Stephan the Gunshot Injury Survivor Pup Is Ready for a Loving Home ❤️

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 03/21/2026
• Pet's Location: oakland CA, 94601
• Pet's Size: large
• Pet's Gender: male
• Pet's Color: tan
• Pet's Breed: Unknown breed
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? yes

Meet Stephan, a 1-year-old, 55-pound mixed-breed survivor with a tender heart and a bright future. After enduring a recent gunshot injury, Stephan is healing beautifully—putting more weight on his leg each day and showing incredible resilience.

Stephan can be a little shy at first, so patience, slow movements, and tasty treats are the keys to winning his trust. Once he warms up, this sweet boy is wiggly, affectionate, and happy to climb into your lap for cuddles. He enjoys peaceful “sniffaris,” bird watching, and gentle companionship.

💛 Why Stephan Is So Special

🐾 1 year old, 55 lbs of courage and love
💖 Tender, affectionate, and sensitive
🦮 Calm and friendly with other dogs; could thrive solo with dog friends
🍖 Food-motivated and eager to learn new manners
🌿 Loves gentle exploration, sniffing adventures, and quiet observation

🏡 Stephan’s Ideal Home

✔️ Patient adopters who can provide a calm, safe environment
✔️ A home with compatible canine companions or as a solo dog
✔️ Quiet, loving household where he can continue to heal and flourish

Stephan is a brave, gentle soul ready to trade his past struggles for a lifetime of love, safety, and affection. Could you be the family to give him the home he deserves? 🐶

Rocky Kanaka