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2 years • Heading Dog x Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Listing confirmed 16 November 2026
Based on HUHA (Helping You Help Animals)'s listing, and in some cases inferred from Apollo (Bubba)'s description. Always confirm with them before deciding.
All adoption applications are handled directly by HUHA (Helping You Help Animals). Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Apollo is a shy, gentle boy who truly blossoms around other dogs. He loves playing with his siblings and fur friends, and having a confident dog in the home would help him continue building trust and confidence. We all call him Bubba because underneath that big frame, is just a soft, sweet baby. Before coming to HUHA, Apollo didn’t get much life experience or love, so the world can still feel big and overwhelming. He’ll need a patient, kind human willing to guide him, keep building his training, and show him that he’s safe. Apollo has already come so far. He enjoys going out for walks and regularly checks in with you on the walk. He knows his basic commands, and is very food motivated which makes training a joy. He will be a bit of a project dog so we are needing someone experienced and patient to continue his training journey, but he is so worth it. If you have time, patience, and a steady dog companion to help Bubba thrive, we would love to hear from you.
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