Sentry

Sentry is a delightful 6.5-month-old male Retriever/Pit Bull mix with an estimated DOB of January 2026. He currently weighs 40 pounds and is expected to be a large dog when fully grown. Sentry was rescued from a rural dumping area in Texas along with his mother, Wanda, and his siblings. He has a happy-go-lucky attitude and loves to cuddle, play with his siblings, and go for walks. Sentry is affectionate, playful, and brings joy to everyone he meets. He's a confident pup who is eager to make new friends, whether they have two legs or four. Sentry is already potty-trained and is growing into a well-rounded and loving companion. He has been raised with his littermates and mother and enjoys playing with other dogs. He has also done well with children and happily accepted attention from everyone at a recent community event. Sentry is continuing to work on his leash skills and basic obedience, and he is eager to learn.

Ideal Home

Sentry would thrive in a home that can provide continued socialization, positive reinforcement, and consistency. He would benefit greatly from a home that already has another friendly, well-mannered dog to help him learn appropriate play and communication. If a home does not have another dog, a strong plan for continued socialization through training classes, playdates, or supervised daycare is essential. Homes where someone is not routinely away for more than four to six hours at a time are preferred, as Sentry will benefit from regular potty breaks, exercise, enrichment, training, and human interaction as he matures.

Ongoing Health

No specific ongoing health conditions are mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Sentry is potty-trained but is still an adolescent and learning about the world. He is continuing to practice his leash skills and basic obedience and is eager to learn. Ongoing positive reinforcement, consistency, and continued leash practice will help him thrive. Continued socialization with new people, places, sounds, and friendly dogs is crucial for building his lifelong confidence.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• You will be connected with the placement for a video chat after completing the initial screen.
• Transports run every few weeks and dogs will be on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
• A volunteer-run rescue, serious adopters are encouraged to apply.
• If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please ensure they are on board.
• The process includes an application, a phone interview, a video call with the foster home, a virtual home visit, and personal and vet reference checks.

Transporation

Sentry is currently located in Houston, Texas. He can be transported to an approved adopter arranged by the rescue. Transport is included in the adoption donation.