Chance

Hello there... I'm Chance 🤎🐾

I'm a handsome golden tan and white Boxer/Staffordshire Terrier mix with big bright amber eyes and a heart absolutely bursting with love. I'm about 4 years old and weigh around 52 pounds of muscle, cuddles, and nonstop devotion. 💕 If there's one thing you should know about me right away, it's this: I LOVE my people. Like... really love them. I want to be right by your side as much as possible, soaking up pets, belly rubs, affection, and making sure you always know you're loved and protected. Velcro dog status? Absolutely confirmed. 🥰 I'm also a very energetic and intelligent boy, which means I need an active home that can keep both my body and brain busy. Long walks, hikes, runs, puzzle toys, training sessions, games of fetch -- yes please! I'm highly food motivated, eager to please, and super smart, so training with me is actually a lot of fun. I love having a job to do and learning new things. 🧠✨ I do well with other dogs, but I definitely have an alpha personality and prefer to be the only male dog in the home. Slow, proper introductions are important so everyone starts off on the right paw. 🐕 Cats, squirrels, rabbits, and other little critters? Absolutely not for me. I've got a very strong prey drive and will happily patrol the yard looking for "intruders." 🐿️😅 I adore kiddos and do best with children around 12 and up because I'm a strong, enthusiastic guy with lots of energy... and apparently my tail has been described as "a weapon of mass destruction." 😂 Because of my strength and excitement level, I may not be the best fit for people with balance or mobility concerns either. I walk well on a leash overall, though I can pull when I get excited. I'm also an excellent travel buddy -- I load into the car nicely and love tagging along for adventures. 🚗💨 The good news? I'm already house trained, crate trained, and know how to use a doggie door when I have access to one. I'm also a very good guard dog and take protecting my people seriously. If something seems suspicious, I'll make sure you know about it. 💪 At the end of the day though, underneath all my muscles and protective instincts, I'm just a big affectionate baby who wants a family to love with my whole heart. 🤎🐾

Ideal Home

I'm looking for an active home that can keep my body and brain busy with plenty of exercise and enrichment. I need a home with children around 12 and up, and I must be the only male dog in the home. I cannot live with cats, squirrels, rabbits, or other small critters due to my strong prey drive. I may not be the best fit for people with balance or mobility concerns.

Ongoing Health

All animals at HSO are current on their vaccinations and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If not already spayed/neutered, there may be a short delay between when you select this pet and when they are ready to go home. Breed and age are determined based on observable physical traits. Actual lineage and birth date are rarely known.

Training & Support

I'm already house trained and crate trained. I know how to use a doggie door when available. I am eager to please and a quick learner, making training fun!

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Adoption fees: $80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years.

Transporation

I am located at the shelter. Please inquire about transportation options.