06/04/2026
Foster needed for Stryker. Contact Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue
Foster Needed has been waiting since December
Meet Stryker, a 4‑year‑old, 77‑lb sweetheart who has been deeply loved for the past four years — and now urgently needs a foster home due to circumstances completely outside his control. His family is facing medical and allergy challenges in the home, and Stryker deserves a safe, stable place to land while he finds his forever family.
💙 About Stryker
Breed: Staffordshire Terrier / Bulldog / Chow Chow mix
Age: 4
Weight: 77.6 lbs
Neutered & Microchipped
Vaccines: Rabies current
Energy Level: Medium–High
Housebroken, Crate Trained, Uses Doggie Door
Walks Great on Leash
Stryker is the perfect blend of playful goofball and couch companion.
He LOVES toys, loves to learn, and loves being part of the family. He’s trained on all basic commands and is eager to please — especially if peanut butter is involved.
🐶 Dog & People Social Skills
Greets new dogs with a sniff, then wants to play
Socialized with big and small dogs
Great with kids and babies — gentle, playful, and intuitive
Friendly with new people after a quick sniff
Has lived around dogs and cats
No aggression, no resource guarding, no reactivity except normal alert barking
Stryker is emotionally tuned in — he reads the room, adjusts his energy, and genuinely wants to connect.
🏡 Home Behavior
Can be trusted alone
No separation anxiety
Barks at doorbells/noises
Chews soft toys, blankets, and the occasional sock
Sleeps well in or out of the crate
Not destructive when supervised
Only fear triggers: fireworks, thunder, vacuums (he hides and seeks comfort)
❤️ Why He Needs a Foster His current home is dealing with severe allergies and a medical condition that makes noise difficult to tolerate. With a job shift coming, his owner can no longer meet his needs. This is a heartbreaking situation — not a behavioral one.Stryker is a good dog in a tough situation, and he needs a foster who can give him a soft place to land.
🌟 Short Summary Stryker is a lovable, social, kid‑friendly, dog‑friendly, treat‑motivated sweetheart who thrives on play, affection, and routine. He’s trained, loyal, and eager to please. He just needs a temporary home to help him get to his forever one.
📩 Can you foster Stryker?He cannot stay where he is, and he has nowhere else to go.
If you can open your home — even short‑term — you could change his entire future.
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