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My name is Pretzel!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $275

This helps Rebel Dogs Detroit with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Bulldog/Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Pretzel – Twisted by Hardship, But Still Sweet at the Center

Not long ago, Pretzel was surviving the only way he knew how—emaciated, scared, and scavenging for scraps in a world that had forgotten him. He was found eating a dead bird just to stay alive. But even in that moment, there was a flicker of hope in his eyes—and that’s when everything changed.

Since then, Pretzel has been recovering in a loving foster home, slowly untangling from the fear and hunger that once defined his days. Now he’s looking for a new place to continue his journey—his current foster, though heartbroken, can no longer keep him due to severe allergies.

Pretzel is the kind of dog who wraps himself around your heart and doesn’t let go. He’s a soft, gentle, affectionate soul who just wants to be near his people—his “Velcro dog” tendencies are part of his charm. He’s crate trained, quiet, smart, and incredibly treat-motivated. He’s working hard on his potty training (belly bands help for now) and getting better every day on leash and with his anxiety.

He’s great with kids, dog-social with slow, proper introductions, and absolutely adores snuggling. He sleeps soundly through the night—he finds comfort in a salt lamp, soft music, and the feeling of being safe at last.

Pretzel’s perfect match? A patient home with a fenced yard, a friendly dog to learn from, and people who believe in the magic of second chances. He’s not just looking for a place to stay—he’s searching for a family who will show him that love is here to stay.

Soft, sweet, and just a little bit salty—Pretzel is ready to finally feel whole. Will you be the one to help him continue his story?


Adoption is $275, which includes spay/neuter at our vet, vaccines, dewormer, microchip, and clean bill of health. Although we work to potty train all of our dogs, we cannot guarantee full house training before adoption. Regression is a normal part of transitioning to a new home.

APPLY on our WEBSITE:
Rebeldogsdetroit.com/applytoadopt
Rebeldogsdetroit.com/becomeafoster
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Email
Address
Detroit, MI 48202

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Contact us with your interest.

2.

Interview

We follow up via email or phone and answer any questions you may have. Usually within a day or so.

3.

Meet the Pet

We set up meet and greets rapidly with screened applicants!

4.

Take the Pet Home

We answer all questions, and go through all known behaviors and medical history of the dog.

Additional adoption info

We offer sliding scale adoption fees to those below the poverty line, for all dogs over the age of 1.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are at 3 Dogs 1 Cat in the Eastern Market district every Sunday from 11-2.
We are also at City Bark in downtown Detroit most Wednesdays from 4-7.

More about this rescue

Rebel Dogs Detroit is a radical rescue collective based in the heart of Detroit, MI. Our mission is to create a street to home network for the abandoned and abused dogs of Detroit.

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