Cleveland

Meet Cleveland, the handsome Shiba Inu–Husky mix who, much like the city he’s named after, is full of charm, quiet resilience, and a little mystery. At just 1 year old and 36 pounds, he’s the perfect “not-too-big, not-too-small” size—basically the Goldilocks of fluffy companions.<br/><br/>Cleveland is a shy guy, the kind who needs a moment to decide whether you’re friend, foe, or someone who simply has snacks. But once you make it onto his “approved humans” list, you’ll witness the sweetest transformation. This boy is learning that the world isn’t so scary, people can be kind, and good things happen when you take a chance. He’s a diamond in the rough, and every day he shines a little brighter.<br/><br/>He’ll absolutely thrive with a patient family—one that understands that trust is earned, confidence grows slowly, and that some of the best relationships start with a quiet nod rather than a big splash. Think of Cleveland as your personal underdog story… except with more fluff.<br/><br/>He’s neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and has a clean 4DX test, so he’s medically ready for his forever home—even if he’s still smoothing out the social edges.<br/><br/>If you’re ready to root for Cleveland, cheer him on as he opens up, and celebrate every little victory along the way, this shy sweetheart is ready to join your team.<br/><br/>Want to meet him? Please fill out our application at azhartt.org/adopt<br/><br/>Requirements include meeting everyone in the household, dog intros (if applicable), and a home check. <br/><br/>Adoption applications are approved on a best-fit basis. <br/><br/>We do not do out-of-state adoptions.

Meet Cleveland, the handsome Shiba Inu–Husky mix who, much like the city he’s named after, is full of charm, quiet resilience, and a little mystery. At just 1 year old and 36 pounds, he’s the perfect “not-too-big, not-too-small” size—basically the Goldilocks of fluffy companions.

Cleveland is a shy guy, the kind who needs a moment to decide whether you’re friend, foe, or someone who simply has snacks. But once you make it onto his “approved humans” list, you’ll witness the sweetest transformation. This boy is learning that the world isn’t so scary, people can be kind, and good things happen when you take a chance. He’s a diamond in the rough, and every day he shines a little brighter.

He’ll absolutely thrive with a patient family—one that understands that trust is earned, confidence grows slowly, and that some of the best relationships start with a quiet nod rather than a big splash. Think of Cleveland as your personal underdog story… except with more fluff.

He’s neutered, microchipped, up to date

Meet Cleveland, the handsome Shiba Inu–Husky mix who, much like the city he’s named after, is full of charm, quiet resilience, and a little mystery. At just 1 year old and 36 pounds, he’s the perfect “not-too-big, not-too-small” size—basically the Goldilocks of fluffy companions.

Cleveland is a shy guy, the kind who needs a moment to decide whether you’re friend, foe, or someone who simply has snacks. But once you make it onto his “approved humans” list, you’ll witness the sweetest transformation. This boy is learning that the world isn’t so scary, people can be kind, and good things happen when you take a chance. He’s a diamond in the rough, and every day he shines a little brighter.

He’ll absolutely thrive with a patient family—one that understands that trust is earned, confidence grows slowly, and that some of the best relationships start with a quiet nod rather than a big splash. Think of Cleveland as your personal underdog story… except with more fluff.

He’s neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and has a clean 4DX test, so he’s medically ready for his forever home—even if he’s still smoothing out the social edges.

If you’re ready to root for Cleveland, cheer him on as he opens up, and celebrate every little victory along the way, this shy sweetheart is ready to join your team.

Want to meet him? Please fill out our application at azhartt.org/adopt

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