MOANA

11/29/25 16:09Meet Moana, a 4 year old 75 pound female Pit Bull. She has Mild periodontitis and is overweight. Moana is a leisurely walker, who loves to take her time and thoroughly investigate each interesting smell! She is quite treat motivated and a sweet and affectionate girl who wants to be close to you. She struggles with other dogs, and would likely best thrive in a single dog environment. She is good with a harness, car rides, and is overall an extremely gentle and easygoing dog. Moana would be a wonderful companion to enjoy a relaxing life with.09/16/25 15:51Moana is a sweet dog who has been at the shelter since 2/18/25, she would greatly benefit from a pathway out of the shelter whether that be foster, adoption, or rescue. Placed on Needs Rescue. 12/10/25 13:23What did we do on today’s adventure:Oh man! I was happy to go out for a walk today. It was a little chilly, but it was beautiful. I met a new human friend and was very 9friendly while she got me harnessed up. I was on my best behavior the whole walk! We went to Hellyer park. So many things to smell....people, dogs, animals. I loved to smell the side of the trail and read the doggie news. I tried my best to walk nicely next to my new human friend. I sometimes got excited when we passed other dogs or people but only because I wanted to say hi! We went for several miles. It was a lot of fun. What a great day.What should potential adopters know about me:- Moana is a total sweetheart. She warmed up to me immediately and was calm while I put on her harness. She enjoyed scratches and pets and was affectionate with me during the car ride and hike.- She is a bit overweight, which makes me sad because she isprobably getting overlooked because of that. She had good energyand we walked at a fast pace for several miles....over an hour and ahalf. She went strong the whole way. I think if she is able to getout of the shelter and get some consistent exercise, those few extra lbs will melt away quickly.- She was well behaved during the car ride...she was quiet and no barking. She did love the scratchy feel of my car seat cover. Poor girl just wanted a good scratching! It probably felt so good to get a good back scratch.- She pulled a little bit towards people and other dogs, but it seemed to be in a friendly, curious way. I did not see any aggression whatsoever.- Overall Moana seems like a really sweet, solid companion. The poor girl has been stuck in the shelter, but she still was so sweet and well behaved. She was very affectionate, warmed up right away. She responded well when I tried to get her to change directions, slow down, speed up. I really enjoyed my walk with her and think she will make an excellent companion.Three words to describe me:Sweet, Curious, Friendly10/16/25 11:45What did we do on today’s adventure:Today was my third `Trails & Tails` outing and now that I know the drill, I was feeling much more relaxed and comfortable! Getting harnessed up was easy - no stress at all - and then we were off on our adventure. I settled right into the back of the car like the polite girl I am and enjoyedthe ride to our destination. Once we started our walk, I took my time enjoying every single moment. I'm what you'd call a leisurely walker - why rush when there are so many wonderful smells to investigate? Each scent tells a story, and I wanted to read them all! I showed off my sit command whenever my walker asked, especially when treats were involved. Did I mention I love treats?? The whole outing was very peaceful, and I loved being able to relax and just take everything in at my own comfortable pace. This is exactly the kind of adventure I enjoy - calm, steady, and full of interesting smells.What should potential adopters know about me:This was her third outing, andher increased confidence and comfort level really showed – she was much more relaxed this outing now that she understands the routine. Moana is a polite passenger who rides calmly in the back of the car. She's a leisurely walker who loves to take her time and thoroughly investigate all the interesting smells along the way - perfect for someone who enjoys peaceful, unhurried walks. Moana is quite treat motivated and has mastered a solid sit command. She would thrive in a calm home as an only pet with an adopter who appreciates her measured pace and gentle approach to life. Moana is the ideal companion for someone looking for a relaxed, easygoing dog who will be happy to explore the world at a comfortable, enjoyable speed.Three words to describe me:Easygoing, Calm, Inquisitive07/21/25 08:05What did we do on today’s adventure: Today I got to go out and spend a couple hours doing my very favorite thing – sniffing!! I was so excited when I got in the car I had to roll all around in the backseat. Then we got to the park, and I got to sniff so many new smells!! I spent so much time walking and smelling, my nose was in over drive. I showed off how good my sit is for some yummy treats and enjoyed getting scratches during ourbreaks. We saw a few other dogs which I wasn’t a big fan of but did my best to ignore them. Finally, we went to Dunkin for a pup cup which was delish (though I didn’t want to leave the AC – it was hot out!). What should potential adopters know about me: Moana is a gentle and curious girl. She was a little nervous coming into intake but was happy to see me and easy to harness up. She was excited to get outside and get sniffing, she hopped in the car no problem and rode nicely in the back. Moana loves to sniff and enjoys a relaxed slow walk where she can make sure not to miss any smells. She is a very good loose lead walker and sits nicely for treats. Moana was unreactive to other people, bikes, cars, etc. but she is not a big fan of other dogs and would prefer to be an only pet. She is a sweet and affectionate girl and likes to be close by you. Moana would be a wonderful companion to enjoy a relaxing life with.Three words to describe me: Sweet, Gentle, Mellow