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Mixed Breed

Bucatini

At a glance

Age5 years
SexMale
SizeMedium · 26–60 lb
FromChester Springs, PA

A little about them

Bucatini is a 5-year-old, 60-pound shepherd mix whose quiet resilience is beginning to shine. Found as a stray, he arrived shut down and unsure, but with patience, structure, and kindness, he is blossoming.

Through gentle guidance, confidence-building exercises, and puzzle work with his volunteer trainer, Bucatini is learning to decompress, engage, and trust. He now makes eye contact, responds to cues, and is beginning to feel safe. He may take a moment when meeting new people, but each positive interaction helps him gain confidence.

Bucatini is looking for a patient, loving home that will meet him where he is and continue supporting his journey. He has so much potential to become a confident, loyal companion.

Ideal Home

  • A patient, loving home willing to give Bucatini time, understanding, structure, and continued support as he builds confidence.

Ongoing Health

  • Bucatini will come neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and 4DX tested.
  • A mass was removed from his hip; biopsy results showed it was an older-man bump and non-cancerous.

Training & Support

  • He has worked with a volunteer trainer on gentle guidance, confidence-building exercises, and puzzle work.
  • He is learning to decompress, engage, trust, and respond to cues.

Application Details

  • Adoption fee: $500
  • Contact the provider through Wags to begin an adoption application.

Transportation

No transportation options are specified.

Health & wellness

Promised before pickup
  • Spay/neuter before pickup
  • Vaccines before home
  • Microchip before home

Reported by Phoenix Animal Rescue.

Know the breed

Exercise30 min/day, Moderate activity
CoatDouble
TrainabilityModerate
Lifespan10-15 years
Living spaceApartment, Condo, House, Acreage
About the breed
$500Bucatini's fee
$335Typical Mixed Breed

Common questions

Grown, expect around 26–60 lb.

Meet the shelter

Phoenix Animal Rescue

Chester Springs, PA

More about Phoenix Animal Rescue
Map of Chester Springs, PAChester Springs, PA

Pickup & transport