Charlie

Available

8 years and up|Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier|Male|Medium|Oakland, NJ

♿️ Special needs🙈 Shy💪 Independent🚽 House Trained

Charlie

Available

8 years and up|Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier|Male|Medium|Oakland, NJ

♿️ Special needs🙈 Shy💪 Independent🚽 House Trained

Charlie is a neutered male pit/lab mix with a medium build, estimated to be around 9 years old. His coat is primarily black with some white markings, and he currently resides in Oakland, NJ. Charlie is up to date on vaccinations and considered a special needs dog due to his history and current temperament.

About Charlie

Charlie has lived a rough life and is still learning to trust after years of surviving on his own. He was once a stray in NYC, found with a broken pelvis and heatstroke, and wounds from old scars that tell bits of his story. After escaping from a foster home and spending ten days lost in the woods, he was eventually caught by skilled rescuers. Since then, Charlie has been slowly adjusting to the world—leashes and walks are new challenges, and people can still scare him, but patient routines and the company of other dogs help him inch forward. Charlie weighs about 50 lbs and is likely a pit/lab mix. At roughly 9 years old, he’s looking for a quiet, adult-only home that can offer calm, patience, and a secure space, especially because he will try to escape if frightened. He isn’t ready for typical affection or bonding, but each small gain matters a lot for him. If you understand what it means to move at a traumatized dog's pace, and you celebrate progress over perfection, Charlie might be your perfect match. They are waiting with paws crossed! Apply now!

Questions about Charlie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Charlie is a pit bull/lab mix, and dogs of these breeds often do well in quiet, stable homes with patient caregivers. Given Charlie's background, he is best suited for an adult-only home that offers security and routine.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Pit bull and labrador mixes like Charlie benefit from a secure, fenced yard, but as a medium-sized dog, he can adapt to living in an apartment or house as long as he gets regular walks and mental stimulation.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
While pit/lab mixes can be great family dogs, Charlie needs an adult-only home due to his skittish nature and special needs.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Charlie would be best with experienced adopters who understand dogs with traumatic histories and are prepared to work with his fear-based behaviors.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Both pits and labs are often social with other dogs, and Charlie does gain confidence following the resident dogs in his foster setting.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Pit/lab mixes can get along with cats if properly socialized, but with Charlie's nervous temperament, any introductions should be slow and supervised.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Some pit/lab mixes have a higher prey drive, so careful introduction to small animals is recommended if Charlie were to join a home with them.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Charlie is notably skittish with strangers and takes time to warm up, which is not uncommon for pit/lab mixes who have had difficult backgrounds.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Dogs like Charlie do best with a consistent routine; even though adults can handle moderate alone time, given his history, Charlie will need gradual acclimation to any time alone.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Pit bull/lab mixes respond well to positive reinforcement. Charlie in particular will do best with gentle, patience-based training to build trust and confidence.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Charlie is a medium-sized pit/lab mix and weighs around 50 lbs, a typical size for this breed combination.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Pit bull/lab mixes like Charlie often live 10-14 years when healthy and well cared for.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Labs and pit bulls both have short coats that do shed year-round, so expect moderate shedding with Charlie.