Meet Michelle! This 3-year-old spayed female Staffordshire Terrier mix is a delightful 48-pound bundle of energy and affection. Rescued from a high-kill shelter, Michelle is eager to embrace her second chance at a happy life and is currently thriving in a foster home in Houston, Texas, awaiting her forever family.
Michelle is a social butterfly, both with people and her canine companions. She adores playing and napping with her foster siblings, displaying an enthusiastic but never aggressive play style, and is excellent at reading other dogs' cues. When she's not romping outside, Michelle is a mellow and happy housemate, content with lounging or snoozing. She's also made a great impression on children ages 8 and up, showing them sweetness and love.
Ideal Home
Michelle would thrive in a home with another friendly dog. Due to her enthusiastic jumping when excited, a home with children 12+ or dog-savvy younger teens is recommended. She's also an escape artist who can scale fences, so a secure yard or consistent leash walks are essential. While she loves chewing on outdoor finds, supervision and crate time when unsupervised are important. Michelle could do well in an apartment or urban setting with consistent exercise and enrichment.
Ongoing Health
Michelle is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. No specific health conditions were mentioned in her description.
Training & Support
Michelle is fully housebroken and crate trained, even choosing to rest in her crate during the day. She is food-motivated and learns quickly. However, she can be a bit of a sneak when it comes to food and is best fed separately to prevent her from taking other dogs' meals. With redirection, she responds well. Michelle walks fairly well on leash but tends to pull; continued leash training and structure will help her improve. She also enjoys chewing, especially on outdoor items, so supervision is key.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Completing an initial screen will connect you with the placement for a video chat.
- Transports run every few weeks, and Michelle will be on the next available transport once approved.
- If you have specific timing needs for adoption, please apply closer to that time.
Transporation
Michelle is located in Houston, Texas, and can be transported to an approved adopter.
