Chief

Adult
Male
Large

American Bulldog
Pit Bull Terrier

About Chief

Woodbridge, CT

Breed

American Bulldog&Pit Bull TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Chief’s Compatibility

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Chief's Story

Chief is a charming and handsome 5 year old with a sweet bully face, a heart full of love, and a personality that wins everyone over, especially the ladies! This loyal guy is all about his people and thrives when included in daily life, whether you're hanging out at home, heading out for a walk, or running errands together. Chief isn't overly active, but he lives for his daily walks. They're his favorite part of the day! He makes the perfect walking companion and enjoys strolling around campus with his foster mom, exploring the neighborhood, and visiting local parks. He currently accompanies his foster mom to work, loves morning puppuccino runs, and looks forward to every stroll. He's also a great car buddy. He jumps right in with no hesitation, settles quickly in the back seat, and usually lounges out, taking up all the room like a king on his throne. Whether it's a short trip or a longer ride, Chief's calm and relaxed nature makes traveling with him a breeze. Chief is crate and potty trained, sleeps soundly through the night in his big dog bed, and listens like a pro when called. Chief knows basic commands like "sit" and "crate" and is actively learning more every day! He's food and praise motivated, making training a fun bonding experience. He also enjoys enrichment activities and treat puzzles. A stuffed Kong, he considers the ultimate treat. Chief does well living with medium to low energy dogs, including small breeds and seniors. While he's not one to roughhouse or initiate play with other pups, he's a respectful housemate and would do well with other easy-going housemates. Affectionate and friendly, Chief would do best in a home with adults or older kids (teens+), simply because of his size (50lbs) and goofy energy. He's a great match for someone who wants a devoted companion by their side through thick and thin and doesn't mind some snuggles along the way. If you're looking for a loyal companion with a big heart and an even bigger personality, Chief could be your perfect match! Chief is currently being fostered in North Carolina and can be transported along the East Coast as far north as Maine to his adoptive home. Ready to make Chief a part of your life? Apply to adopt him here: https://underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/ Want to follow his adventures? Check him out on Instagram @chiefinthehouse and on Facebook at at https://www.facebook.com/share/17Lk3BoThJ/ 11/27/25 2:32 AM

Chief
is a charming and handsome 5 year old with a sweet bully face, a heart full of love, and a personality that wins everyone over, especially the ladies! This loyal guy is all about his people and thrives when included in daily life, whether you're hanging out at home, heading out for a walk, or running errands together.

Chief isn't overly active, but he lives for his daily walks. They're his favorite part of the day! He makes the perfect walking companion and enjoys strolling around campus with his foster mom, exploring the neighborhood, and visiting local parks. He currently accompanies his foster mom to work, loves morning puppuccino runs, and looks forward to every stroll.

He's also a great car buddy. He jumps right in with no hesitation, settles quickly in the back seat, and usually lounges out, taking up all the room like a king on his throne. Whether it's a short trip or a longer ride, Chief's calm and relaxed nature makes traveling with him a breeze.

Chief is

How To Adopt

Chief was listed as Adoptable by Underhound Railroad

How can I adopt Chief?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Underhound Railroad. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Chief is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Underhound Railroad for details on the pet.

When can I meet Chief?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Underhound Railroad will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Chief, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Underhound Railroad, and they'll be happy to help!

Underhound Railroad's Adoption Policy

Our adoption application is on our website: https://underhoundrailroad.org/adoption-application/ If you have not yet submitted an application to us and are interested in adopting one of our dogs, we recommend you complete an application as soon as possible. You may submit an application for a specific animal that is posted in our Petfinder or you may submit a general application if you intend to adopt in the very near future. When an application is received, one of our volunteers will review your application and contact your vet, landlord, and personal references. Before submitting an application, please make your references (landlord, personal, and veterinary) aware that you are looking to adopt a pet and that we may be calling for a reference. If your application passes through the references process, a home visit will be set up by a volunteer. You will be contacted via email, text, or phone call. Please check your spam folder. We conduct in-home or virtual visits. If the home visit is approved, a meet and greet with the dog of your choice can be set up. Depending on the current location of your dog in, this may be a person visit or a virtual one. Our organization is foster based and does not have a location where the dogs can be visited. Once you have been approved, a volunteer will contact you about scheduling a time for you to meet the dog(s) you are interested in. This meeting may occur at the foster’s residence, your home, virtually, or a location determined by the foster If you have decided upon a dog that you would like to adopt and the approval process has been completed, you are required to sign an adoption contract and to provide payment of the adoption fee. At that time, you become the owner of the dog. Underhound Railroad is committed to the life, health, and well-being of every dog we place for the remainder of that dog’s life. Should the adoption not work out or you need to rehome the dog, we require, by contract, that the dog be returned to us. Please notify us ASAP. We are here to help! Submitting an application does not guarantee the ability to adopt, nor does it place a particular pet you are interested in on hold. If your application email includes interest in a specific pet, we will update you on that pet’s status when your application has been approved. Requirements to Adopt: Applicants must have the ability to own a pet at their home. If your residence is not an owned property, we must verify the pet policy with your landlord or the property management company. This includes parents if an applicant still lives at home. All adults in a shared home must consent to a new pet in the home. This means both partners and spouses must agree that a new pet is welcome, as well as all roommates who reside in a shared rental property. Please be sure to include spouse, partner, roommate names, and contact information in your application. All resident pets of all applicants or roommates, parents, etc. must have had regular and routine veterinary care, be spayed or neutered, and be up to date on core vaccines per the recommendations of your veterinarian and up to date on annual exams. We do verify these records, please be sure you have contacted your veterinarian to give them permission to speak with us. It will help expedite the processing of your application. Adoption Donation: Adoption donations are payable via PayPal or our website and will be discussed once your application has been approved and you are ready to take your new pet home. Our dogs are spayed or neutered before any adoption is considered final. All pets available will be current on age appropriate core vaccines. If a dog has not been spayed or neutered because of age or medical reasons, you will sign a spay/neuter contract at the time of adoption and a representative of Underhound Railroad will follow up with you and your pet to assure this procedure has been completed. Adopters will be provided with a copy of all available medical records for their new pet. We require heartworm preventative and flea/tick treatment for all dogs. Underhound Railroad has the right to approve or decline applications without explanation. If we feel a specific dog is not a good match, we may decline to adopt that particular dog to you. A great deal of time and effort goes into placing our dogs and we want both the adopter and the dog to be happy. Please be patient when waiting for a response from Underhound Railroad. We are all volunteers. Most of all thank you for being here and thanks for helping us save lives!

Our Mission

Underhound Railroad was formed in 2009 by a group of friends, with the goal of rescuing innocent dogs from death row in Connecticut shelters. Underhound Railroad has now grown to include rescue communities in Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina and Utah. With our focus on rural areas where shel...