Tula Baloola

Meet Tula: Your High-Energy Best Friend, Built-In Spoon, and Personal Hype Squad

If you’re looking for a dog who will love you hard, play hard, and snuggle even harder, Tula might be your girl.

Tula is a 3-year-old boxer/pit mix with a joyful spirit, an athletic build, and a huge heart for people. She is extremely people-friendly, loves attention, and does great with children. She greets life (and her humans) with enthusiasm, full-body wiggles, and a level of excitement she is very happy to talk to you about with an enthusiastic “arrrooooo!”

She's a high-energy dog who thrives with daily activity, playtime, and mental stimulation. Walks, games, training sessions, adventures - she wants to be involved in it all. She does best when she has an outlet for her energy and a human to share it with. And once she’s had her fun? She happily transforms into a world-class cuddle bug.

At night, Tula is a devoted spooner who prefers to sleep close to her person. She may also snore from time to time, which she considers a feature, not a flaw - think cozy white noise from a very content dog.

One of her standout traits is how eager she is to please. She’s smart, attentive, and easy to train, making her a great option for a first-time dog owner who’s ready to provide basic structure and consistency. She genuinely wants to do the right thing and be part of her person’s world.

Important to know:
Tula has a strong prey drive and is not safe with cats or small animals, so she needs to be the only pet in the home. This isn’t a behavior problem, it’s simply about finding the right environment where she can relax and thrive.

Her ideal home:
• No cats or small animals
• Active individual or family
• Someone who enjoys a high-energy dog with a big personality

Why she’s being rehomed:
Tula is being rehomed due to incompatibility and hyper fixation with my cats and schedule limitations, not because of aggression toward people. She has no bite history, is fully vaccinated, and is ready for a fresh start with the right match.

If you want a dog who will be your workout buddy, your couch companion, your nighttime spoon, and your enthusiastic conversationalist Tula could be the perfect fit.

Pet's Name: Tula Baloola
Dog: Primary Breed: Boxer
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): May 2022
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Found in the road
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: No
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): October 5th 2023
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Medium
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 50
Primary Color: Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Fetch and Snuggles
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, Down, Leave It, Focus, great recall
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: Tula adapts well to routine
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Fireworks
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: Tula adapts well to most schedules - especially those with treats involved.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: No
Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: NA
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Tula is very interested in the cats. She has never attacked them but is hyper-focused.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : Bath every 2 weeks - minimal care
Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: Nightly dentastix
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Timid
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Cats
Good with Young Children
Bonded Pair
Purebred
Crate Trained
Comes When Called
Needs Training
Likes Car Rides
Likes to Swim
Requires A Fenced Yard
Jumps Fences
Growls at Strangers
Is Afraid of Storms
Digs
How is your dog with other dogs?: Selective: Gets along with some dogs but not others.
How is your dog with cats?: Selective: Gets along with some cats but not others.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: Full body tail wags. She is a velcro dog and will be your ride or die. She loves to cuddle and when she gets really excited to see her human she will let out an "Aaarrooooooo!!!"
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Ideally no cats - if you do have cats, making sure they have plenty of spaces to go and separate from Tula. She is just a little bit "obsessed"
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: I did find Tulas original owners and they had a little boy with autism that was her bff :-( I do not have children but she seems to really like children and is extremely docile and tolerant of the poking and prodding.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Schedule, No Time
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): I will be starting a new role which requires a lot of travel and will no longer be able to reliably make sure all of my pets are safe and happy.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: One month
Who is your veterinarian?: Canton Animal Hospital
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Tula will eat just about anything! Currently she is eating Purina
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: CANTON
Zip Code: 28716
How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter
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