Hope Loves all the Treats

Hope is one of those dogs who doesn't run into anything... Except treats! Once she realizes you might have a snack or gentle hands ready for pets, her soft personality shines through. She loves affection, belly rubs, and she's happiest just being near her people, soaking up love at her own pace. Treats are absolutely her favorite thing, and she'll gladly show off her manners for one. She also enjoys toys and had fun playing with them, but overall, Hope is more of a laid-back, relaxed girl than a rowdy one. She walks nicely on a leash and would be perfectly content with a few strolls a day followed by long naps. Hope is believed to be an American Pit Bull Terrier - American Staffordshire Terrier mix, around six years old, and weighs about 51 pounds. She is people-friendly but appreciates a moment to warm up, and once she does, she's incredibly sweet and affectionate. Hope is more of an aloof, independent lady when it comes to other dogs; she coexists very well, calmly sharing yards, allowing sniffs, and minding her business. She doesn't seek out playtime but tolerates other dogs nicely. She would be happy as an only dog but could also live with a low-energy, respectful dog who understands personal space. She is quiet, calm, and low-key, making her a great candidate for an apartment with regular walks and enrichment. She did a cat test with us and allowed the cat to sniff her closely without reaction, though the test was inconclusive and further testing would be needed as it is a new environment with a lot of things already going on. She has not been kid-tested either, but we believe she would be best with older kids who understand boundaries and respect a dog's space.

Ideal Home

Hope would do well as an only dog or with a low-energy, respectful dog who understands personal space. She is a great candidate for an apartment with regular walks and enrichment. We believe she would be best with older kids who understand boundaries and respect a dog's space.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

Hope knows how to walk nicely on a leash and shows good manners for treats. She is described as a calm, quiet, and low-key dog.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $1000.
• Adopters receive extensive behavioral testing information, discounts on Embark DNA tests, 30-day pet insurance with Trupanion, a free private online dog training session with GoodPup, discounts on in-person dog training through Rover Training, discounts on Fetch dog food subscription, coupons for Petco, discounts on Dr. Cuddles products, and discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer.

Transportation

• Hope is located in Houston, Texas.
• We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system.
• Drop-off locations include WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada.
• For Canadian adopters, pick-up is in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT.
• Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.
• There is an $87 surcharge for transportation.