Buster

My story

Meet Buster Meet Buster – The Underdog Who Just Needs His Person Pit Bull Mix | Neutered Male | Medium-Large | Healthy & Fully Vetted Buster’s story is one of resilience. Once on a shelter euthanasia list due to severe skin issues and stress-driven behavior, he was rescued and enrolled in nearly a year of professional board and train. With patience and structure, he’s become a healthier, happier, and more balanced dog — and now he’s ready for a home that truly understands him. The Buster You’ll Come to Know (If You Earn His Trust): Once Buster lets you in, he’s not just a survivor — he’s a total goofball. • He LOVES to fetch and will happily chase a ball • His absolute favorite thing in the world? Sprinklers and hoses! ? • Loves to roll on his back and melt into belly rubs and booty scratches • Will do a silly trust fall into your arms once he knows you’re safe • He’s happy, playful, and so full of life — but only when he feels secure Behavior & Training: Buster is trained, but still needs a very structured and experienced home. + Crate-trained + House-trained + Knows basic commands, including sit and shake before meals + Food motivated and thrives on routine + Must be fed separately — he has resource guarding with food and should eat away from other pets and people + Extremely gentle when taking treats Boundaries & Needs: • Slow to trust — especially with strangers and men • Bite history (from being crowded at an adoption event and officer not following the warning) • Cannot live in a high-traffic home • No young kids • May do well with calm, respectful dogs • Shows gentle interest in cats, but needs a slow, controlled intro and ongoing monitoring • Needs an adopter who will respect his space and never force interaction His Ideal Home: • Adult-only, low-visitor household • Calm, structured, and free of chaos • Experience with behaviorally complex dogs required • Fenced yard ideal for hose play and decompression • Possibly a home with a calm, neutral dog, but must feed separately (slow introductions) • A human who understands that dogs like Buster don’t need to be perfect — they need to be safe Buster’s Journey So Far: • Rescued off the euth list after shelter stress took a toll • Healed from skin infections and gained healthy weight • Trained for nearly a year in a structured program • Learned trust, boundaries, and how to be part of a routine • Still growing, still learning — still worthy of love In His Words (If He Could Speak): “Please don’t rush me. I’ve been through a lot, and I need to know I’m safe before I let go. But once I trust you — I’ll make you laugh, bring you the hose, and roll over for all the belly rubs you’ll give me. I don’t want the world — I just want one person who gets me.” *Serious, experienced adopters only. Buster is a dog who’s been failed before. He deserves someone who won’t fail him again. To see more photos of Buster, please visit his facebook album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.122151894224278069&type=3 If you are interested in adopting Buster, please fill out our comprehensive adoption application! We are in the business of making the best matches possible so we need to get to know you too! https://forms.gle/A6G3cp1JCCXad8M97 *Please note that while this pet is listed in locally, however they are located in Tri-Cities. We are happy to work with adopters from all over the PNW and can discuss transport options if needed.

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