Tula Baloola

Meet Tula Baloola!

This joyful, almost four-year-old Boxer/American Pitbull Terrier mix is a celebration waiting to happen! Tula is a medium-sized girl, around 50 pounds, with an athletic build and a sleek black coat accented by a bright white chest patch. Her greetings are unforgettable, featuring full-body tail wags, happy wiggles, and an enthusiastic "arrrooooo!" to let you know just how thrilled she is to see you!

Playtime is Tula's jam, especially fetch followed by snuggle sessions. After a day packed with walks, play, and learning, she loves to curl up beside her favorite human, sometimes sharing soft snores that sound like the sweetest white noise. Tula is smart, attentive, and eager to learn with positive reinforcement. She already knows "sit," "down," "leave it," and "focus," and has excellent recall, making training a fun and rewarding experience. Her "velcro" affection means she loves staying close, whether on a car ride, an adventure, or just relaxing at home.

Tula is friendly with strangers, wonderful with children, and enjoys the company of other dogs. She recently stayed with an experienced dog sitter who cares for multiple dogs and kittens, and Tula did very well with both. The sitter observed that Tula appears interested in being friends with cats and may simply lack feline social skills rather than having any desire to harm them. With thoughtful introductions and guidance, Tula has shown encouraging signs that she can peacefully coexist with other animals. She would thrive in a caring environment with an active individual or family who enjoys daily adventures.

Tula can sometimes become reactive when separated from other dogs by barriers, particularly when dogs pass by a chain link fence. In those moments, her excitement and frustration can bubble over, and she has occasionally redirected that energy toward the other resident dog. These interactions have not caused injury, and the other dog has responded with appropriate communication, helping guide those moments. With thoughtful management and continued positive reinforcement, Tula continues learning calmer ways to handle these situations. Despite these occasional moments of frustration around barriers, Tula has demonstrated that she can do very well with other dogs in appropriate settings and enjoys having canine companions around her.

With her playful energy, big heart, and talent for enthusiastic conversations, Tula brings laughter, companionship, and warmth wherever she goes. If you're looking for a loyal cuddle partner, workout buddy, and cheerful shadow who loves deeply every single day, Tula may be ready to join your life!

Ideal Home

Tula would thrive in a caring environment with an active individual or family who enjoys daily adventures.

Ongoing Health

Tula has no known ongoing health conditions.

Training & Support

Tula knows "sit," "down," "leave it," and "focus," and has excellent recall. She can become reactive when separated from other dogs by barriers, but with thoughtful management and continued positive reinforcement, she is learning calmer ways to handle these situations.

Application Details:

• Applications to adopt Tula start by contacting us through Wags.

Transportation

Tula is currently located in Canton, NC. Long-distance adoptions are welcomed.