Baxter (Scar) - Pit Bull Terrier Dog Available for Adoption in New Braunfels, Texas

Meet Baxter! 🐾🤎

Baxter is, in his foster's words, "just so dang cute," and it's hard to argue with that. This handsome boy is smart and well-mannered, and has quickly become one of his foster family's all-time favorite fosters. They have fostered a lot, so that is really saying something for Baxter!

He settled into his foster home immediately, getting along wonderfully with the other dogs and even the cat. Baxter is house-trained, dog-door trained, walks nicely on a leash, and has great manners around food. He respectfully gives other pets their space at mealtime. He's also a great sleeper and loves being close to his people... very close.

Baxter is what his foster lovingly calls a "lopper," a very enthusiastic face licker. With a little training, he's turned into more of an "air lopper," but the affection is still very real. He's also a 50-pound cuddle bug who has absolutely no concept of personal space. Couch, chair, bed... if you're there, he's there too.

He's a confident and obedient dog who responds well to training and enjoys having something to do. He's especially motivated by food (he would happily eat three meals in a row if you let him), and he loves toys, especially stuffed ones.

Baxter keeps a close eye on his surroundings and will let you know when someone new shows up at the door. After that initial "hey, who's that?" moment, he's right back to being his loving, welcoming self.

One of Baxter's favorite things? Swimming. He LOVES the water and would thrive in a home that can offer him outdoor adventures, playtime, and plenty of enrichment. Baxter has been off-leash and boundary trained and has excellent recall, but he will need continued training and consistency with his new family before being trusted off-leash.

His ideal home is one where he's truly part of the family. He's not a dog for being left alone for long periods or kept on the sidelines. He's looking for a home full of love, attention, activity, and companionship from both people and other animals.

Think Baxter might be your match? Head to www.hsnba.org/adopt to submit an adoption form. Once approved, we'll connect you with his foster family to set up a time to meet him! ♥️

I am currently in a foster home and not at HSNBA, if you are interested in meeting me, please contact the nice folks at HSNBA so they can put you in contact with my foster family to set up a meet & greet. E-mail HSNBA at adoption@hsnba.org, call us at: (830) 629-5287 or stop by and speak with the folks at HSNBA at 3353 Morningside Dr. to get your information sent over to my foster home. My foster family is the best and can give you more information on me.HSNBA lists all animals online from the moment of intake, and our listings are updated automatically every midnight. Some of these animals may not be available for adoption at this moment, but you can always call the shelter at 830-629-5287 for clarification on the adoption process or the animal's current status.

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.

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