8 months • Pit Bull Terrier Mix
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Meet Cheyenne – your future shadow, snuggle bug, and part-time flying squirrel 🐾 Cheyenne had an incredibly smooth transition into foster care and settled in like she’s always belonged. She quickly became best friends with her foster brother, Johnny Cash (a Boxer/Pitbull cross), and absolutely loves having another dog around. While she’s still very much a playful puppy and Johnny occasionally has to remind her that constant playtime isn’t required, Cheyenne takes those cues beautifully - she’ll immediately roll onto her back in the most submissive, “okay okay, I get it!” way. Because of…
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Cheyenne home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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Gentle control on the first walks — built so a spooked dog can't back out of it.
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A second handle near the clip lets you pull a strong dog in close, fast.
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