Otis

My story

Meet Otis, our big sweet 5-year-old pittie mix! He weighs in at around 95lbs. Otis was originally adopted out from us as a puppy but sadly returned for no fault of his own - owners moving away and can't take him with, and the other dog in their home was not the biggest fan of Otis. Despite this, he's a happy guy who loves attention and treats. He is always greeting us with his tail wagging! Otis seems to love every person he meets. He is a bit anxious around some other dogs. He's done well meeting and coexisting with a few dogs so far and we are working on more dog intros. He has met a female coonhound and female Pit/Bully mix and done well. He doesn't seem to want to play with them but coexists next to them and goes on walks. Otis has some mobility issues in his back legs that cause him to limp. Our vet examined him and believed these issues are due to previous leg injuries that were not treated and healed poorly. He has been on Gabapentin and Cosequin to help with the pain associated with this, and he will likely need to remain on these meds long-term. Otis had a large benign lipoma removed from near the base of his tail. Due to the size of the lipoma, most of Otis' tail had to be removed with it. He has healed wonderfully from the surgery and is a super happy boy!Otis is an incredibly sweet young dog, and we are certain he will bring so much love to his adopters. Help us get this gentle giant back in a home again!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Otis, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.