02/02/2024
UPDATE 1: NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON STEPPED UP TO HELP ARTHUR YET MANY CONTINUE TO CRITICIZE AND JUDGE US THAT ARE DOING ALL WE CAN TO HELP HIM AND OTHERS.
Urgent Plea for Arthur: A Special Dog in Desperate Need
Arthur, a dog who shares a name with my beloved grandfather, has captured my heart in a way that compels me to reach out for help. Despite your generous pledges of $350 to assist him, we've hit a roadblock: no rescue organization will take him due to the fear he developed after his adoption.
Arthur's situation is critical. He's a black pit bull, heartworm positive, and now, sadly, fearful of other dogs. He's not aggressive, just scared, but this combination of factors makes his case extremely challenging. We urgently need a miracle - a compassionate adopter or a skilled foster who can provide the care and patience he requires.
Time is of the essence. Arthur is currently in a temporary foster arrangement, but once he returns to the shelter, his prospects are grim. The shelter, facing space constraints and his difficulties adjusting, may have no choice but to consider euthanasia. This is a heart-wrenching situation, especially given the shelter's relentless efforts over the past five months to find him a home.
Your help could make all the difference for Arthur. We're not just asking; we're pleading for a kind soul to step forward. Please, if you can offer Arthur a loving home, foster care, or even share his story to extend his reach, do so. This beautiful, broken soul deserves a chance at a happy, peaceful life. Your support could be the miracle we've been hoping for.
Post from shelter:
"⚠️Special Case
This year we hope Arthur can find a home that will love him and care for him forever.
This is the story of Arthur
Arthur was with us in 2021. He was a dog tester dog, meaning he adored other dogs and we used him to welcome other dogs into playgroup. He was loving, playful and just relished life. He found a family. Fast forward July 2023 and Arthur was part of situation and was brought in with another dog. In the 2 short years since we had Arthur, he had been rehomed and found himself back with us. We don't know what happened to Arthur but when he came back he was traumatized. He still loves people but it took us awhile to get him to open up. In the play yard he hides and tries to climb away to get away from dogs. He is not aggressive at all but was now terrified to be near dogs. He also was now heartworm positive.
We have worked very hard to earn Arthur's trust again. Our vet staff just completed his heartworm treatment. We started him on medication to help him overcome whatever he's been dealing with and he has made significant progress but he is still extremely stressed in the kennel environment.
Arthur is ready to find a home, although he will need a special one.
This home will need to be committed to having Arthur. Patience and a calm indoor home would be perfect. Arthur deserves this second chance. He deserves to find a happy ending. Just look into his face and you will see a boy that greatly wants a family of his own.
☆Arthur is around 4 years old
☆62 pounds
☆He will need a home as an only dog
☆An indoor only home as he does try to escape fences.
We know this is a lot to ask. But we have to at least try to find that family.
If you think you have the right home for Arthur, please complete an adoption survey.
🌟Notes from foster🌟
Arthur is setting in nicely. He has been a perfect houseguest and loves playing with my teenage girls. He does like toys. Ha !
We have been working with him on being brave. The garage door, ceiling fan, aerial hoop, scare the poor boy. He finally overcame the big bad garage door fear. Taking everything super slow with chill vibes. Arthur acts like a cat and loves to walk across the back of the couch. He is such a sweetheart and goofball!!! He has totally come out of his shell !!
📨 Do you think you'd be a good fit for Arthur? Text us at +1(413)3412403