





Captain
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
- Pit Bull Terrier
About Captain
Effingham, IL
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Captain’s Compatibility
This pet has bad compatibility with kids.
This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.
This pet has bad compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
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Captain's Story
Sweet Captain Is Back — Through No Fault of His Own <br/>Captain was adopted and loved… and now, through circumstances beyond his control, he’s back with us and waiting again. This almost 2-year-old boy doesn’t understand why he’s here — he just knows he’s ready to love someone with his whole heart.<br/><br/>All About the Toys<br/>Captain’s happy place involves toys — squeaky, bouncy, tug-worthy toys. Playtime is his joy, his stress relief, and his favorite way to connect.<br/><br/>Captain’s Gentle Heart<br/>Captain is most comfortable with women and builds trust best in calm, patient environments. He can warm up to men, too — he just needs kindness, consistency, and time to feel safe. Once he trusts you, his goofy, loyal side shines.<br/><br/>Captain’s Best Match<br/>• No small kids or cats<br/>• A woman or patient household willing to let him settle in at his own pace<br/>• Someone who understands that coming back to the shelter is hard — and that love heals<br/><br/>Captain isn’t broken. He isn’t difficult. He’s just a good dog who deserves stability, understanding, and a forever home that truly lasts.
Sweet Captain Is Back — Through No Fault of His Own
Captain was adopted and loved… and now, through circumstances beyond his control, he’s back with us and waiting again. This almost 2-year-old boy doesn’t understand why he’s here — he just knows he’s ready to love someone with his whole heart.
All About the Toys
Captain’s happy place involves toys — squeaky, bouncy, tug-worthy toys. Playtime is his joy, his stress relief, and his favorite way to connect.
Captain’s Gentle Heart
Captain is most comfortable with women and builds trust best in calm, patient environments. He can warm up to men, too — he just needs kindness, consistency, and time to feel safe. Once he trusts you, his goofy, loyal side shines.
Captain’s Best Match
• No small kids or cats
• A woman or patient household willing to let him settle in at his own pace
• Someone who understands that coming back to the shelter is hard — and that love heals
Captain isn’t broken. He isn’t difficult. He’s just a go
Sweet Captain Is Back — Through No Fault of His Own
Captain was adopted and loved… and now, through circumstances beyond his control, he’s back with us and waiting again. This almost 2-year-old boy doesn’t understand why he’s here — he just knows he’s ready to love someone with his whole heart.
All About the Toys
Captain’s happy place involves toys — squeaky, bouncy, tug-worthy toys. Playtime is his joy, his stress relief, and his favorite way to connect.
Captain’s Gentle Heart
Captain is most comfortable with women and builds trust best in calm, patient environments. He can warm up to men, too — he just needs kindness, consistency, and time to feel safe. Once he trusts you, his goofy, loyal side shines.
Captain’s Best Match
• No small kids or cats
• A woman or patient household willing to let him settle in at his own pace
• Someone who understands that coming back to the shelter is hard — and that love heals
Captain isn’t broken. He isn’t difficult. He’s just a good dog who deserves stability, understanding, and a forever home that truly lasts.
How To Adopt
Captain is from Effingham County Animal Control
[Effingham, IL]
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