Meet Erwin 🐾 Erwin is a 1-year-old, 34lb brown pittie with the most adorable little underbite—his two bottom teef are always out, giving him a permanently goofy, slightly surprised look that will absolutely steal your heart. Erwin came to us from a recent cruelty case, and while the world has felt a little big and scary for him, he’s been quietly working so hard to figure it all out, and watching him learn has been something really special. When he first arrived, Erwin was unsure and lacked confidence, but with time, patience, and the help of other dogs, he’s started to come out of his shell more and more each day. He’s discovered that other pups are actually pretty great, and he’s even turned into a rough-and-tumble playgroup guy—joining 25+ playgroups and learning how to run, wrestle, and just let loose a little. One of his newest discoveries? The pool. At first, he wasn’t so sure… and now he’s realizing it might actually be kind of amazing. It’s those little moments—when he tries something new, gets a bit braver, and you can almost see the lightbulb go off—that make you root for him even harder. Erwin is looking for a patient, kindhearted adopter who understands that confidence doesn’t happen overnight. He’s going to need someone who can gently show him the ropes, celebrate the small wins, and give him the space to grow into the dog he’s meant to be. A confident resident dog would be a huge bonus for him—he really takes comfort in having a buddy to follow and learn from. And through it all, those tiny bottom teeth will be peeking out, reminding you just how cute and special he is. *To fill out an adoption application for Erwin, click 'visit our profile page', then under 'adoption policy' click the 'adoption application' button! For any questions, please email CRC.adoption@aspca.org!*