Niner

About Niner

Niner is a big, handsome 6-year-old American Bulldog, around 100 lbs, who spent his life in a home before being surrendered when his family’s circumstances changed. He is house trained, lived indoors with adults, has done well with a nephew, and his former family described him as moderate-energy, toy- and treat-motivated, and happiest with room to move and be active. His owner reported no bite history.He is a very strong dog and can pull, but volunteers have also described him as gentle taking treats, patient, easy to return to his kennel, and able to pass other dogs without reacting. During one recent walk, however, Niner became increasingly aroused and began jumping and repeatedly grabbing the leash.Added to Call to Action List 8/30 Niner is beginning to show signs that the kennel environment is becoming harder for him to cope with. Leash grabbing, jumping, and escalating frustration can become more difficult to manage the longer a large, powerful dog remains stressed and confined. We would much rather get Niner into an appropriate home environment before shelter stress has the opportunity to become overwhelming. Niner needs an adopter, foster, or rescue placement as soon as possible. Update 9/7: Niner is struggling signficantly in this environment and has started injuring himself when biting the leash. He's becoming increasingly difficult and more risky to handle. We've posted him publicly and plead to rescue partners for help and have received no response. Update 9/30: Niner has experienced significant behavioral deterioration during his extended shelter stay. His increasing stress and arousal have progressed from repeatedly biting and tugging on leashes to grabbing at clothing and equipment and, most recently, biting and holding onto a handler’s leg when attempting to get him out of his kennel. Despite behavioral medication, modified handling, enrichment, and extensive adoption, foster, and rescue outreach, an appropriate placement has not been found.A recent dog-to-dog evaluation also identified significant dog-directed aggression. While shelter stress may have contributed to the intensity of these behaviors, we cannot safely assume they would resolve outside this environment.Due to Niner’s continued decline in the shelter, increasing handling and placement safety concerns, and lack of an appropriate placement, humane euthanasia has been recommended to prevent continued distress and suffering, and is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.Interested in helping Niner?Rescue Organizations: Email our Rescue Team