I have been trying to help this lady find a good long term foster home or forever home for this little dog, Sprocket . I have no "personal" stake in his welfare other than I too am a pet lover and fell in love with him when I saw his plea for help. My current living situation unfortunately does not allow me to have another animal at this time so I have been trying to find him a foster home or permanent home by sending emails to every rescue or no kill facility that might be able to help him. Here is story and a web link to his picture as I am not having success in pasting his picture in this message. Sprocket is in the Philadelphia, PA area and is a little pittie pup. Help Sprocket! Sprocket was found a year ago when he was abandoned behind Wal-Mart during a snow storm. Sprocket is back with me again through no fault of his own. This poor guy can't catch a break. But this time it is an emergency situation. I am searching all of my options, and I literally, have no place for him to go. He is in a very temporary foster home and my next step, which breaks my heart, is to have him put to sleep. Sprocket is a fabulous dog. He is very smart, very gentle. Loving and cuddly. His favorite game, which will keep him busy for hours, is chasing a flashlight light or laser dot. Sprocket's issue is that he is fearful on a leash. He has been tested by a couple professionals and they are quite sure that he is not aggressive, just fearful. He desperately needs to be in a home with someone who understands and has dealt with fearful dogs before. I know first hand how scary this trait can seem, but I also know that Sprocket is trainable. I've personally witnessed him change from very fearful on a leash to only slightly fearful in just a month's time. Once he has bonded with a human and feels safe he responds well and quickly. If anyone knows anyone that might be able to help or make a suggestion please pass this information along. Please pass and post this message far and wide. I can't bear the thought of putting this guy down. He is two years old, neutered, up-to-date on shots, heartworm negative, micro chipped and has over a year of training under his belt. He does very well with other dogs when he is introduced properly (as long as the other dog's) don't have similar issues). He does not do well with cats. As well, Sprocket's current trainer has offered free training to anyone who adopts him. If you or anyone you know might be interested in this guy please call Tanya at (215) 651-7638. http://cbs3.com/pets/Carol.Erickson.Pet.2.310954.html |