Tampa BLU - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dog for Adoption in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

💙 BLU NEEDS A FOSTER OR ADOPTER! 💙

📍 Hillsborough County Animal Shelter — Tampa, FL

*Notes from the shelter.*
I spent some time with Blu today, and this sweet boy absolutely stole my heart. 🥹💙

Blu is around 4 years old and was recently neutered. He is incredibly sweet, gentle, laid-back, and submissive. During our walk, he was so easy on the leash — he walked gently right beside me and never pulled.

Blu is a total belly-rub lover and happily rolled onto his back for some love. 🥰 When other dogs passed by, he was curious but didn’t bark or react. On our way back to his kennel, he even stopped to give another pit bull some kisses through the fence. 🥹

We don’t know how Blu does in playgroup because he hasn’t had the opportunity yet due to a lack of volunteers.

🏠 Blu was picked up by Animal Control with his step-sister, Chirca (a pit bull), while they were roaming the streets of Tampa. Sadly, their owner chose to leave them at the shelter.

A few things to know:
🐾 Around 4 years old
🐾 Recently neutered
🐾 Good with children
🐾 Understands Spanish commands
🐾 Very gentle on leash
🐾 Sweet and submissive
🐾 Not good with cats
🐾 Came in with his step-sister, Chirca
🐾 Previous owner reported that he can escape fences and was frequently crated

Blu had never been neutered before, which certainly may not have helped with his previous escape-artist tendencies. He deserves the chance to learn what life outside a shelter can really be like.

💔 Blu has been at the shelter since 8/26, and he needs someone to step up for him.

He doesn’t need to be perfect. He needs a foster, an adopter, or someone willing to give him a chance. ❤️

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.

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