MOANA

11/29/25 16:09 Meet Moana, a 4 year old 75 pound female Pit Bull. She has Mild periodontitis and is overweight. Moana is a leisurely walker, who loves to take her time and thoroughly investigate each interesting smell! She is quite treat motivated and a sweet and affectionate girl who wants to be close to you. She struggles with other dogs, and would likely best thrive in a single dog environment. She is good with a harness, car rides, and is overall an extremely gentle and easygoing dog. Moana would be a wonderful companion to enjoy a relaxing life with. 09/16/25 15:51 Moana is a sweet dog who has been at the shelter since 2/18/25, she would greatly benefit from a pathway out of the shelter whether that be foster, adoption, or rescue. Placed on Needs Rescue. 12/10/25 13:23 What did we do on today’s adventure: <br/>Oh man! I was happy to go out for a walk today. It was a little<br/> chilly, but it was beautiful. I met a new human friend and was very 9<br/>friendly while she got me harnessed up. I was on my best behavior <br/>the whole walk! We went to Hellyer park. So many things to <br/>smell....people, dogs, animals. I loved to smell the side of the trail<br/> and read the doggie news. I tried my best to walk nicely next to my <br/>new human friend. I sometimes got excited when we passed other <br/>dogs or people but only because I wanted to say hi!<br/> We went for several miles. It was a lot of fun. What a great day.<br/> What should potential adopters know about me: <br/>- Moana is a total sweetheart. She warmed up to me immediately <br/>and was calm while I put on her harness. She enjoyed scratches <br/>and pets and was affectionate with me during the car ride and hike.<br/> - She is a bit overweight, which makes me sad because she is<br/>probably getting overlooked because of that. She had good energy<br/>and we walked at a fast pace for several miles....over an hour and a<br/>half. She went strong the whole way. I think if she is able to get<br/>out of the shelter and get some consistent exercise, those few extra <br/>lbs will melt away quickly.<br/> - She was well behaved during the car ride...she was quiet and no <br/>barking. She did love the scratchy feel of my car seat cover. Poor<br/> girl just wanted a good scratching! It probably felt so good to get a <br/>good back scratch. <br/>- She pulled a little bit towards people and other dogs, but it seemed<br/> to be in a friendly, curious way. I did not see any aggression<br/> whatsoever.<br/> - Overall Moana seems like a really sweet, solid companion. The<br/> poor girl has been stuck in the shelter, but she still was so sweet <br/>and well behaved. She was very affectionate, warmed up right<br/> away. She responded well when I tried to get her to change<br/> directions, slow down, speed up. I really enjoyed my walk with her <br/>and think she will make an excellent companion.<br/> Three words to describe me: Sweet, Curious, Friendly 10/16/25 11:45 What did we do on today’s adventure: Today was my third Trails & Tails outing <br/>and now that I know the drill, I was feeling much more relaxed and comfortable! <br/>Getting harnessed up was easy - no stress at all - and then we were off on our<br/> adventure. I settled right into the back of the car like the polite girl I am and enjoyed<br/>the ride to our destination. Once we started our walk, I took my time enjoying every<br/> single moment. I'm what you'd call a leisurely walker - why rush when there are so <br/>many wonderful smells to investigate? Each scent tells a story, and I wanted to read<br/> them all! I showed off my sit command whenever my walker asked, especially when <br/>treats were involved. Did I mention I love treats?? The whole outing was very <br/>peaceful, and I loved being able to relax and just take everything in at my own <br/>comfortable pace. This is exactly the kind of adventure I enjoy - calm, steady, and full <br/>of interesting smells. <br/>What should potential adopters know about me: This was her third outing, and<br/>her increased confidence and comfort level really showed – she was much more <br/>relaxed this outing now that she understands the routine. Moana is a polite passenger <br/>who rides calmly in the back of the car. She's a leisurely walker who loves to take her <br/>time and thoroughly investigate all the interesting smells along the way - perfect for <br/>someone who enjoys peaceful, unhurried walks. Moana is quite treat motivated and<br/> has mastered a solid sit command. She would thrive in a calm home as an only pet <br/>with an adopter who appreciates her measured pace and gentle approach to life.<br/> Moana is the ideal companion for someone looking for a relaxed, easygoing dog who<br/> will be happy to explore the world at a comfortable, enjoyable speed. <br/>Three words to describe me: Easygoing, Calm, Inquisitive 07/21/25 08:05 What did we do on today’s adventure: Today I got to go out and spend a <br/>couple hours doing my very favorite thing – sniffing!! I was so excited <br/>when I got in the car I had to roll all around in the backseat. Then we got <br/>to the park, and I got to sniff so many new smells!! I spent so much time<br/> walking and smelling, my nose was in over drive. I showed off how good <br/>my sit is for some yummy treats and enjoyed getting scratches during our<br/>breaks. We saw a few other dogs which I wasn’t a big fan of but did my <br/>best to ignore them. Finally, we went to Dunkin for a pup cup which was <br/>delish (though I didn’t want to leave the AC – it was hot out!).<br/> What should potential adopters know about me: Moana is a gentle and <br/>curious girl. She was a little nervous coming into intake but was happy to<br/> see me and easy to harness up. She was excited to get outside and get <br/>sniffing, she hopped in the car no problem and rode nicely in the back. <br/>Moana loves to sniff and enjoys a relaxed slow walk where she can make<br/> sure not to miss any smells. She is a very good loose lead walker and sits <br/>nicely for treats. Moana was unreactive to other people, bikes, cars, etc. but<br/> she is not a big fan of other dogs and would prefer to be an only pet. She is <br/>a sweet and affectionate girl and likes to be close by you. Moana would be <br/>a wonderful companion to enjoy a relaxing life with.<br/> Three words to describe me: Sweet, Gentle, Mellow

11/29/25 16:09 Meet Moana, a 4 year old 75 pound female Pit Bull. She has Mild periodontitis and is overweight. Moana is a leisurely walker, who loves to take her time and thoroughly investigate each interesting smell! She is quite treat motivated and a sweet and affectionate girl who wants to be close to you. She struggles with other dogs, and would likely best thrive in a single dog environment. She is good with a harness, car rides, and is overall an extremely gentle and easygoing dog. Moana would be a wonderful companion to enjoy a relaxing life with. 09/16/25 15:51 Moana is a sweet dog who has been at the shelter since 2/18/25, she would greatly benefit from a pathway out of the shelter whether that be foster, adoption, or rescue. Placed on Needs Rescue. 12/10/25 13:23 What did we do on today’s adventure:
Oh man! I was happy to go out for a walk today. It was a little
chilly, but it was beautiful. I met a new human friend and was very 9
friendly while she got me harnessed up. I was on my best behavior <

11/29/25 16:09 Meet Moana, a 4 year old 75 pound female Pit Bull. She has Mild periodontitis and is overweight. Moana is a leisurely walker, who loves to take her time and thoroughly investigate each interesting smell! She is quite treat motivated and a sweet and affectionate girl who wants to be close to you. She struggles with other dogs, and would likely best thrive in a single dog environment. She is good with a harness, car rides, and is overall an extremely gentle and easygoing dog. Moana would be a wonderful companion to enjoy a relaxing life with. 09/16/25 15:51 Moana is a sweet dog who has been at the shelter since 2/18/25, she would greatly benefit from a pathway out of the shelter whether that be foster, adoption, or rescue. Placed on Needs Rescue. 12/10/25 13:23 What did we do on today’s adventure:
Oh man! I was happy to go out for a walk today. It was a little
chilly, but it was beautiful. I met a new human friend and was very 9
friendly while she got me harnessed up. I was on my best behavior
the whole walk! We went to Hellyer park. So many things to
smell....people, dogs, animals. I loved to smell the side of the trail
and read the doggie news. I tried my best to walk nicely next to my
new human friend. I sometimes got excited when we passed other
dogs or people but only because I wanted to say hi!
We went for several miles. It was a lot of fun. What a gre