Yumi (Courtesy)

This dog is a courtesy listing and not one of our dogs. Please contact the email listed in this post.

For more information on Yumi, please contact Natalie Watkines at [email protected]



Meet Yumi (pronounced "You-me")!

Yumi is an almost-four-year-old, spayed Catahoula/Pit Bull mix with striking blue eyes, a beautiful white-and-brindle coat, and a big, affectionate personality. She is a playful, energetic girl who loves people and being part of the family.

Her favorite activities include fetch, chewing on her toys, and chasing water from the hose on warm days. She would love an active companion who enjoys outdoor adventures; she may make a wonderful hiking buddy with the right preparation and training. At home, she is also a cuddly love bug who enjoys being close to her people. Yumi is house-trained, knows "sit" and "stay," and is clever and responsive to patient, consistent training.

Yumi came into our family about three years ago when a relative could no longer care for her because of difficult personal and housing circumstances. My wife and I have loved her and given her a stable home, but we have two other dogs and have come to recognize that she needs a different living situation to be safe and successful.

Yumi needs an experienced, adults-only home where she is the only dog. She has significant resource guarding around food, toys, and attention, and has been involved in multiple fights with our dogs, including bites that caused injuries and bleeding. She can also become reactive when other dogs are excited or barking. She should not be placed with other dogs or expected to socialize with them. Although she has generally left our two cats alone, her behavior with unfamiliar cats is unknown, so we would prefer a home without other pets. She can growl when her paws are handled, and a knowledgeable adopter who respects her boundaries and can work with a qualified behavior professional is important. There is no known history of Yumi biting a person.

Yumi has so much affection, intelligence, and enthusiasm to share. We are looking for a committed, experienced adopter with a secure home environment, ideally a fenced yard, who understands her behavioral needs and will give her the structure, enrichment, and love she deserves. We are happy to answer detailed questions, share veterinary information, and travel for a carefully screened, appropriate placement. Yumi will remain in our care until the right home is confirmed.