Meet Hanky.

San Diego, CA · 3 years 4 months · American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Jun 21, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 28, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Hank is the kind of dog who makes you fall in love with him almost immediately. He’s somehow the perfect mix of a sweet little old man and an adorable puppy, with the chunkiest little body, the cutest belly and a personality that makes him even more lovable. More than anything, Hanky loves people . Give him some belly rubs and a cozy spot near his people and he’s a very happy boy. He’s pretty quiet and easygoing at home, loves his big comfy bed and is definitely a bit of a couch potato. But every once in a while, the puppy comes out and he gets the most adorable case of the zoomies — they last about three minutes before he decides that’s enough exercise for the day. Hanky has done well with the dogs he’s met and seems perfectly comfortable having other animals around, although people are definitely his favorite. On walks, he isn’t reactive to other dogs or cats and tends to avoid confrontation. If another dog is barking at him, Hanky is perfectly happy to mind his own business and keep on moving. He’s also been a great houseguest. He isn’t destructive and hasn’t shown any interest in chewing shoes, furniture or other things he shouldn’t. He does love his food, though, so you’ll have to keep an eye on him during walks because apparently even tree bark looks like a potential snack to Hanky. He loves his food, his belly rubs and basically anyone willing to love on him. ❤️ He does use eye drops for his pesky allergies, but he takes them like a champ — a pretty small ask for a guy with this much love to give. Hanky really is the best boy: sweet, affectionate, funny, easygoing and just looking for his forever person to love. Could it be you? ❤️ Please consider sponsoring Hanky with either a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation. Your donation will help It's The Pits with day-to-day care, including food, vaccinations, flea treatment, treats and toys. Click on the Sponsor This Pet link above to make your donation today. Thank you!

RescueGroups record ID: 22571372

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.