Napa Valley pets and animals
Meet Charlie: A Big Dog Who Wants to Stay Close

An affectionate young Bullmastiff mix is waiting at Napa County Animal Shelter

David Blue

David Blue

Oct 28, 2026

10 Comments
Charlie (53661). Photo: Napa County Animal Shelter.

At 72 pounds, Charlie is a big dog with a simple wish: to stay close to his people.

 

The Napa County Animal Shelter describes this almost two-year-old Bullmastiff mix as sweet and affectionate, a gentle giant ready for a family of his own.

 

Charlie is a neutered male with a brown-and-white coat.

 

He has been at the shelter since July 24.

 

A big companion to get to know

 

Charlie has lived with other dogs before, and the shelter says he appears to have some house-training experience.

 

Those are useful starting points for a conversation with the adoption team, rather than promises about how he will settle into every home.

 

Ask the staff about introductions to other pets, his daily needs and what would help him make a comfortable move.

 

If you enjoy having a dog close by, Charlie may be worth meeting.

 

Find his current adoption listing under ID 53661, or contact the shelter at 707-253-4382.

 

The Napa County Animal Shelter is at 942 Hartle Court, Napa.

 

Check Charlie’s listing and the shelter’s visiting arrangements before heading over.

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  • EN
    Ellie N.· Oct 30, 5:00 PM

    Brown and white and 72 pounds, Charlie must be quite a sight walking into a room.

  • MB
    Mike B.· Oct 30, 2:11 AM

    Napa folks, check the visiting arrangements before driving over to Hartle Court. Hope this big guy gets adopted.

    • LR
      Linda R.· Oct 31, 1:03 PM

      Mike B.Good reminder. Shelter hours can change, and it’d be great to see Charlie find a home soon.

  • RC
    Rosa C.· Oct 29, 5:25 PM

    House-training experience is a nice start, but I'd definitely ask the staff what they've seen with him.

  • JT
    Janelle T.· Oct 28, 8:02 AM

    He's been there since July 24? That's a long time for such a young dog. Go meet Charlie!

  • PW
    Peter Walsh· Oct 28, 6:18 AM

    Good to see the shelter being clear that living with other dogs before doesn't guarantee he'll fit with every pet.

  • LM
    Louise M.· Oct 28, 4:36 AM

    My old Bullmastiff mix was the sweetest dog in the house. Hope someone gives Charlie a chance.

  • K
    kim_87· Oct 28, 4:03 AM

    I love big dogs, but folks should really ask about his daily needs before bringing home a 72-pound pup.

  • DR
    Dave R.· Oct 28, 1:16 AM

    A gentle giant who wants to stay close? Charlie sounds like a wonderful couch companion.

  • MG
    Maria G.· Oct 28, 12:14 AM

    72 pounds of cuddle buddy sounds pretty hard to resist. Hope Charlie finds his people soon!

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