Charli Man Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix Bellingham, WA

Hi, my name is Charli Man! Here is what would work best for me in my new home:

-Personality: ENERGETIC, reserved at first, sensitive, sweet

-Can Live with Kids: Charli is a little unsure about some handling and would do best with dog-savvy adults or teenagers who can read/respect body language. Kids 16+.

-Can Live with Cats: No, Charli Man was surrendered by his former owner for chasing cats and other small animals.

-Can Live with Dogs: No, Charli Man can be reactive towards other dogs. His ideal home would be in the county where there are no other dogs/animals nearby.

-Can do Apartment Living: No, his ideal home would have plenty of room for him to run around without the possibility of running into strangers' dogs.

-Potty Trained: Yes!

-Bite History: He has bit another dog in the past, please ask staff for more details.

-Positive Reward Based Obedience Classes Required: Not required but highly recommended.

-Energy Level: High!

-Needs Medical Procedure Before Going Home: No, ready to go.

-Additional Information: Charli Man is a super sweet gentleman who's a little unsure of new situations. He would thrive in a home that is in the county without any neighboring animals. He can be very reactive around other animals, especially other dogs, and would benefit from having an owner that is experienced with reactive dogs. It may take him a while to warm up in his new home, but with plenty of patience, treats, and encouragement we think Charli Man will thrive. Once he's decided you're safe, Charli is a very affectionate boy. It's likely he will bond strongly to his person and be a wonderful companion for years to come. Like any nervous dog, Charli would benefit greatly from stability, a predictable routine, and consistent positive reinforcement training. His new owners will need to be willing to give him everything he needs to help him succeed. If you'd like to meet Charli Man, the first step is filling out an adoption application. Applications will be reviewed to ensure it's a good match before scheduling an introduction.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website (www.whatcomhumane.org/adopt) or in person at our facility. We recommend calling into the shelter after your application has been submitted so our front desk can give you next steps on our adoption process.