Meet Michelle! This adorable 3-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing around 48 pounds, is a true gem looking for her forever family. Rescued from a high-kill shelter, Michelle is eager to embrace her second chance at happiness. She's a social butterfly, especially with other dogs, and loves to play and nap with her foster siblings. While she can be a bit enthusiastic during play, she's quick to pick up on cues and adjust. Michelle is a well-behaved girl indoors, happily settling down for naps after her bursts of playful energy. She's also proven to be sweet and loving with children ages 8 and up, though her excitement can lead to jumping, so a home with kids 12+ or dog-savvy teens would be ideal. Michelle is housebroken and crate trained, even enjoying her crate as a comfy spot during the day. She's a fast learner, especially when food motivated, but can be a little sneaky with snacks, so separate feeding and guidance are recommended. She walks well on leash with continued training and loves to chew, so supervision and appropriate chew toys are a must. Michelle is also an escape artist and requires a secure yard or consistent leash walks. She's a quirky, affectionate girl who loves to be close to her people, often seeking cuddles and attention. Michelle would thrive in a home with another friendly dog and a family ready to offer love, structure, and plenty of playtime.
Ideal Home
Michelle would thrive in a home with another friendly dog and a family that can offer her love, structure, and playtime. A home with kids 12+ or dog-savvy younger teens is recommended due to her tendency to jump when excited. A secure yard or consistent leash walks are essential as she can be an escape artist.
Ongoing Health
Michelle is a healthy 3-year-old spayed female.
Training & Support
Michelle is fully housebroken and crate trained. She is food motivated and learns quickly but can be sneaky around food and may try to steal treats or other dogs' meals. She responds well to redirection. She tends to pull on the leash and walk in front, so continued leash training is beneficial. She loves to chew, especially on outdoor items, and requires supervision when unsupervised.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please ensure all decision-makers in your household are on board before applying.
- Be prepared for an initial screen followed by a video chat.
Transporation
Michelle is currently located in Houston, Texas. Transports run every few weeks to approved adopters. We will schedule transport on the next available run once approved.
