Otis Redding

Otis Redding was left behind—but he hasn’t stopped loving people.<br/><br/>There’s something special about a dog who chooses kindness, even after being abandoned. Otis Redding is that kind of dog.<br/><br/>He greets you with a soft, hopeful expression and a wag that says he still believes his person is out there. And honestly, he’s going to make someone very lucky.<br/><br/>Otis is about 2 years old, friendly, affectionate, and just the right amount of charmingly goofy. Ask him to sit—he does it beautifully, like he’s been practicing just for you. And if you happen to have cheese? You’ll witness his signature move: catching it mid-air with impressive precision. It’s his favorite treat, and he takes his cheese-catching duties very seriously.<br/><br/>But beyond the tricks and treats, Otis is simply a good dog. The kind who wants to be near you, who settles in quietly, who makes a house feel like home.<br/><br/>He has already been:<br/>• Neutered<br/>• Vaccinated<br/>• Tested negative for disease<br/>• Microchipped<br/><br/>All he needs now is someone who won’t leave him behind again.<br/><br/>If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a gentle heart (and a talent for airborne cheese), Otis Redding is ready to meet you.<br/><br/>Adoption Application Instructions<br/><br/>Please do not submit an adoption application through Petfinder.<br/><br/>The Town of Stratford Animal Control does not review or receive Petfinder applications.<br/><br/>To apply to adopt, you must complete the official adoption process through the Town of Stratford website:<br/><br/>https://www.stratfordct.gov/o/stratford/page/animal-adoption<br/><br/>All adoption information, requirements, and the correct application can be found at the link above. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.<br/><br/>Thank you for your interest in adopting and for following the proper process.

Otis Redding was left behind—but he hasn’t stopped loving people.

There’s something special about a dog who chooses kindness, even after being abandoned. Otis Redding is that kind of dog.

He greets you with a soft, hopeful expression and a wag that says he still believes his person is out there. And honestly, he’s going to make someone very lucky.

Otis is about 2 years old, friendly, affectionate, and just the right amount of charmingly goofy. Ask him to sit—he does it beautifully, like he’s been practicing just for you. And if you happen to have cheese? You’ll witness his signature move: catching it mid-air with impressive precision. It’s his favorite treat, and he takes his cheese-catching duties very seriously.

But beyond the tricks and treats, Otis is simply a good dog. The kind who wants to be near you, who settles in quietly, who makes a house feel like home.

He has already been:
• Neutered
• Vaccinated
• Tested negative for disease
• Microchipped

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Otis Redding was left behind—but he hasn’t stopped loving people.

There’s something special about a dog who chooses kindness, even after being abandoned. Otis Redding is that kind of dog.

He greets you with a soft, hopeful expression and a wag that says he still believes his person is out there. And honestly, he’s going to make someone very lucky.

Otis is about 2 years old, friendly, affectionate, and just the right amount of charmingly goofy. Ask him to sit—he does it beautifully, like he’s been practicing just for you. And if you happen to have cheese? You’ll witness his signature move: catching it mid-air with impressive precision. It’s his favorite treat, and he takes his cheese-catching duties very seriously.

But beyond the tricks and treats, Otis is simply a good dog. The kind who wants to be near you, who settles in quietly, who makes a house feel like home.

He has already been:
• Neutered
• Vaccinated
• Tested negative for disease
• Microchipped

All he needs now is someone who won’t leave him behind again.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a gentle heart (and a talent for airborne cheese), Otis Redding is ready to meet you.

Adoption Application Instructions

Please do not submit an adoption application through Petfinder.

The Town of Stratford Animal Control does not review or receive Petfinder a