Meet Michelle! This sweet 3-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing around 48 pounds, is looking for her forever family. Michelle was rescued from a high-kill shelter and is now thriving in a foster home in Houston, Texas, eagerly awaiting her transport to an approved adopter.
Michelle is a friendly, affectionate, and social girl who adores other dogs. She loves to play and nap with her foster siblings, and while she can get a little enthusiastic due to her size, she's great at reading cues and adjusting her play. Outside, she has plenty of energy for fun runs, and inside, she's a mellow companion, happy to lounge and snooze.
Ideal Home
Michelle has met children ages 8 and up and was very sweet with them. However, she can jump when excited, so a home with children 12+ or dog-savvy younger teens would be ideal. She would also thrive in a home with another friendly dog and a family that can offer her love, structure, and playtime. She would do great in an apartment or urban setting as long as she gets consistent exercise and enrichment. A secure yard or consistent leash walks are a must, as she is an escape artist and can scale fences.
Ongoing Health
Michelle has no known ongoing health conditions.
Training & Support
Michelle is fully housebroken and crate trained. She is very food motivated and learns quickly, but she is still working on her manners. She can be a little sneaky around food and is fed separately. She responds well to redirection. Michelle walks fairly well on leash but tends to pull, so continued leash training and structure will help her improve. She loves to chew, especially on things she finds outside, so supervision and crate time when unsupervised are important.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please ensure all decision-makers in your household are on board before applying.
- If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
Transporation
Michelle is currently in Houston, Texas. Transports run every few weeks to approved adopters.
