forget.

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About Rangitoto

  • Huntaway, American Pit Bull Terrier
  • Female
  • Good with children
  • 5 months
  • Can live with other dogs
  • Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre

Personality:

 

Rangitoto is such a fun, interactive, smiley girl. She loves people and is happiest when playing with you. She can be a little excitable/jumpy but she listens to correction and is so willing to please. 

 

Tamariki – 5+ as she can be a little boisterous for little ones. 
Cats – No cats, has shown a desire to chase.

Kūri – Great with dogs but loves people more and just wants to greet the handler.
Stock/poultry – Untested.
Size – Currently 14.3kgs. Likely to mature medium in size. 

 

Ideal home:

 

Her ideal home is with a whānau that understands the needs of high energy dogs or pit bull types. She needs nice boundaries, on going training and an active home than will give her lots of exercise and enrichment.

 

If your home is missing a little extra joy and adventure, Rangitoto might be the perfect fit.

 

Ready to meet or adopt?

If Rangitoto sounds like the perfect fit for your home, we’d love to hear from you. Just contact the Pukekohe team to arrange to meet. To apply, simply email the Pukekohe team with the dog’s name and a completed application form (PDF 855kb)

The adoption fee is $450, which includes:

  • Vet check
  • First vaccination (including Lepto and Kennel Cough)
  • Microchipping
  • De-sexing
  • Registration
  • Bath
  • Flea and worm treatment
  • 1-month free accident cover from Pet-n-Sur

Things you need to know:

  • All members of the family  - including dogs -  are required to come to a meet & greet appointment if selected in the adoption process. This includes out of Aucklanders.
  • A fully fenced section or outside containment will be needed to pass a property inspection.
  • We aim to find the best home for each dog, so adopting a dog is not on a first-in-first-served basis.
  • If you are unsuccessful, we will keep your application on file for 6 months or may suggest another dog that is suited to your application.

Contact by email Phone 098842029

Can’t make it to Pukekohe?

No problem - get in touch with the Pukekohe team and they’ll talk you through your options.

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