Pongo🐶

👨‍👨‍👦 Kids

🏃 Active – moderate while leg in healing

🐕 Dog

🐈 Cat

⚖️ Weight – 17.5

Foster or Adopt Pongo — Help a Leg Mend And a Big Heart Shine!

Pongo is a very sweet, robust, and wonderfully outgoing puppy whose cheerful nature shines through the moment you meet him. Even with a broken leg, his spirit is completely unshaken, he’s still an affectionate, snuggly boy who adores human company and loves being close to his people. He’s engaging, friendly, and full of love, the kind of pup who makes every day feel a little brighter. Pongo is searching for a home where he has human companionship a majority of the time as he does get lonely!

He’s a playful youngster with a slightly boisterous streak, and like many pups his age, he’s still learning impulse control. Pongo is smart, switched on, and eager to learn, so with gentle guidance and consistency he’ll pick up his basic training quickly. Toys are one of his great joys, and he’ll happily entertain himself or join in for interactive play when he’s feeling energetic.

Pongo is dog‑friendly and sociable, and he could be fostered or adopted alongside another medium‑sized, playful dog who matches his energy levels. While his leg is healing, he’ll need a canine companion who can also give him space when he needs to rest and recover. On lead, he can get a bit excited when passing other dogs and may pull, but he’s not aggressive, just enthusiastic and keen to say hello. He checks in nicely with his handler and responds well to guidance, especially when treats or toys are involved.

He’s very food and toy motivated, which makes training fun and rewarding for both sides. At the shelter he’s mostly house‑trained, though he may still toilet in his pen at times. In a home environment with regular outdoor breaks, he should settle into a good routine quickly. Pongo is a loving, spirited puppy who just needs a safe, supportive foster home to help him heal and continue growing into the wonderful dog he’s meant to be. If you think you could be the right foster home or forever home for Pongo, apply now. 🐾