Sparky

Dog:Sparky
Age: 1-3 Years Old
Weight: 91
Location: Boyertown, PA
Nicknames: Bob
Good with other dogs?: Dog selective, he would probably do best as the only dog. Who can blame him! Sparky has been through so much he deserves all the attention!
Good with cats? unknown, will not be adopted to a home with a cat
Good with children? Will not be adopted to a home with kids under 10.  Sparky loves his foster family. The kids are a little older and Sparky is great with them! He loves to play, go for walks, and cuddle with them!
Activity Preference: Needs a couple walks a day, low maintenance overall but needs quality outside time., Will go with the flow.
IQ: Smart
Sparky’s favorite things: Sparky loves his kong, catching bubbles, frisbee, football and just being silly with his foster family! He also loves treats for training and will learn whatever you want him to if there are treats involved. Sparky is a fan of belly rubs, long walks and car rides too!  Sparky is a perfect gentleman meeting new human friends!
Sparky is good at: meeting people, behaving in the house, going for car rides, making me feel safe, walking on a leash, cuddling, playing, following commands
Ideal home: someone at home most of the day, a fenced yard, lots of exercise opportunities, other: Someone that has the time to work on his finishing touches.
Training Needs: socialization with dogs, needs obedience training, other: Finishing school
Health issues: None known at this time as we are still figuring out all his needs. He may have either food or seasonal allergies as well.

Sparky has transformed into an amazing, handsome dog. He came to us practically on his death bed being starved in a crate in an empty parking lot in DC.  When he first arrived to us his age was unknown, anywhere from a puppy to 7 years old. Now that he feels better and is healthy, he shows more signs of a younger dog.  Sparky has overcome so much! During his recovery he ate some thing he shouldn’t have and had to have obstruction surgery! Then, recently he was diagnosed with anal carcinoma and a partially torn ACL.  Two surgeries later to remove the cancer he’s got a clean bill of heath! We are so happy for Sparky…we should start calling him “Super” Sparky! He’s on strict rest for several weeks to get that ACL healed.  Can you believe this boy’s luck!  Sparky just has one more hurdle to overcome before being able to live a long, healthy, happy life.  What’s that? He needs to find his very own forever home! Sparky is a young, happy, playful, goofy, adorable, boy who loves his foster family and will make a lucky family out there complete!

All in all, Sparky is a great boy who wants to please you and be there for you no matter what. He wants someone that is home more than they are gone, that has the time and patience to work on teaching him manners and have fun with him.  Training either in the home or a group would be terrific for Sparky. He’s basically like a gigantic puppy! It’s so sad, he’s never had a home, and no one to love him and teach him. He deserves the security and love of his own family.  He needs to continue with the basics as well as the advanced training. With a little time, patience and love Sparky will be that dog that people say was the “one” “the best dog ever”.

PLEASE READ: Adopters will not be considered without completing an application. Please visit www.AmericanBulldogRescue.org to apply! Remember – Adoption is always the best option! If you can’t help by adopting a homeless pet, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to American Bulldog Rescue, 4 Terry Drive, Suite 1D Newtown, PA 18940 or paypal AmericanBulldogRescue@verizon.net. We cannot place dogs in homes with children under 10 unless that dog has lived with kids or is in a foster home with kids. Thank you.