Meet Pop Tart — a 1 year old, 40 lb American Pitbull Terrier mix with the softest heart and the sweetest soul!
Quick Facts:
Name: Pop Tart
Breed: American Pitbull Terrier Mix
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 40 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Working on it!
Good with Dogs: Yes (she can be a little shy at first)
Good with Cats: Not tested
Good with Kids: Yes (she is a little shy with kids at first)
Energy Level: Medium
Fence Required: No, she’s great on a leash!
About Pop Tart’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Pop Tart is an American Pitbull Terrier mixed breed. American Pitbull Terriers are known for being loyal, affectionate, intelligent, and people oriented dogs. Despite their tough, muscular appearance, they are often incredibly gentle with humans and form deep bonds with their families. Many are playful, eager to please, and thrive on human interaction. They’re energetic, strong, and smart — traits that come from their history as working and farm dogs.
An American Pitbull Terrier thrives in a home that can provide daily exercise, structure, and consistent training, as they are energetic, intelligent, and eager to please. They do best with people who include them in everyday life, since they are highly people oriented “Velcro dogs” who bond deeply with their families. A patient, confident owner who prioritizes early socialization will help them stay well adjusted around new people, pets, and environments. With affection, routine, and engagement, they become incredibly loyal, loving, and devoted companions.
What to Love about Pop Tart:
This gentle girl is timid at first, but never reactive or aggressive; she simply needs a little time to feel safe. Once she warms up — which happens quickly — she bonds deeply with her person and becomes a total sweetheart who rolls over for belly rubs every chance she gets! She’s quiet, rarely barks, and is more likely to freeze and observe when she sees new people or dogs on walks. With patience and reassurance, she gains confidence and shows her loving, loyal nature.
Pop Tart is wonderfully behaved in the home, fully potty trained, and has never had an accident. She does best when blinds and curtains are open so she can watch the world and keep an eye out for her favorite person. She’s learning crate training, still has a bit of puppy chewing energy, and loves having chewy bones to keep her busy. She enjoys other dogs with slow introductions and has lived with them before, but would likely do best with just one calm canine companion — and no cats (although she hasn’t met them yet). She’s great with kids, though a little shy at first, and blossoms beautifully with gentle, patient people.
With moderate energy and a love for walks, Pop Tart’s ideal home is with someone who can give her multiple daily strolls and help her continue building confidence. She’s young but incredibly well mannered, sweet, and eager to please. She’ll watch you leave out the window and greet you with pure joy when you return.
Pop Tart’s Punchy Highlights:
• 1 year old, 40 lb American Pitbull Terrier mix with a gentle, timid personality
• Warms up quickly and bonds deeply with her main person
• Very quiet — rarely barks and is scared of loud or barking dogs
• Freezes and stares at strangers or dogs on walks but never reacts aggressively
• Fully potty trained and accident free in the home
• Loves belly rubs and rolls over constantly for attention
• Great on a leash and enjoys multiple daily walks
• Good with kids and can live with one calm dog after a slow introduction
• Learning crate training and enjoys chew bones for her mild puppy chewing
• Sweet, submissive, well behaved, and ready to blossom with a patient, loving home
Pop Tart is ready to find her forever person or people — someone who sees her gentle heart, gives her time to bloom, and receives a loyal best friend in return!
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
