So- for all who have been following Scrappy and his story- you will be please to hear that he has gone to his forever home in Philadelphia with NO other dogs. He is currently getting settled into his new home and learning manners!!!
In September Scrappy was a candidate for euthanization because of an aggresive dog incident in his foster home. Because he was able to be rehabed and LOVED people so much, the PSCPA found that he would be a good dog in a home without other dogs! This second chance dog finally has the chance to feel what forever is!
Thanks all for supporting him!
Scrappy is still available at the PSPCA for adoption! He has not caused any problems at the SPCA and is still alive. They are detemined to find him an amazing home, where he can be king of the castle!!! If you are interested in fostering him- please contact dfanin@pspca.org!
This dog has caused a lot of commotion on facebook! Many are worried that he is running out of time and is soon to be put to sleep.
I took the opportunity to go to the PSPCA and see what was going on and why this wonderdog was a candidate to be put to sleep! The adoption coordinators and the behaviorist informed me that Scrappy was hit by a car. He broke his front and back left leg. They salvaged the back leg, but the front leg- didn't fair so well. He had shown no signs of aggression etc... many of the shelter folk had fallen in love with him. After his surgery he was placed in foster care to recover. For weeks, he had no issues with anything. When Scrappy started to recover he began challenging everything he could. He had a few scuffles here and there, but nothing that the foster parents worried about. Days went on and he became territorial of the house, his toys, his food. The foster parents began to worry, but wanted to help out this poor fella. One day one of the resident dogs got sick. The beagle and Scrappy both saw a pot of gold and ran after the vomit! EEW! Needless to say, the altercation led to a very scary and very bad incident between the beagle and Mr. Scrapster. Scrappy caused some pretty bad damage. The foster parents knew that the well being of their resident dogs were most important, and that is why Scrappy needed to go back to the shelter. There are many things that could have gone wrong here and we may never know all of the details. Needless to say, b/c of the altercation with the beagle, Scrappy has been on the euth list since September when he was returned by his foster parents. The shelter has to do what is best for the safety of there facility and if they see that he presents a risk, they will be forced to put this angel to sleep. They are willing to allow a rescue group to take Mr. Scrapster and find him a safe foster home where he will be the only dog. Or even put him in foster care through pspca where he would be the King of The Castle. Please take the time to share his story and help give this dog a well deserved second chance. He needs someone who is devoted and committed to his progress! Please feel free to contact amy at PSPCA adorminy@pspca.org with any questions! she was great to work with!
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