Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please take a chance on Dottie!
Dottie is only 2 years old, but she has already spent most of her life without the one thing every dog deserves… a place to truly call home.
This 60-pound pit bull mix has spent far too much of her young life in a kennel, waiting for someone to choose her and mean it.
She was adopted once, and we truly believed she had finally found her forever. But just six months later, Dottie was returned when her owner’s demanding schedule left them unable to give her the time, structure, and activity she needs to thrive.
Now she’s back… starting over again.
And despite it all, Dottie still loves with her whole heart.
She is playful, affectionate, and full of life. She loves being with her people, soaking up attention, playing, exploring, and showing off her silly, joyful personality. Underneath her strong girl exterior is a dog who just wants to belong to someone.
Dottie is smart, eager to learn, and trying so hard. She is currently enrolled in a board-and-train program, where she is doing amazing with leash manners, crate training, basic obedience, and building confidence. She is putting in the work every single day, preparing for the chance that someone will finally give her the life she deserves.
She would thrive with an active, experienced owner who can provide consistency, guidance, and patience. Someone who understands that she doesn’t need to be “fixed”—she simply needs someone willing to believe in her.
Her ideal home would be:
• Adult-only
• No cats
• Dog meet and greet required (she may do best as the only dog at first)
• Experienced dog owner preferred
Dottie can be selective with other dogs, but she has had dog friends before. With proper introductions and structure, she can absolutely succeed.
Her adoption fee is fully sponsored, and we are committed to helping her transition successfully. We will be here for her adopters with support, resources, and guidance—because we are determined that her next home will be her last.
Dottie has been let down more than once in her short life, and we refuse to let that be her story.
She doesn’t need perfection.
She doesn’t need someone with all the answers.
She just needs someone willing to take a chance on her.
Someone willing to say, “You’re home now.”
Dottie is available for meet and greets while she finishes her training program.
If you have ever wanted to truly save a life, this is your moment.
All of our adoptable pets are...
- Spayed or neutered
- Vaccinated
- Blood tested
- Microchipped
- Flea treated & dewormed
You can email us at adopt@whiteoakanimalsafehaven.com or give us a call at 412-672-8901 for more info!
