Meet Santana!
Santana is a spirited five-year-old American Pitbull Terrier with a beautiful blue fawn coat and bright eyes that hint at a joyful, affectionate companion ready for his next chapter. He's a loving boy who lights up around people, greeting everyone with adorable happy foot taps and a flurry of kisses! Weighing about 65 pounds, Santana has a medium energy spirit, balancing playful bursts with cozy companionship. His favorite game involves chasing a small rubber tire in gleeful circles, leaping high to catch it when it spins through the air. Santana knows basic commands like sit and stay, comes when called, and enjoys car rides, always eager to be right by your side. He is crate-trained and feels most comfortable relaxing in his crate when left alone, as he can become destructive and curious with food if given too much freedom, especially if snacks are within reach.
Ideal Home
Santana would thrive in a loving home where he is the only dog, as he requires careful separation from other dogs to help him feel secure. While he can be selective with dogs, he is very good with people and is affectionate, social, and gentle with both adults and children. A family who understands large, strong companions and can provide structure, supervision, and consistency would be ideal. Due to his natural prey drive, a home without small animals is recommended. A fenced yard will also help him enjoy safe, happy playtime while staying active and engaged.
Ongoing Health
Santana is vaccinated and microchipped, and he handles routine veterinary visits well. He currently needs to have a broken upper canine tooth extracted, along with a small mole above his eye that should be evaluated by a veterinarian. His adoption will require that he be neutered by his new family.
Training & Support
Santana communicates his discomfort with clear body language and benefits from positive reinforcement training to build calm, confident interactions. He can become destructive and curious with food if given too much freedom, especially if snacks are within reach, so he is crate-trained and feels most comfortable relaxing in his crate when left alone.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Santana is currently located in Bowman, GA. He is open to a long-distance adoption, and transport can be discussed.
