About Preston

Below is my description of my pup Preston and the reason I am looking to rehome him. He is about 9 or 10 years old. A pitbull/lab mix. No health problems. Shots up to date. Fixed. Just got his teeth cleaned earlier this year. All around healthy older dog. I love my boy so very much. I Adopted him when he was about 6 or 7, and he is about 9 or 10 now. It's been a wonderful three years, but also stressful ones, as we've had many close calls of surprise negative dog interactions. I don't know much of Preston's back story, as he was picked up by Chicago's animal care and control on the streets. (Where I use to live) It seems he sadly was never socialized with dogs as he is reactive to both male and female, and all sizes. Cats as well, though not as bad. I love my boy very much. Have been through training with him. And he has made it far in so many ways. None of that progress goes unnoticed, in fact, I'm sad to report that I believe I am the one holding him back. I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder about 6 years ago now. And although I regularly seek mental health help and take medication, it's seems my journey to managing it is still in its beginning stages. I have been known to have panic attacks on walks with Preston sometimes. I've had many moments where my anxiety fed into Preston's mood and progress. Arguably making run ins with dogs we've had, most likely worse. Which isn't fair to him or myself. He just wants to be somebodies best friend and run around. I spent a good few months down in Texas with my parents when the pandemic first hit. And that is the first time I saw a different life for Preston. He had a big fenced backyard. A decent sized house to follow his human best friend around in. He was happy. And now I'm here in Portland, and he is doing fine, I know he loves me and is being taken care of. But now I know what he looked like then, what he looks like now. He was happier there. And realistically, my partner and myself aren't financially able to be in house with a backyard anytime soon. He truly loved my parents backyard. Being off leash and free. Rolling in the grass. Barking at birds. Not having to see doggies that make him start to go on defense. As he approaches his senior years, I can't help but want him to be with someone who can give him the life he had there for a few short months. And also someone who is less anxious of a human who can continue to help him grow and not hold him back. And this is why I come to you all. I want my boy to have the best life he possibly can. And if I can find that here, with someone other than me, it hurts - but it's what I want for Preston. He is such a wonderful, odd, and goofy boy. Not enough people get to see that. And I just hope the rest of his life can be spent where he can simply just be that boy. If you or someone you know could be a good fit, please reach out

Multnomah County
Portland, Oregon