Holly The Best Family Dog

Holly could write her own job title: Professional Toy Collector + Zoomie Specialist + Booty-Scratch Enthusiast. Ask her about her hobbies and she would say foodie! She is sunshine with a bunny hop, toy-loving, giggle-generator, kid-loving, belly-flopping girl with the kind of happy energy that makes everyday better and everyone smile.

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. Holly has a solid head start on basics like sit and come, and she even knows drop it.

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 and 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 also shows wonderful patience and acceptance towards a 17-year-old with special needs (Down syndrome and autism), handling the environment with ease and never showing concern. She often approaches Ruthie and gives her kisses. Holly fits in seamlessly without adding to the hustle and bustle of the home.

She is very welcoming with visitors, does not bark when people enter, and has never shown concerns 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 and is mindful and respectful when they do not want to play. She reads other dogs well and adjusts her behavior appropriately. Holly would also really enjoy a friend she can play with. 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.

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. On a sunny day, her signature move is what we call a "happy-flop": shell 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. She is a sturdy walker and 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. She would be a wonderful match for 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.

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 with visiting grandkids, a young couple planning for the future, a social household with visitors, or anyone looking for a steady, affectionate companion.

Ongoing Health

None specified.

Training & Support

Holly has a solid head start on basics like sit and come, and she knows drop it. She also has good leash manners and is a sturdy walker.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900.

Transportation

Our rescue has a 2-acre property in Texas where we assess every animal with trainers on staff. We facilitate adoptions across the US through our own internal transport to ensure the quality of care. We travel 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 for the eastern Canadian border). Our pups travel in comfort with 24/7 care on our USDA licensed vehicles, including buses and cargo vans. You can join along on our private Facebook event page to follow their adventure, connecting you with other adopters and providing updates throughout their transport journey! You will get to meet your new pup over a video call before signing paperwork, creating a fun and personalized adoption experience!