Philadelphia, PA - Dogs need foster/adopt/rescue URGENT!

This is Gunner. Gunner is a very smart dog. He learns commands in a matter of minutes. He bonds to people who make the effort to work with him. He is a great dog for someone who likes obedience work, play and exercise, There are several key things you should know about Gunner:
Approximately 1 year old
Currently 40 pounds but will gain weight
Up to date on shots
Will be neutered and microchipped
Knows: sit, stay, heel, drop it, paw
Learning: come, leave it, and how to walk well on leash
Eager to please (food and toy motivated)
Medium Energy
Quick learner
Friendly
Likes to play tug and is learning fetch
He is jumpy/mouthy when playing
Should probably be your only pet




Sparky is a female pit mix about 2 years old. Poor Sparky has been here at the shelter since June- she came to the shelter as a possible cruelty case because her owner had been found choking her and she was emaciated. Sparky also came in with a circular patch of hair missing on her neck/back that looks like she may have been burnt. In the shelter Sparky has gained some weight and some skills! Luckily for Sparky one of our volunteers has been consistently working with her so that she does not get stressed, but now it’s time for Sparky to get out to find her forever home. Sparky knows “sit”, “stay” and “come” and is working on leash manners. Sparky is very food motivated and eager to please. She loves people and is affectionate, loves to run, and is learning how to play. Sparky does not get along with small dogs or cats, but is getting used to dogs her own size or larger. We think that once out of the isolation of our kennel environment Sparky can learn to be happy and social with other dogs. Like most active adolescents learning their manners, Sparky can get mouthy when very excited. Sparky is a sweet girl who’s had a bad start to life and desperately needs to get out of the shelter ASAP.

Gunner and Sparky have very limited time left. They are currently at a shelter that euthanizes for room. Please consider helping one of these great dogs. Please share this information with others.

Both dogs are located at the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control (PACCA/PAWS) in Philadelphia, PA.

111 West Hunting Park Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19140

If you are interested in rescuing/adopting/fostering one of these dogs, please contact:
shelter_dogs@yahoo.com
Before Jan. 1: natalie@philly paws.org
Jan. 1 & after: nsmith@pspca.org