Meet Tess 🤍
I'm Tess the Mess, a 2.5-year-old Dogo girl with a big heart and an even bigger personality. My journey hasn't been an easy one. My sister and I were found as "strays" and ended up in a shelter, where a bad experience with other dogs changed how I felt about canine friends. When my time was almost up, a rescue stepped in and gave me the second chance I so desperately deserved. Now I'm thriving at a farm in Tampa, FL, surrounded by people who believe in me.
Today, Tess 2.0 is a confident, joyful girl weighing just under 90 pounds. I absolutely adore people and soak up attention like sunshine. Walks are one of my favorite things, and I also know how to entertain myself. My morning zoomies are legendary, and I take toy collecting very seriously! I even dive into the pond to retrieve toys, head underwater and all.
Food is the way to my heart, which makes training fun and rewarding (hot dogs earn bonus points). I've come a long way since my shelter days, healed up beautifully, and my bright white coat now matches how good I feel inside. I'm also continuing to build confidence around other dogs from a safe distance, which I'm really proud of.
Ideal Home
I’m looking for a home where I can be the only pet, with a patient, active family who understands my past and wants to help me keep growing. A yard to run and play in would be ideal. I haven’t been around cats or young kids, so an adult-only home or one with older children is best.
Ongoing Health
I've healed up beautifully from my past experiences.
Training & Support
Food is the way to my heart, which makes training fun and rewarding (hot dogs earn bonus points). I’m also continuing to build confidence around other dogs from a safe distance, which I’m really proud of.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
I am currently in Tampa, FL, and can be transported to approved adopters.
