Demi
Pit Bull Terrier · Young · Female · Medium
Oakland, ca
- Good with dogs
- Special needs
Best in an adults-only home
Special needs: [BLUE]Background:B owner surrender of group of 5 dogs. Dogs have priorly been living in basement and provided with food/water, but limited human interaction. Dogs were said to be getting into scuffles at home. Blue dot at intake d/t not walking on leashO: Lying in kennel on approach during early interactions, huddles next to other dog. Dog is now in a PG ward and crew volunteers have been working with her. Dog will now stand at front of kennel. Allows leashing but may exit slowly. Walks best following another dog on leash, and walks with starts and stops. Will follow familiar handler(s), allows all over touch of body and face. Allows carrying. Still will pancake on leash at times. No interest in treats or toys currently. Entered the kennel w/o issues.A: Apparently undersocialized/shy young adult, hard to assess in shelter. Slowly improving with frequent, consistent socialization and PG. P: Potential adopters should understand dog is extremely undersocialized and have a lot of experience with shy dogs, may do okay in a home with another gentle, confident dog or as a solo dog. Unlikely to be a fit for a home with young children or in a very busy environment. [2026-03-30 19:12:00.000]
Hey, friend! Demi here.
I'm still young and full of beans, with a whole lot of love (and a few zoomies) saved up for the right person.
I do come with a few special needs, but please don't let that worry you — I just need a patient friend, and I pay it back tenfold.
I'd love to meet you. But if I'm not quite the one, maybe you could do me one tiny favor — print my bio and pop it up somewhere a future best friend might spot it. Who knows, I might see you at the park someday! Either way, thank you for stopping by and giving me a moment. It really did mean a lot. — Demi 🐾
The rescue’s notes on Demi
This dog is available to meet by appointment only. Demi is a gentle, low energy, timid pocket pittie whose sensitive demeanor makes her a very special pup! She has been slowly gaining confidence with the help of her well-matched dog friends but is still getting the hang of getting to know people comfortably. She is hoping for a quiet home with patient, committed adopters who are able to provide her with consistency, time and space to decompress and bond so she can become the best version of herself. Demi is 3 years old and 36 pounds. Please submit an adoption questionnaire to meet her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oakland Animal Services (OAS) (@oaklandanimalservices)
Demi is listed by Oakland Animal Services in Oakland, ca. Adoptions are handled directly by the rescue.
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