Holly The Best Family Dog

Holly could write her own job title as: Professional Toy Collector + Zoomie Specialist + Booty-Scratch Enthusiast. Her favorite hobby? Foodie! She has the kind of happy energy that makes every day better and everyone smile. She is sunshine with a bunny hop, toy-loving, giggle-generator, kid-loving, belly-flopping girl!

Holly is estimated to be just shy of 4 years old, weighs 60 lbs, and is likely a pittie/staffie mix. Anyone who knows her will tell you Holly is all-in and always a good time! She's wiggly, affectionate, and truly lights up for people. She also has a smart side under all that sparkle. Holly has a solid head start on basics like sit and come, and she even knows drop it (which is extra impressive for a dog who believes toys are a lifestyle).

Her favorite things to do include happily gnawing on her beloved stuffies, sometimes even giving them a little defluffing project. In the evenings, Holly naturally winds down and joins everyone on the couch to watch TV. She loves to be close to her people, whether that means resting beside you or gently leaning in for cuddles. She is not demanding; she just enjoys being included. She will bounce from person to person to see who is available for some cuddles.

Holly lives in a busy household with four children ages 3, 5, 12, and 14, and does fantastic with all of them. She is also wonderful with a 17-year-old with special needs (Down syndrome and autism), showing patience and acceptance of energy, movement, and louder sounds. Holly handles this environment with ease and never shows concern, often approaching and giving kisses.

Holly's ability to handle all sorts of environments is one of our favorite things about her. You will often find her playing fetch, learning new commands, or laying next to the kids throughout the day. She fits in seamlessly without adding to the hustle and bustle of the home. She is also very welcoming with visitors, does not bark when people enter, and has never shown concern with guests. She settles quickly and continues on with her day. One of her favorite parts of the day is when Grandpa comes home! She eagerly awaits his arrival and makes sure to get extra belly scratches from him!

Holly is crate trained and will go into her crate when asked. She rides beautifully in the car and handles routine changes well, making her an easy companion for everyday life. Food is definitely one of Holly's favorite topics. She loves her treats and takes them very gently. If you're cooking, she will happily volunteer as your sous chef, sitting nearby to supervise.

With other dogs, Holly is social and confident! She is currently fostered with a small male terrier mix and an older, more dominant female dog. She is mindful and respectful when they do not want to play and does a nice job sharing space. She reads other dogs well and adjusts her behavior appropriately. Holly would also really enjoy a friend she can play with. She loves going to playgroup and visiting her favorite friends. Her best playmates are ones who can match or at least appreciate her rowdy, happy, bouncy play style. She is used regularly in behavior assessments for new incoming rescue dogs because of how consistent and reliable she is meeting new dogs. Whether it is an on-leash greeting or being dropped into a playgroup, Holly is confident and keeps things fun. If joining a home with another dog, Holly will bring the party, as long as her new buddy speaks bounce fluently.

Holly's love of toys cannot be overlooked. She loves toys so much that there is genuinely not a single type of toy she would turn down. From a ball to a stuffie, a squeaky something to a plain old stick, she is going to trot around with it looking as goofy and happy as possible. With a stuffie, the bigger and softer the better, especially if it doesn't quite fit in her mouth, because then she trots around barely able to see over the toy and your giggles will be hard to contain.

On a sunny day, her signature move is what we call a "happy-flop": she'll fetch her favorite stick or rubber toy, plop it down like it's precious cargo, then dramatically roll all over it in the grass, belly to the sky, with a huge pittie smile on her face.

Holly has a solid head start on her basics like sit, come, and drop it, and she has good leash manners. At her strongest, she can be described as a sturdy walker, but she respects her handler when expectations are clear.

What makes Holly truly special is how easy she is to live with. She settles into home life quickly, enjoys routine, and genuinely wants to be part of a family. Holly has been waiting in the program for a long time, and we truly believe her perfect home is still out there. She is not complicated, she is not demanding—she is simply a really good dog who is ready to belong to someone.

Ideal Home

A family with children, a retired couple who has visiting grandkids, a young couple planning for the future, a social household with visitors, or anyone looking for a steady, affectionate companion.

Ongoing Health

Holly has received all vetting including DAPP with booster, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, and has been spayed. She is up-to-date on flea prevention and received a 12-month heartworm preventative injection. She has also been heartworm tested.

Training & Support

Holly has a solid head start on basics like sit, come, and drop it. She also has good leash manners and is a sturdy walker who respects her handler when expectations are clear. She is crate trained.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900.
• Adopters receive extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers.
• Special perks include discounts on Embark DNA test kits, 30-day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion, a free private online dog training session with GoodPup, discounts on Fetch dog food subscription, coupons for Petco, discounts on Dr. Cuddles pet first aid and hygiene solutions, discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer, and access to an exclusive FB Adopters page.

Transportation

Holly is located in Texas and can be transported across the US via Wags' USDA licensed vehicles, including buses and cargo vans, with 24/7 care. Transport is available to WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, and Canada (Canadian adopters will need to pick up in Bellingham, WA or Brattleboro, VT). You can follow their adventure on a private Facebook event page.