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? His foster has worked absolute magic, and 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 (but firm) reminder to keep going. He is very attentive to positive reinforcement and genuinely wants to make his people happy.
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. Otis hasn't been around cats, so we're unsure how he'd do with them.
Ongoing Health
Otis was treated for a severe skin condition and is now thriving with a shiny new coat. He is neutered and fully vaccinated.
Training & Support
Otis is fully housebroken and potty trained. He is crate trained and sleeps in his crate overnight, settling well with a Kong. He has shown no signs of separation anxiety, destruction, food aggression, or resource guarding. He is fed separately to keep things calm and easy. He walks like a dream on leash with a little excited pulling at the start.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- 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 make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board.
Transportation
Otis is in Houston and can be transported once approved.
