10/13/2026
Meet Beluga, our Pet of the Week from Forever Paws Animal Shelter!
Beluga is just over a year old, weighs about 70lbs...and he's very, very deaf. The world is a scary place when you can't hear what's coming or going on around you but this handsome guy is just a big, giant baby looking for love.
And honestly?
You won't meet a sweeter guy.
Beluga is a mild-mannered boy. He's a little bit of a scaredy-cat, which is understandable because he can't hear what's going on around him. If he's approached from behind and doesn't see you coming, he'll practically leap out of his own skin. He's a little bit shy with strangers because he doesn't know what to expect from them but it doesn't take him much to warm up at all and then he's a big d***y lover boy.
While Beluga does do well with other dogs, you need to take into consideration that he's deaf. If he does not see or smell another dog coming and he's approached too quickly, there is ALWAYS the chance that his fear will make him snap/nip out of self defense. If he knows the other dog is there? He's super excited! All he wants to do is play with them and bounce around like a goober! We would prefer a home without cats, not because he's aggressive towards them, but because they are much more likely to sneak up on him and scare the ever-loving hell out of him. Kids 12+ for essentially the same reasons.
Beluga has been doing well learning hand signals for his cues, does well on a leash, and is remarkably mild-mannered for a young pit bull mix of his size!
Since he is a restricted breed, you must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.
Beluga: https://bit.ly/3W7vsSC
