Navajo

Navajo is a pit mix, male, right around a year old and about 45 pounds. He is brindle and white, with a white blaze up the middle of his face, a white chest and white legs, and brindle spread over his ears and around both eyes like a mask somebody drew freehand.<br/><br/>He did not arrive here in good shape. We are going to leave it at that, because it is behind him and it is the least interesting thing about him. He has no medical issues at all and he is ready to go home now. He is still putting weight back on, so the family who takes him should expect to watch him keep filling out for a while yet.<br/><br/>What matters is what he does when you crouch down next to him. He leans. He puts his weight against you and stays there for as long as you are willing to keep scratching. For a young dog who had every reason to come in guarded, he simply did not.<br/><br/>He has not been formally tested with other dogs, though the early signs are good, and we are glad to set up an introduction with any dog already living in your home. He has not been around cats or children that we know of, so slow and supervised introductions are recommended in both cases.<br/><br/>At a year old he is young enough that training will stick and old enough to be past the worst of the puppy stage. A family who keeps up with basic manners and gives him somewhere to put his energy is going to end up with a very good dog.<br/><br/>We prefer to schedule appointments for meet and greets to make sure someone is available to spend time with you. The shelter is open Monday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm, and appointments outside of those hours may be available based on volunteer availability. Email adoptpetersburg@gmail.com to set up a visit or learn more today.

Navajo is a pit mix, male, right around a year old and about 45 pounds. He is brindle and white, with a white blaze up the middle of his face, a white chest and white legs, and brindle spread over his ears and around both eyes like a mask somebody drew freehand.

He did not arrive here in good shape. We are going to leave it at that, because it is behind him and it is the least interesting thing about him. He has no medical issues at all and he is ready to go home now. He is still putting weight back on, so the family who takes him should expect to watch him keep filling out for a while yet.

What matters is what he does when you crouch down next to him. He leans. He puts his weight against you and stays there for as long as you are willing to keep scratching. For a young dog who had every reason to come in guarded, he simply did not.

He has not been formally tested with other dogs, though the early signs are good, and we are glad to set up an introduction with any dog already living in your home. He

Navajo is a pit mix, male, right around a year old and about 45 pounds. He is brindle and white, with a white blaze up the middle of his face, a white chest and white legs, and brindle spread over his ears and around both eyes like a mask somebody drew freehand.

He did not arrive here in good shape. We are going to leave it at that, because it is behind him and it is the least interesting thing about him. He has no medical issues at all and he is ready to go home now. He is still putting weight back on, so the family who takes him should expect to watch him keep filling out for a while yet.

What matters is what he does when you crouch down next to him. He leans. He puts his weight against you and stays there for as long as you are willing to keep scratching. For a young dog who had every reason to come in guarded, he simply did not.

He has not been formally tested with other dogs, though the early signs are good, and we are glad to set up an introduction with any dog already living in your home. He has not been around cats or children that we know of, so slow and supervised introductions are recommended in both cases.

At a year old he is young enough that training will stick and old enough to be past the worst of the puppy stage. A family who keeps up with basic manners and gives him somewhere to put his energy is going to end up with a very good dog.

We prefer to schedule