Micah
American Pit Bull Terrier · Senior · Male · Large
Oakland, ca
- Good with dogs
- Good with kids
- Special needs
Best in a cat-free home
Special needs: [YELLOW]Background: Stray intake 4/20/26. Finder noted that dog was very gentle and sweet and ignored other dogs. Dog has been in shelter 2 days. Yellow dot assigned at intake. Intake staff reported that dog was nervous throughout intake but allowed everything. First time meeting both handlers.O: Dog was lying down in the back of the kennel. Handler approached the front and crouched while speaking to the dog. Dog stood up and approached the front of the kennel with soft wagging tail. Easy to leash. Stalled to sniff other dogs in ward with evident piloerection. Followed handler out into the hallway. Moderate to heavy pulling in the hallway. Loose leash walking outside. In the yard, dog sniffed the perimeter. Eliminated x2. Did not approach handlers unless encouraged with baby talk or treat offerings. Took treats with gentle mouth. May know sit, but did not respond to any verbal cues in English. Slightly stiff wagging tail while petting. Stepped closer for more pets then walked away to sniff. Allowed full body handling of head, neck, chest, back, belly, legs, including teeth check with generally soft, but somewhat stoic face and body language. Continued to walk, sniff the yard, and look out of the fence following handling. Heavy pulling in the parking lot prior to entering the building. Loose leash walking in the hallway. No issues rekenneling. B B A: Yellow for handling. Somewhat stoic and difficult to assess. Dog was independent in the yard and did not engage with handlers unless encouraged to do so using treats or baby talk. Medium energy adult dog with minimal training. Treat motivated. Does not appear to have any sensitivity to handling. P: Available for adoption following stray hold. Adopters should be able to provide rewards-based obedience training. Adopters should be prepared for strong pulling on leash. Ideally adopters should have breed experience or have researched the breed. Unknown how he will do with children.B [2026-04-23 01:42:00.000]
Hi, new friend! Micah here.
I won't fib — I've got a little grey on my muzzle. But being older just means I'm past the wild puppy stuff and all about cozy company and slow, happy mornings.
I'm on the bigger side — but honestly, that's just more of me to hug.
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. — Micah 🐾
The rescue’s notes on Micah
Micah – Independent, Curious, and Quietly Affectionate Micah is a 7-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier weighing 81 pounds who enjoys a nice balance of exploration, snacks, and calm companionship. With his independent nature and gentle side, he's a low-maintenance guy who likes to take in the world at his own pace. Sniffing enthusiast: Walks are all about adventure for Micah. He may pull strongly on leash when something catches his attention, especially an interesting scent spot, or a person he'd like to investigate. Low-maintenance roommate: Micah is happy entertaining himself, often sniffing and exploring the yard independently without needing constant attention. Snack lover: He enjoys chasing a ball and loves snacks which he takes gently. Soft-hearted companion: He may be reserved at first but enjoys pets and scratches between the ears once he warms up. Micah 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)
Micah is listed by Oakland Animal Services in Oakland, ca. Adoptions are handled directly by the rescue.
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