Cheeto — The Easygoing Orange Potato with the Perfect Personality “Yeah... I Got Returned in Less Than 24 Hours” Hi, I’m Cheeto. And apparently I was returned to the Riverside County Animal Shelter in less than 24 hours for going potty in the house. That’s it. No patience, no decompression, no understanding that rescue dogs need time to adjust to completely new environments. Bulldogs especially thrive on routine, consistency, and guidance, and honestly? I had no clue what was happening yet. New house, new people, new smells, new rules... it’s a lot for a little orange potato to process overnight. Thankfully, once I got into foster care, everything started changing for me. I’ve already started learning the doggy door, settling into a routine, and showing everyone who I really am. “The Overall Package” The best way to describe me is easy. Easy to love, easy to have around, easy to fit into a pack. I’m sweet, affectionate, mellow, playful, and genuinely just want to be included in whatever you’re doing. I follow my foster mom around the house, lay quietly nearby while she works, and completely melt into affection and attention. There really is not a mean bone in my body. I just want love, stability, snacks, and good vibes. “Pack Life Just Makes Sense to Me” I settled into foster life almost immediately and I do incredibly well with the other dogs. I love to play, wrestle, share space, and just coexist without drama. Even when another dog gets a little testy with me, I mostly just stand there confused like, “Okay... but are we still playing or what?” I’m social, respectful, and naturally good with other dogs. Honestly, I think having another playful dog in the home would make me the happiest. “I’m Learning, Okay?” I’m doing really well with potty training and already understand how to use the doggy door. Have there been a few marking incidents inside? Yeah. But that’s honestly really common in homes with other male dogs while decompressing and adjusting to a new environment. The important part is I’m learning quickly. I respond really well to redirection, I listen well, and I genuinely want to do the right thing. I may need continued consistency in a home without a doggy door, but I’m already making huge progress in a really short amount of time. “Crates Are Personally Offensive to Me” So... foster mom learned pretty quickly that I do not do well crated. The crate stressed me out and made me anxious, but when I was left comfortably gated with another dog instead? Completely different story. I relaxed, settled, and woke up happy and calm the next morning. Some dogs just thrive better with companionship and a calm environment instead of confinement, and I’ve made that very clear. “I Do Have One Tiny Personality Flaw...” Okay. So. I love parkour. Like... an unreasonable amount. Tables? Counters? Chairs? The back of the couch? If I can launch myself onto it like a tiny orange Olympic athlete, I probably will. And while we’re being honest... put your stuff away. Seriously. If you leave things out, there’s a solid chance I’m going to inspect them with my mouth. Shoes, remotes, random household items... if it’s within reach during one of my parkour adventures, it may become a snack. I’m not trying to be destructive. I’m just committed to the lifestyle. “The Fun Stuff” I absolutely love being around my people. I enjoy fetch, tug-of-war, chewing on bones, hanging out with the other dogs, and following you room to room just to be involved. I’ve got a really nice medium energy level where I enjoy playtime but I’m equally happy lounging nearby while you relax or work. I’m the kind of dog that adapts to the vibe around me and just wants to be part of the family. “My Perfect Match” I think I’d thrive most in a home with another dog and people who understand that adjustment takes time. I’m affectionate, smart, social, and eager to connect. I’d do best in a home that allows me to continue building confidence and routine without forcing crate life on me. Honestly, I really do have all the qualities people say they want in a bulldog — loving, goofy, loyal, playful, and mellow all wrapped into one ridiculously cute orange potato body. “Final Thoughts From Me” I was given up on before I was ever truly understood, but somehow I still love everyone anyway. That probably says everything about my heart. I’ve adjusted beautifully in foster care, I listen well, I love deeply, and I’ve already become part of the pack in such a short amount of time. I’m the kind of dog that makes people wonder how I ever ended up homeless in the first place. Cheeto is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, he is currently being fostered in Florence AZ. You can apply for Cheeto at freedomfrenchierescue.org and his adoption donation fee is $1100.00. *Please Note: All learning and guidance must continue in their new home. A dog’s behavior can change with a new environment and energy, and every family’s dynamic is different. What works or is allowed in one foster home may not be the same in yours, so consistency, patience, and continued training are key to their success.