Otis

Meet Otis! This handsome guy is a 2-year-old, 50-pound American Staffordshire Terrier mix who is neutered, fully vaccinated, and very ready for his happily-ever-after. Otis was adopted as a puppy and sadly returned to an overcrowded shelter suffering from a severe skin condition. The good news? He’s now thriving—with a shiny new coat he’s extremely proud of and excited to show off. Otis is the definition of resilient and joyful. He’s sweet, goofy, and loves people with his whole heart. If you stop petting him before he’s ready, expect a gentle paw to grab your hand as a polite reminder to keep going. He’s very attentive to positive reinforcement and genuinely wants to make his people happy. When it comes to other dogs, Otis is a social butterfly with great manners. He loves to play, takes cues beautifully, and is respectful of dogs who prefer their personal space. He currently lives with dogs of various sizes and does great with all of them. He can be a little shy when meeting new dog friends, but he warms up quickly and would absolutely love a doggy sibling in his forever home. Otis has a wonderful balance of energy. He’s happy to zoom around and play when it’s time, but he’s equally content being a couch potato. He’d do best in a moderately active home that also appreciates a good snuggle session. He walks like a dream on leash, loves car rides, and even enjoys bath time like the polite gentleman he is. In the home, Otis is fully housebroken and potty trained. He’s crate trained and sleeps in his crate overnight; while it’s not his favorite place, he settles well especially if a Kong is involved. He’s shown no signs of separation anxiety, destruction, food aggression, or resource guarding. He is fed separately to keep things calm and easy. Otis hasn’t been around cats, so we’re unsure how he’d do with them. He also hasn’t spent time with kids, but due to his size and enthusiasm (he does like to jump), dog-savvy older children would likely be the best fit.

Ideal Home

Otis would do best in a moderately active home that also appreciates a good snuggle session. Due to his size and enthusiasm (he does like to jump), dog-savvy older children would likely be the best fit. We are unsure how he would do with cats as he has not been around them.

Ongoing Health

Otis was previously suffering from a severe skin condition, but his foster has worked absolute magic, and he is now thriving with a shiny new coat.

Training & Support

Otis is fully housebroken and potty trained. He’s crate trained and sleeps in his crate overnight. He’s shown no signs of separation anxiety, destruction, food aggression, or resource guarding. He can be a little shy when meeting new dog friends but warms up quickly. He does walk with a little excited pulling at the start of the leash.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected for a video chat.
• 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 ensure you have spoken with them and they are on board.

Transporation

Otis is located in Houston. Transports run every few weeks and he can be transported once approved.