Meet Braxton — a 3 year old, 6 lb Terrier mix with a tender heart, a shy spirit, and the sweetest desire to be close to his people! Quick Facts: Name: Braxton Breed: Terrier Mix Age: 3 years old Weight: 6 lbs. House-Trained: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes (needs a doggie sibling in his forever home) Good with Cats: Not tested, but likely yes Good with Kids: He would do best with calm, older children Energy Level: Low to medium Fence Required: Yes About Braxton’s Breed: Our best guess is that Braxton is a Terrier mixed breed. Terrier mixes are known for their bright, expressive personalities and their loyal, people oriented nature. They’re often a charming blend of spunk and sweetness — curious, alert, and eager to bond closely with their humans. Many terrier mixes with longer coats need regular brushing to keep their fur soft and tangle free, and they tend to thrive when their grooming routine is part of a calm, reassuring environment. Their ideal home is one that offers patience, consistency, and companionship. Because they can be sensitive or shy at first, they do best with gentle introductions, predictable routines, and people who understand their need to warm up at their own pace. A quieter household, older respectful children, and friendly pets can help them feel secure. With the right match, terrier mixes become affectionate, loyal, and wonderfully devoted little companions. What to Love about Braxton: Braxton loves curling up beside his humans or snuggling with his favorite dog friend, and he feels safest when he has a confident canine companion to guide him. He absolutely adores other dogs and truly needs another friendly, steady pup in the home to help him feel secure. Braxton is skittish and startles easily, so he’ll need several days — sometimes weeks — to decompress and warm up. Sitting on the couch or staying low to the ground helps him feel less intimidated. Once he trusts you, he becomes a gentle, cuddly little shadow who loves lounging in a cozy bed with or without you. He reacts to every noise, so a home with shared walls (like an apartment or condo) would only work if someone is home most of the time to reassure him. He’s potty trained, crate trained, and can be left alone without a crate — though he may cry for a few minutes when you leave before settling down. He’s been free roaming with a belly band and has had no accidents in days. He loves being outside and, because he’s so fearful on walks, he’ll need a secure fenced yard where he can safely explore and relax. He has a great appetite but may try to sneak bites of other dogs’ food, so mealtime supervision helps. Braxton is wonderful with people once he feels safe and would do best in an adult-only home or one with older, quieter children who won’t overwhelm him. He loves other dogs, and while he hasn’t met a cat yet, he’d likely be fine with a calm, gentle one. He’s a low to medium energy cuddle bug who just needs patience, understanding, and time to blossom. If you’re looking for a tender, sensitive little companion who will reward your patience with deep love and sweet snuggles, Braxton is ready to find his forever home! Braxton’s Bountiful Highlights: • 3 year old, 6 lb Terrier mix with a tender, sensitive personality • Needs a confident, friendly dog companion to help guide him and build confidence • Very sweet and cuddly once he feels safe; loves lying in a cozy bed with or without you • Skittish and easily startled; needs several days (or weeks) to decompress and warm up • Reacts to every noise, so a home with shared walls requires someone home often • Has mild separation anxiety but settles after a few minutes • Potty trained and crate trained; can free roam safely with no accidents • Loves being outside and needs a secure fenced yard since walks are too scary right now • Best with older, quieter kids due to his nervous nature • Low to medium energy cuddle bug who thrives with patience, gentleness, and a calm home 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!