Adoptable
Belden’s Pawsport
Pit Bull Terrier · Young
Oakland Animal Services · Oakland, ca
Young
Age
Male
Sex
Large
Size
Pit Bull Terrier
Breed
Hi, new friend! Belden here.
I'm here for the treats, the cuddles, and honestly just vibing beside you—the naps between those three things are pretty excellent too.
Word is I'm a championship snuggler. I don't like to brag, but the notes don't lie.
I'm still young and full of beans, with a whole lot of love (and the occasional zoomie) saved up for the right person.
I'm on the bigger side — which, if you ask me, is just more of me to hug.
I do come with a few special needs, but please don't let that scare you off — I just need a patient friend, and I pay it back tenfold.
I've been holding down the fort in Oakland, hoping someone like you would wander by.
Here's the thing — I can't tell if we'd truly click until I know a little about you. Sign in (it's free) and I'll size up your place, say hello to any dogs you've got — or be your very first — and give you my honest read on whether we'd be a match.
With a little luck, Labor Day could be my first one in a real home — possibly with you, or with someone you send my way.
Either way, thank you for seeing me today. That part mattered more than you know. — Belden
- Good with kids
- Special needs
Special needs: [YELLOW]Owner surrender. Returned adoption after 4 days. Review of owner surrender notes and outing with staff: dog may be fearful/anxious around new people, but warms up with treats. During outing with staff, dog was hesitant to approach at first, very treat motivated, and affiliative and playful with a familiar volunteer. Yellow for volunteer handling. Can be made available for adoption. [2026-07-03 13:54:00.000]
About Belden
Belden – Attentive, Treat-Loving, and Happily People-Focused Belden is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix weighing 59 pounds with a sweet personality that shines through despite his hilariously serious-looking face. People-first personality: While Belden enjoys exploring, he's definitely more interested in people, happily coming over for treats or joining his person for a cuddle. Treat enthusiast: Belden brightens up when he discovers treats are available. He automatically sits in anticipation, gently takes treats, and may sneak his snout into your treat bag to investigate the goodies inside. Smart and attentive: Belden responds to "sit," follows treat lures well, eagerly participating in simple training exercises, including placing his front paws on a picnic bench. Easygoing and social: He enjoys affection but may wander off after a bit before coming back for more. Around other dogs, Belden tends to remain calm, often giving a barking dog only a brief glance. Belden would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with dog friends outside the home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oakland Animal Services (OAS) (@oaklandanimalservices)
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Special needs
[YELLOW]Owner surrender. Returned adoption after 4 days. Review of owner surrender notes and outing with staff: dog may be fearful/anxious around new people, but warms up with treats. During outing with staff, dog was hesitant to approach at first, very treat motivated, and affiliative and playful with a familiar volunteer. Yellow for volunteer handling. Can be made available for adoption. [2026-07-03 13:54:00.000]
Belden is listed by Oakland Animal Services in Oakland, ca. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Belden.
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