Cootie is a gentle-souled American Pit Bull Terrier who blossoms outside the kennel, walking beautifully on a leash. She needs a patient home that understands shelter stress, allowing her time to open up. Cootie thrives with positive reinforcement and would benefit from a canine companion of similar size to build confidence, making her a loving and loyal friend.
Special Needs
Requires patience and calm reassurance to decompress from shelter stress and warm up to new people.
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