My name is Galileo!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

My basic info

Breed

American Staffordshire Terrier

Color

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Age

Adult

Size

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Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

919883

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

How this pet arrived:
Galileo was brought in by Humane Law Enforcement on August 9, 2024.

Why this pet is the one for you:
Meet Galileo, your soon-to-be favorite star gazer and professional couch potato! Abandoned and feeling lost, Galileo has been a bit shy and shut down, trying to navigate a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar. But beneath that reserved exterior is a sweet boy, just waiting for the right person to help him discover that love does exist and is indeed universal. Galileo is searching for someone who can help him regain his confidence and guide him with patience and kindness. Galileo has been limping on his left back leg since August 2024, and while he's much improved, vets suspect a CCL tear (similar to an ACL tear in humans). This is a knee injury that can be treated with rest, pain management, or surgery. Galileo also has bilateral hip dysplasia, a common condition where the hip joint doesn't fit together smoothly. This can also be managed with medication, weight control, and exercise modifications, though surgery is sometimes considered. If you're ready to show this stellar dog that he's not alone in the universe, Galileo is waiting for you to help him find his place among the stars. Be sure to bring a leash and collar for a safe journey home!

Primary Color: Brindle
Weight: 76.4
Age: 3yrs 1mths 3wks

Shelter

San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

Contact info

Pet ID

919883

Contact

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Phone

(619) 299-7012

info@sdhumane.org

Website

http://www.sdhumane.org

Address

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees: https://resources.sdhumane.org/Programs_and_Services/Adoption_Resources/Adoption_Fees

Adoption application

https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/adoption-process/

Go meet their pets

Business Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Adoption Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays

San Diego Campus
5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110

El Cajon Campus
1373 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

Escondido Campus
3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

Oceanside Campus for Dogs
2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Oceanside Campus for Cats and Small Animals
572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

More about this shelter

San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Our lifesaving safety net has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable shelter animals from being euthanized. We are a private, independent, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

With campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Ramona and San Diego, we provide animal services for 14 cities within San Diego County. We not only care for 50,000 animals in our communities but also share the expertise we have gained through our innovative programs with shelters nationwide so they can save more lives in their communities.

While our influence is expanding nationally, our top priority is meeting the needs of San Diego. We provide exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and most of all: love.

What We Strive For:

Our Vision
A more compassionate world.

Our Mission
Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.

Our Values
Compassion
Courage
Impact
Inclusion
Integrity
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