Pearlie is a 5-year-old, 50lb spayed female pittie mix with a stunning snowy coat, soulful eyes, and a heart that's learning to feel safe again. Once too scared to leave her kennel, she now confidently trots out and is showing her affectionate, silly, and deeply loyal personality. She needs a patient and understanding home to continue her blossoming journey. Pearlie adores children and has lived with kids aged 3 to 18. She is loving and gentle, but can get a bit jumpy when excited, so supervision with smaller children is recommended. She is fully house-trained and sleeps quietly in her crate. Pearlie is affectionate, curious, playful, and incredibly loving once she trusts you. She enjoys her toys and giving kisses. She bonds deeply with her people and thrives on connection. When meeting strangers, Pearlie can be fearful due to past experiences, but she is making incredible progress and will need time, patience, and a gentle approach to build trust. She is also nervous in the car and a bit scared of the dark, but is steadily gaining confidence with support.
Ideal Home
Pearlie would do best in a calmer environment where she can continue to decompress and feel secure at her own pace. Her ideal home is one that moves at her pace, is patient, and understanding of her journey.
Ongoing Health
Pearlie has no ongoing health conditions mentioned.
Training & Support
Pearlie is fully house-trained and does great in a crate. Leash walking is a work in progress and will require consistency and patience. She may react similarly to other dogs or on leash when meeting new people or during introductions, so slow, structured meet-and-greets are important. Supervision with smaller children is recommended due to her occasional excitability.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- If we believe it may be a good match, we will reach out to schedule a phone interview, followed by a video call with the foster home.
- A virtual home visit, along with personal and veterinary reference checks, are required to complete the adoption process.
Transporation
Pearlie is currently being fostered in Austin, Texas. Transport can be arranged for approved adopters and is included in the adoption donation.
