Luther is a sweet, silly, high-energy pup with a heart full of love and a personality that will keep you smiling. With his bouncy floppy ears and playful spirit, he's ready to find a forever home that will enjoy both his zoomies and his snuggles. He's a 1-year-old, neutered male Staffordshire Terrier mix who weighs about 55 pounds. Luther is curious, playful, smart, silly, and affectionate, seeking attention and happy to give plenty of kisses. He enjoys being close to his human and absolutely melts for belly scratches. When meeting strangers, he may act a little skittish at first but warms up quickly with gentle reassurance. In the car, he's still learning confidence getting in and out, but once inside, he enjoys looking out the window and settles nicely if his bed is with him. His floppy ears bounce adorably on walks, and he hasn't quite figured out how long his legs are yet, which makes fetch extra entertaining.
Ideal Home
Luther would do well in many types of homes, apartment or house, as long as he receives regular exercise and continued guidance. A backyard would be a bonus for zoomies, but daily walks and playtime are just as great. He doesn't mind if he's the only dog or has canine siblings, but he'll always choose his humans first. Given his young age and preference for human interaction, if there are no other dogs in the home, please be prepared to discuss how you plan to socialize him.
Ongoing Health
Luther is up-to-date on vaccinations and is neutered.
Training & Support
Luther is house-trained and has not had any accidents since his first day in foster care. He sleeps in his crate and, while he may protest briefly at first, he settles within a few minutes. When left alone (up to two hours), he typically just naps. He isn't ready to be left loose in the house yet, as he's still learning what is and isn't a toy. He can be somewhat barky when seeing other dogs on leash, but he walks beautifully side-by-side with a canine companion, and this can continue to improve with training. Luther shows no resource guarding over food or toys, even when hand-fed.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Our process starts with an application. If we think you might be a good fit, we will reach out to coordinate a phone interview.
- This is followed by a video call with the foster home.
- Virtual home visit, personal and vet reference checks are required to complete the process.
Transporation
Luther is currently in a foster home in Houston, Texas. Transport to an adopter is included in the adoption donation and runs every few weeks.
