Frankie

Meet Frankie, a gentle soul with a big heart who's ready for his second chance! This handsome 2.5-year-old, 70-pound neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull mix is a quiet and tender-hearted pup. At first, he may seem shy and reserved, but once he feels safe, his sweet and affectionate personality shines through. He isn't demanding of attention; instead, he quietly seeks comfort by simply being near someone he trusts. Frankie's story began in a tough place; he and his sister Precious were found tied up in the front yard of an elderly man's home after being left behind by family members. Since then, Frankie has been slowly learning that the world can be kind and that humans are worth trusting.

Ideal Home

Frankie finds a lot of comfort with other dogs and would likely thrive with a calm canine companion to show him the ropes. He is more often content to observe from the sidelines until he's ready to join in. New humans can be a bit overwhelming for him, so he needs a patient and understanding home where trust can be built gradually. Given his gentle nature, his foster believes he would do well in a calm home with older kids who understand how to respect his boundaries. A quieter household with a predictable routine will help him feel secure as he continues to gain confidence. A securely fenced yard is ideal for him. His forever home will need secure fencing as he has been known to climb chain-link or chicken wire fencing.

Ongoing Health

Frankie is neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Training & Support

House training has gone beautifully, with no accidents or marking indoors since arriving in foster care. While he has not needed a crate, Frankie does just fine when left alone with free rein of a room. On leash, he is still a bit hesitant and may freeze, as he is still afraid of the leash. He is learning to wait his turn for treats and already understands simple cues like "no" and "food." Frankie sometimes finds new doorways or thresholds intimidating, but these moments are happening less often as he gains more confidence.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Once completing the initial screen, you will be connected with the placement for a video chat.
• Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
• We are a volunteer-run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. If you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board.

Transportation

Frankie is currently in a foster home in Austin, Texas, and can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up.