Bruce Wayne is a 1 year old, ~60 lb bulldog mix with a heart as big as Gotham and a personality that’s equal parts snuggly couch potato and playful puppy. If you’re looking for a dog who will love you hard, follow you everywhere, and make you laugh daily—Bruce is your guy. And yes, his head is a little wonky. We have done x-rays and consulted with our vet and the consensus is that he was either born with his skull a little lopsided or this happened when he was a very young puppy (think mom accidentally stepping on him). It has no negative impact on his health! Just makes him extra special and adorable. Personality & Temperament: Bruce is ridiculously affectionate—the kind of dog who melts into your arms and thinks personal space is overrated. He’s a certified Velcro dog who bonds deeply with his humans and thrives on companionship. He’s gentle, friendly with everyone he meets, and has a silly, joyful spirit that makes him impossible not to love. His tail wags like a drumstick, and his signature move is full-body wiggles when he’s happy (which is often). Despite being young, Bruce has a low-to-medium energy level and leans more “couch potato with zoomies” than “wild child.” He’s happy lounging all day, as long as he gets his people time, a walk, and a little play. Social Life: Dogs: Loves them! Friendly, playful, and respectful. He would do best in a home with a well-balanced dog friend who can make Bruce feel safe and confident. Cats: He has been cat tested and was respectful around the cats. He was wary but interested. As with any animal introductions, we require adopters follow our introduction protocol to ensure the safety and happiness of all animals in the home. People: 10/10 friendly and affectionate. Total love bug. Kids: Unknown, but with his sweet/gentle temperament, we think he would be great with kids 6+. Training & Skills: Bruce is a smart cookie who already knows sit, place, come, and drop it, and he’s working on stay, crate training, and paw. He’s highly treat-motivated and eager to please, making him a dream to continue training. He’s house-trained, walks beautifully on leash (no pulling or reactivity!), and is a calm, quiet car passenger—though he prefers a lift into the car and may occasionally get a little carsick. Home Life: Bruce's ideal home is one where he gets lots of human interaction (WFH, retired or able to bring him to work). He would be best with another dog to help build confidence and burn energy or with an adopter who ensures he gets continued socialization via playdates or doggie daycare. Any applicant who will be gone 4-8 hours per day will not be considered for Bruce. His adopters should be committed to continued training and structure, as he does experience some separation anxiety in the crate, so patience and consistency will be key as he continues to build confidence when left alone. He’s making progress and settles faster on good days. His separation anxiety is much lessened when he has his foster dog brother around. Daily Life & Fun Facts: Loves walks, but doesn’t need intense exercise Enjoys playing with other dogs and puzzle toys Sleeps wherever you are—crate, dog bed, or ideally…snuggled up next to you Obsessed with peanut butter and treats Afraid of… the vacuum (his only true nemesis) Does have separation anxiety and can bark in the crate and destroy beds - an adopter should be prepared to work on crate training as he gets used to a new environment *PLEASE NOTE: all of our dogs are fostered in Houston, TX, where our rescue is based. Once an adopter is confirmed, we work with our trusted transport partners and adopters to find a time and pickup place that works for everyone! If you're interested in adopting Bruce, please head to www.pippyspals.com/adopt and fill out our adoption application. If our team thinks you could be a good fit, our Adoptions Director will email you to set up a Zoom call, the first step in our consideration process.