Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
💛🐾 MEET KAI — BIG HEART, BIG PERSONALITY, BIG PUPPY ENERGY 🐾💛
If you've ever wished for a giant, affectionate puppy who believes every person she meets is her new best friend, Kai may be your perfect match.
This beautiful young Pit/Lab mix weighs about 65 pounds, but don't tell her that—Kai is absolutely convinced she's a lap dog. She is a mountain of sweetness wrapped in a powerful, energetic package, and her favorite thing in the world is being close to her people.
Kai wakes up every day ready to live life to the fullest. Whether she's zooming around the yard, playing with her toys, or soaking up attention from her humans, she approaches everything with pure joy. In fact, her zoomies are so enthusiastic that furniture occasionally finds itself in a new location! Her playful happiness is contagious, and it's nearly impossible not to smile when she's having fun.
Kai loves everyone she meets and does well with older children. She's house trained, crate trained, and sleeps quietly through the night in her crate. During the day, she enjoys a routine of outdoor play, training sessions, naps, and more play. An active home with a securely fenced yard where she can stretch her legs and burn off energy is a must for this girl.
Like many dogs who spent important developmental time in a shelter environment, Kai can seem like a seven-week-old puppy trapped in a one-year-old dog's body. She's incredibly smart and eager to learn, but she's still figuring out things like self-control and personal space. She has made wonderful progress learning to sit patiently before meals, wait at doors, and settle herself without constant reminders. She responds well to positive reinforcement and is especially good at coming when called, even when she's excited.
Kai knows "sit," "down," and "come," and she's continuing to work on her leash manners. She's highly food motivated and loves homemade pupsicles, carrots, freeze-dried beef liver, and salmon treats.
Potential adopters should know that Kai is still learning how to read other dogs' social cues. She can be a playful, non-aggressive bulldozer who doesn't always realize her own size and strength. Because of this, she'd do best with confident dog friends or as the only dog in an active home. Her experience with cats is currently unknown.
Kai's ideal family is an active adult or family with older children who wants a true companion for adventures, playtime, training, and lots of snuggles. She isn't looking for a couch potato lifestyle—she's looking for someone who will help guide her as she continues to mature into the amazing dog she's already becoming.
If you're ready for a loyal sidekick with endless love to give, plenty of personality, and enough enthusiasm to keep life interesting, Kai is waiting to meet you. ❤️
🚶♀️ TRAINING NOTES
Kai is strong on leash and still working on her manners—she’ll need someone committed to continuing her training. She responds well to correction and redirection, but consistency will be key to her success.
💛 THE BOTTOM LINE
Kai isn’t a “sit on the couch all day” dog—she’s a growing, playful, loving companion who needs guidance, structure, and someone willing to invest in her.
And in return? You’ll get a loyal, affectionate best friend who’s already proving she’s worth the effort. 💛
📩 Apply to adopt: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPH/Dog
