King of the Toy Box

You saw his face, the soft smile is what grabbed you, it is such a good smile! This is King and he is an easy-going presence, an aspiring toy collector, and perfectly friendly. King is the type of dog who doesn't need to be the center of attention to quietly win you over anyway. King is estimated to be around 2 years old and currently weighs 50 lbs, he is on his gains journey and will settle in closer to 55-60 lbs. He appears to be an American Bully/Pittie mix, and as always with rescue, breed and age are our best guess. What we do know? He's a steady, grounded kind of dog who simply wants to share space and maybe roll around in the grass every now and then. King has a calm, observant energy, hence the name. He is friendly meeting new people but isn't going to pull you towards every stranger that passes; he isn't over the top about it or desperate for attention. He will accept affection, lean into it when it's there, but he's not going to demand it or cling to you until you cave. It's an easy rhythm with him... you're here, he's here, and that feels good. Now... his joy! Toys! King loves them. Carrying them, squeaking them, keeping track of them, occasionally showing them off like prized possessions. It's his version of entertainment; you will enjoy it too, of course, and he's perfectly happy doing his own thing nearby while you go about your day. This is a dog who knows how to coexist in a home without needing your constant attention or engagement. With other dogs, King is confident but thoughtful. He is friendly when meeting new dogs and his enthusiasm would make you think he was going to meet and then run off to play but nope. He gives happy greetings and then is more than happy to just hang with his new friend - no play needed to have a good time. He's not much of a player. Despite his love of toys, he is more than happy to share and once introductions are done, he's generally aloof and unbothered.

Ideal Home

King is not a fit for apartment living right now and would do best in a home with a yard where he can wander, sniff, and enjoy his independence.

Ongoing Health

King is a healthy boy and his adoption fee includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship).

Training & Support

On leash, King has the basics down but will need continued guidance once he gets home. He can be strong when he sees something he wants to get to, hello new dog friend. He will benefit from practice alongside structure and consistency. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog's growth and enjoy seeing their progress, and they prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. King will also receive extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers on our staff to ensure the perfect fit for your family.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page!