More about AJ

Meet AJ: Your New Best Friend in the Making!  1.5 years old | 70 lbs | Neutered & Fully Vetted AJ was born in a shelter and has spent his entire life in loving foster care—but now, he’s ready to trade foster life for forever. With a calm, steady temperament for his age and a heart that thrives on connection, AJ is the total package for someone looking for a loyal, fun, and highly trainable companion.  Why AJ Might Be Your Perfect - Well-Mannered & Smart – Housebroken, crate-trained, and already knows commands like Sit, Wait, Drop it, and more. He’s eager to learn and responds beautifully to positive reinforcement. - Friendly & Social – AJ enjoys the company of adults but may be better suited to a home with no kids or other pets. - Resilient & Adaptable – Despite growing up in a shelter system, he’s adjusted like a champ. No chewing, no chaos—just a well-behaved boy with a stable personality. -  Playful & Active – Long walks, fetch in the yard, or working on new tricks with snacks—AJ is game for it all. He loves a variety of treats, even fruits and veggies!  His Ideal Home: Active individual who enjoys daily walks and playtime A yard or access to outdoor space Continued training in high-distraction environments Not cat-tested, but may give chase. He’s not aggressive—just curious and energetic. AJ is fully vetted, neutered, and heartworm negative. Questions? Email: [email protected] Ready to Apply? Fill out our adoption application here. Once approved, we’ll bring AJ to you for a home visit—because finding the right fit matters. Let’s get this good boy HOME. ***** To ensure we're meeting both pet and adopters' needs, we ask potential adopters to complete an Adoption Application (www.bit.ly/DH-Adoption) for caretakers to review. Once your application is approved, we will bring the adoptable pet to your home for a preliminary visit. We are 100% donation-funded and our fees are equivalent to (or less than) the cost to fully vet a new dog yourself.