Meet Michelle! This delightful 3-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing around 48 pounds, is a bundle of joy and affection looking for her forever family. Rescued from a high-kill shelter, Michelle is making the most of her second chance and is eager to share her love with a devoted adopter. She's a social butterfly, getting along wonderfully with other dogs and enjoying playful romps with her foster siblings. While she can be a bit enthusiastic during playtime, she's quick to read cues and adjust her behavior, showing a gentle spirit. Michelle is a versatile companion, equally happy running outdoors or settling in for a cozy nap indoors, making her a mellow and happy housemate. She has a sweet disposition with children ages 8 and up, though her excited jumps suggest a home with kids 12+ or dog-savvy teens would be ideal.
Ideal Home
Michelle would thrive in a home with another friendly dog. She's also looking for a family that can provide her with love, structure, and plenty of playtime. Due to her enthusiastic jumping, a home with children 12+ or dog-savvy younger teens is recommended. She's a bit of an escape artist and can scale fences, so a secure yard or consistent leash walks are a must. While she loves to chew, especially on outdoor treasures, supervision and crate time when unsupervised are important.
Ongoing Health
Michelle is a healthy girl with no specific health conditions mentioned.
Training & Support
Michelle is housebroken, crate trained, and enjoys her crate. She's highly food-motivated and a quick learner, but can be a bit of a counter-surfer when it comes to food, so she's fed separately and benefits from guidance during snack times. She responds well to redirection. She walks fairly well on leash but tends to pull, so continued leash training will help her improve.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Adoption applications can be found at the link provided.
Transportation
Michelle is currently in Houston, Texas, and is ready to transport to an approved adopter. Transports run every few weeks, and she will be on the next available transport once approved.
