Frankie

Meet Frankie, a gentle soul with a big heart who is 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 in Austin, Texas, and is eager to find his forever family. Frankie's story began in a difficult situation; he and his sister Precious were found tied up outside an elderly man's home after being abandoned. 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. He may seem shy at first, but once he feels safe, his sweet and affectionate personality shines through. He quietly seeks comfort by simply being near someone he trusts. In his foster home, Frankie lives with four other large dogs and has been gradually building his confidence, sometimes enjoying tug-of-war or shredding cardboard. He is more often content to observe from the sidelines until he's ready to join in. He has found that toys can be fun and has a special buddy in the largest dog in the home. Importantly, his cautious approach is never aggressive; when unsure, Frankie chooses to retreat rather than react.

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. New humans make him more reserved, and he needs patience and understanding as he builds trust. He has not met cats or children, but his foster believes he would do well in a calm home with older children 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, and due to his curious nature and history of being an escape artist, his forever home will need secure fencing and supervision outdoors.

Ongoing Health

Frankie is neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. No specific health conditions were mentioned in the listing.

Training & Support

House training has gone beautifully, with no accidents or marking indoors since arriving in foster care. Frankie is fine when left alone with free reign of a room. On leash, he is still a bit green and is afraid of the leash, sometimes freezing or "pancaking." He is learning to wait his turn for treats and already understands simple cues like "no" and "food." Mealtimes are peaceful, and he shows no signs of food guarding. Frankie sometimes finds new doorways or thresholds intimidating but is gaining confidence and these moments are happening less often.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Completing the initial screen will connect you with the placement for a video chat.
• Transports run every few weeks, and Frankie will be 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.
• This is a volunteer-run rescue, and 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 ensure they are on board before applying.
• Adoption Fee: $475

Transportation

Frankie is currently located in Austin, Texas. He can be transported out of state once an approved adopter is lined up.