Keela Bee - Pit Bull Terrier and Hound Dog for Adoption in Lansing, Michigan

Breed: Hound/Pitbull Terrier
Age: 212–3 years old
Sex: Spayed female
Weight: less than 50 pounds

Hi there! My name is Keela Bee, and I’m hoping you’re the person I’ve been waiting for!
Let me start by telling you something very important about me... I have been waiting a LONG time for my forever family. I spent over a year at the River Rouge Animal Shelter, and you know what? I actually did really well there! I had wonderful volunteers who cared for me, and I made the shelter feel like home. But now that I know what a foster home is like, I have decided I’m definitely ready for the next chapter of my life — a home of my very own!

I’m a beautiful brindle girl, under 50 pounds, and my foster mommy thinks I might be a hound/pittie mix... although I may have a few other surprises mixed in there! My DNA test is coming soon, so stay tuned!
I’m estimated to be about 212–3 years old, and my rescue vet will give me a better age estimate when I go for my checkup and vaccines in October.
I came from a home where my momma loved me and my furry sister very much, but she was having a difficult time taking care of herself, too. We sometimes ended up running loose, and eventually we needed help. I’m so thankful that help found me.
Now I have two foster fur siblings, Steve and Evie, and I do really well with them!

I would probably do best with dogs around my size or a little bigger. Small dogs aren't really my thing, and my foster mommy thinks I probably shouldn't live with kitties either.

I'm also a pretty smart girl! I know Speak, Give Me Five, Shake, Sit and Down. And I LOVE belly rubs.

I also have a very special relationship with tennis balls. You can throw five balls and I may look at you like, “Meh.”
Then you throw the sixth one and suddenly... THAT'S MY BALL! I will carry it around and squeak it to my heart's content.
I do have a little mischievous side, too. One day I saw the neighbor dogs in our yard and got so excited that I jumped up on the railing and knocked over foster mommy's BIG flower box... from a 16-foot drop!
Don't worry — everyone was okay, but foster mommy definitely learned that I can be a little creative when I want to be!

I was a picky eater when I first arrived, but I have since discovered that foster mommy is apparently very easy to train. Now I get half dry food, half Freshpet, Brutus Bone Broth, and a scoop of pumpkin. I may have her completely wrapped around my paw.

I even have my own room! It has a loveseat that belongs to ME and a window where I can keep an eye on everything happening out front. It's basically a Keela Bee Suite, and compared to the shelter, I feel like a queen!

I'm also a bit of a watchdog. I will let you know when I see or hear something interesting, but foster mommy says I do settle down when she tells me it’s okay.
After spending more than a year waiting, I am finally ready.
I'm looking for a family who will give me love, patience, fun and a forever home. A fenced-in yard would be wonderful because I love having room to run and play. Older children would probably be best for me — maybe 10+ years old — because I can get pretty excited and could accidentally knock over a little one. I haven't really been around young children, so we're still learning about that part of me.
So... if you're looking for a beautiful, fun, smart, slightly silly, brindle girl to call your own...
I think you may have just found me.

Please come meet me. Give me a belly rub. Throw me a few tennis balls. Let me show you my tricks.
And maybe — just maybe — you'll realize what I've been hoping for all this time.
YOU are my forever family.
Please Pick Me. I've been waiting for so long, and I promise I'll be a very good girl.
Love,
Keela Bee

If you have any questions, please email tzupoomom@gmail.com .

If you would like to apply for this dog, click here: Adoption Application

Animal Placement Bureau's standard adoption fee is $250. Our adoption process includes an application, personal and vet reference checks, and a home visit. We do not ship dogs under any circumstances.
We do not have a facility; all of our dogs are fostered in private homes. To view our dogs, please check our events page at https://apbdogs.org/category/about-us/ for the dates and locations of our next meet and greet. Appointments outside of these events to visit our dogs are available after an application has been filled out, and processing has begun.
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The hound dog breed is a diverse group known for their incredible hunting abilities and keen sense of smell. These dogs are esteemed for their athleticism, endurance, and loyalty, making them excellent companions for active individuals and families alike. With a rich history of assisting hunters in tracking and trailing game, hounds possess a strong prey drive and a distinctive bay when on the hunt. Hounds come in various sizes and coat types, each with its unique characteristics, but they all share a remarkable intelligence and a friendly disposition.

The Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.