BENTO - PIT BULL TERRIER / STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 450. Meet Bento – A Loyal, Lovable Goofball in the Making Bento is a fun-loving pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He’s full of playful energy, loves rolling in the grass, and proudly carries his favorite stuffed toys around the house like treasures. Mealtime and belly rubs are two of his greatest joys—and once you earn his trust, you’ll get to see just how affectionate and devoted he can be. Bento is currently adjusting to a new foster home, and while the transition has been a little overwhelming for him, he’s showing his resilience day by day. Like many sensitive dogs, he just needs a bit of time, structure, and encouragement to settle in and feel safe. Once that bond is formed, he’ll be your shadow, your protector, and your goofy best friend. He’s crate and potty trained, content when home alone with a cozy bed and some toys, and always ready for the next snack. Bento is very food-motivated and is working on taking treats more gently. His eagerness to learn makes him a great candidate for continued training—especially with someone excited to help him build his confidence and grow. Bento would thrive in a calm, adult-only home with an experienced dog owner who understands the needs of a more timid dog. Because he can be unsure around strangers and overwhelmed by fast movements or chaos, a quieter environment will help him feel secure. While he enjoys the company of other dogs, they’ll need to be tolerant of his enthusiastic energy, as he's still learning to read social cues. Bento is from a local impound. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Timid Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No