Hershey

Meet Hershey, a 3.5-year-old, 42-pound spayed female Pit Bull Terrier/Bulldog mix with a heart as sweet as her name! Hershey was found wandering the streets of Houston until her amazing foster stepped in and gave her a safe place to land. Since then, she's blossomed into a loyal, affectionate, and easygoing companion who is ready for a forever home of her own. This low-rider cuddle bug absolutely adores her humans, she's happiest when she's curled up next to you on the couch or following you from room to room. She's the kind of dog who bonds deeply with her humans and thrives in a home where she can be part of the family's daily life. Hershey is fully housebroken and does well in her crate. She's great on a leash, walks calmly, and loves getting out to sniff and explore the neighborhood. While she may be short in stature, she carries herself with confidence and will let you know if someone's at the door – her little bark is all part of her charm! She's playful, curious, and loves a good case of the zoomies, especially in a yard where she can run off some energy. While she's generally mellow indoors, she enjoys regular walks, sniff sessions, and time outside.

Ideal Home

Hershey is looking for a stable, loving home where she can continue to thrive, feel safe, and be someone's loyal sidekick. Loud noises like fireworks and thunderstorms can spook her, so a calm, secure environment during those moments is important. Hershey has had a positive experience with children, including a gentle 9-year-old boy, and her affectionate nature makes her a great match for a home with respectful kids. She has a bouncy play style and may put her front paws on another dog to initiate play. Because of this, she'd do best either as the only pet (where she can soak up all the love!) or with a calm, tolerant dog who won't mind her enthusiastic approach. We don't have any history with cats, so slow, supervised introductions or a cat-free home would be best for now.

Ongoing Health

No ongoing health concerns are noted.

Training & Support

Hershey is fully housebroken and does well in her crate. She's great on a leash, walks calmly, and loves getting out to sniff and explore the neighborhood.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog 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.
• We are a volunteer-run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. If you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog.
• The adoption fee is $475.

Transportation

Hershey is currently located in Houston, Texas, and is ready to transport out of state once her perfect match is approved.