Barkley

All Barkley wants is a family to call his own and someone to love him! This adorable 4-5 month old lab / spaniel cross (our best guess) has the most irresistible amber eyes and a coat as soft as silk. His smile lights up a room and it is hard not to smile with him – he is quite wonderful! He is amazingly sweet and just wants to be by your side and get lots of belly rubs if he can. He is an alert bundle of fun just waiting to learn new things. He has lots of puppy energy, but his overall personality is laid back, very charming and calmer than most puppies. He is happiest at his people's feet. He is currently being fostered by a family with cats, dogs and small children and he loves them all. He will rest his head gently on your lap and look deeply into your eyes . . . he seems to be searching . . . Am I the one for you?

You’ve noticed the cast on his leg (it's hard to get a good picture – he is such a wiggle worm!). We don’t know what happened to Barkley - only that his front right leg was broken in three places and he was left to fend for himself on the streets of Albuquerque. Thank goodness for Good Shepherd Animal Clinic who has taken him under their wings! They came to his rescue. His cast might need to be replaced one more time (because he is a growing boy) until the breaks are healed. A complete recovery is expected. He doesn’t seem to mind it at all. We think he imagines himself as a pirate! The breaks are in locations that are fusing nicely and Good Shepherd is donating all his medical costs for his leg during recovery.

This guy has a fabulous attitude for what he has been through and he is ready to fall in love with a family. Active couples, families with kids, cats, and other dogs – Barkley is one that will fit in anywhere. Are you ready for a charmer in your home?

Barkley is house-trained, crate-trained, UTD on shots, microchipped, neutered, heartworm tested and on preventive, and ready for his forever home. He will need to be monitored by Good Shepherd for cast updates until completely healed at no cost to his new family – we suspect mid-August.

Please complete the online Dog Adoption Application and forward to Kristi at kledwards29@aol.com.

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