Navajo (Nav)

Navajo, a 6.5-year-old, neutered male Pitbull mix weighing 75 pounds, is a sweet, affectionate, and easygoing pup ready to be your loyal adventure buddy. He offers a perfect blend of playful energy and relaxed companionship, happy to join you on a walk or simply snuggle up for a cozy evening. Navajo enjoys playing with other dogs, preferring one-on-one or small group interactions over large, chaotic packs. He's adaptable to different play styles, sometimes zooming around joyfully and other times content to explore. While he generally reads social cues well, he may occasionally need a gentle redirection if he gets a bit too excited. He has done well with dogs of all sizes, but is most comfortable with dogs his own size or smaller, and proper introductions help him succeed with larger dogs. Navajo is a polite and non-reactive walker, though he might pull a little at the start of a walk when excited. He's fully house-trained and crate-trained, and can be left loose in the house without any signs of separation anxiety. Navajo is calm, chill, and easy to live with at home. He loves meeting new people and has been good with children, though interactions with very young children haven't been fully tested. He would do best in a home without cats, as he has shown a strong prey drive towards them. Navajo is affectionate, playful, smart, curious, silly, and independent. He adores toys and is a champion cuddler. He's also an excellent car rider, great at the vet, has no issues with stairs, and loves unusual nap spots. Navajo has shown no resource guarding. He arrived in foster care needing dental work, and several damaged teeth were removed, but his remaining teeth are healthy and he still happily chews his favorite bones.

Ideal Home

Navajo would thrive in a stable, moderately active home that enjoys daily walks, occasional outings, and lots of affection. He doesn't need an ultra-active lifestyle, just consistent exercise, love, and companionship. He could do well as an only dog or with a compatible canine friend. Navajo would do best in a cat-free home.

Ongoing Health

Navajo needed dental work upon arrival, and several damaged teeth, including his canines, were removed. His remaining teeth are healthy.

Training & Support

Navajo generally reads social cues well with other dogs, but may occasionally need gentle redirection if he gets too excited. He can pull a little at the start of walks when excited, but settles into a pleasant walking partner.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

• 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 ensure you have spoken with them and they are on board.
• 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.
• Please note that 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.

Transporation

Navajo is currently located in San Antonio, Texas. He will transport once an adopter is approved. Transport is included in our adoption donation.