Frankie

Meet Frankie, a gentle soul with a big heart who's ready for his second chance. This 2.5-year-old, 70-pound neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull mix is currently in a foster home and can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up. Frankie 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.

Frankie is a quiet, 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. In his foster home, Frankie lives with four other large dogs and has gradually built confidence, sometimes enjoying tug-of-war or a satisfying cardboard-shredding session. He is more often content to observe from the sidelines until he's ready to join in. Importantly, his cautious approach is never aggressive; when unsure, Frankie chooses to retreat rather than react. Frankie finds a lot of comfort with other dogs, but new humans make him more reserved as he waits for trust to be built.

Ideal Home

Frankie needs a patient and understanding home with a predictable routine to help him feel secure as he continues to gain confidence. His foster believes he would do well in a calm home with older kids who understand how to respect his boundaries. A securely fenced yard is ideal for him. Because Frankie can be an escape artist and has been known to climb chain link or chicken wire fencing, his forever home will need secure fencing and supervision outdoors.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions are mentioned.

Training & Support

Frankie is still a bit green on leash and is afraid of it, sometimes freezing. He is house-trained and has had no accidents indoors. He does fine when left alone with free reign of a room. He also travels well in the car but sometimes finds new doorways or thresholds intimidating. He is learning to wait his turn for treats and already understands simple cues like "no" and "food." He would likely thrive with a calm canine companion to show him the ropes.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
• This is a volunteer-run rescue, please only apply if you are serious about moving forward in our adoption process.
• If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please ensure 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. Transports run every few weeks.