Sponsor and transport help available to rescue that saves 2 year old Shar Pei Pit Bull Terrier mix from Augusta, WV Humane Society shelter
Sponsor and transport help available to rescue that saves 2 year old Shar Pei Pit Bull Terrier mix from Augusta, WV Humane Society shelter.
Luke is an absolutely gorgeous 2 yr old mix of Shar pei and Pit Bull Terrier that has made himself at home at the shelter despite being bounced around twice prior to arriving there. Sadly, Luke’s first owner lost his home and gave him up to a friend who now can also no longer keep him for financial reasons. Despite all that, Luke warms up very quickly to new people and has all the makings of a great family pet.
Luke is already housetrained and seems to know some commands. He is friendly and affectionate with people and children, and he has been fine with other dogs and not shown any interest in cats. He is quiet but welcomes playing and exercise time. He would love to be in a full family that could give him attention but would do just as a well with an individual or a couple.
The volunteer who transports for the shelter met Luke last weekend and was impressed with how quickly he warmed up to her and husband (who is like 6ft plus). “Luke came out in the play yard and just wandered around doing his business. My husband, Neil, and I just casually spoke with him and slowly extended our hands. Luke just seemed rather bored, smelled us a little bit and then wandered off again. On his way by again, I said, Hey Luke, and patted my chest. I know we don't want to encourage our babies to jump but I wanted to see what he would do. He put his paws on my chest, I gave him a great big hug, and he gave me all kinds of great angel kisses. This was within 5 minutes of meeting him.”
Tragically, the shelter is a kill facility in rural West Virginia where he will have very little time at the shelter (Augusta, WV). The shelter has less than a 5% local adoption rate. Transport help is available in our region, and a donor would be open to sponsoring transport beyond our region.
Please help Luke….Luke has a sponsor that will pay his vetting and shelter costs so that a rescue can focus on finding him a home without incurring more costs.
Here is a link to Luke’s Petfinder profile as well with photos and shelter contact information:
http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14172583
If you think you can help Luke, please contact the shelter directly at reptiles87@hotmail.com.
Photos of Luke are attached to this original email but you can also see his photos on his petfinder profile or at my website at http://www.pawboysandgirls.com. If you have questions about Luke, please email pawboysandgirls@yahoo.com.