Frankie

We're looking for a safe, loving home for a dog who, due to her pet owner’s (our mom) sudden terminal diagnosis, is no longer being taken care of. We're doing everything we can to make sure she's not surrendered to a shelter. We have a limited amount of time to find her a home, as the situation is serious and urgent.

A bit about Frankie:
• Female, about 5.5 years old
• Possibly pit and staffordshire bull terrier
• Spayed, microchipped
• Housebroken
• Very smart, sweet, and emotionally intuitive
• Has lived peacefully with another small dog
• Is anxious/fearful around strangers
• Would thrive with someone calm and patient who can help her regain trust and confidence
She was rescued off the street in Texas and given to our mom to take care of... things did not go as planned.
Has fear based behavioral issue with strangers: big barks, retreating, growling. No instances of physical aggression.
No biting.
Has not been in contact with anyone but a small dog she's lived with and our mom.
No signs of diseases or illness.

Frankie is incredibly sweet and loyal. She deserves better and I hope we can give her that…

Pet's Name: Frankie
Dog: Primary Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): She’s 5 1/2 years old
Age Category: Adult
Where did you get your pet?: Rescue off the street
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): About 5 years ago
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Medium
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 50
Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: She’s alright alone
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Being startled. Strangers.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: She is overweight and undergroomed due to her owner’s illness…
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Fear based barking. Fear of strangers due to isolation and lack of socialization
Personality:
Playful
Constant Companion
High Energy
Medium Energy
Low Energy
Stubborn
Timid
Needs Training
Friendly to Strangers
Good with Other Dogs
Good with Young Children
Good with Cats
Bonded Pair
Requires A Fenced Yard
Crate Trained
Purebred
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Parent Illness
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): Her owner is our mom. She has been diagnosed with late stage terminal cancer. She has inadvertently neglected the dog due to physical inability to care for her pet and herself.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Two months
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Needs help
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Los Angeles, CA
Zip Code: 91342
How did you hear about us?: Other Referral
Service Level: Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)