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Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed

SAMANTHA

Young·Female·Medium

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About SAMANTHA

Meet Samantha – The Shy Girl Who Found Her Spark! Samantha is a 1 year 6 month old female Pit Bull mix who arrived at the shelter feeling overwhelmed, nervous, and unsure about this big, noisy world. She kept to herself, moving carefully and watching everything with wide, worried eyes. Our hearts just wanted to scoop her up and tell her it would be okay. Here’s the twist in her story: she actually came in with another dog named Samuel... and we didn’t realize it at first! When they were finally reunited and allowed to play together, it was like someone flipped on a light switch. Suddenly Samantha was bouncing, playing, and showing off the happy, silly puppy she’d been hiding all along. Samuel truly brought her out of her shell. For the first time, she was relaxed. She was playful. She was smiling. And even better? She started being friendly and affectionate with us, too — leaning in for attention and soaking up love like she’d just remembered that people can be pretty great. Samantha is incredibly sweet at heart. She just needed a little confidence boost and a familiar friend to remind her who she is. Because of how much she blossomed with Samuel, we think another friendly, confident dog in the home could really help her adjust and continue to thrive. Underneath that shy exterior is a loving, playful girl who just needed her moment. Now that we’ve seen her sparkle, we can’t wait for her forever family to see it too.

Ideal Home

Samantha would thrive in a home that can provide her with a gentle and patient environment as she continues to gain confidence. She would benefit greatly from having another friendly, confident dog in the home to help her adjust and feel secure.

Ongoing Health

Samantha is a healthy, well-adjusted dog.

Training & Support

Samantha may need some continued positive reinforcement to help her feel completely comfortable in new situations, but her confidence has blossomed significantly.

Application Details:

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Transporation

Samantha is currently located in Austin, TX. Transportation may be available to approved adopters.

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Know the breed

Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed

Exercise

60 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Easy to train

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

12-16 years

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