ASPCA Pet of the Week: Meet Gravy

OK, so he hasn’t yet learned to wave—but energetic, enthusiastic Gravy will be delighted to meet and greet you when you visit him at our 92nd Street adoption facilities.

That’s saying quite a bit, since this three-year-old Australian kelpie mix had a rough start in life. “It’s a sad story,” explains ASPCA Cares’ Allison Cardona. “Gravy was seized by our Humane Law Enforcement officers last January. His muzzle was bound with a cord, and he had also been stabbed over his left eye.” Thanks to tender loving care at our ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, Gravy recovered and rebounded—and his wonderful personality is really starting to come out.

“He’s an all-around goofy, young, eager-to-please dog,” says Allison. We also must point out that he’ll pretty much do anything for a treat, and has already mastered his basic manners. “He’s a herding dog, so it’s important for him to have a job and keep busy,’” says Allison.

If you’ve got time to continue Gravy’s training, we think the sky’s the limit for this smart cookie. To find out more about this sweet chocolate-colored boy, please call the Animal Placement department at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120.

To see some of the other animals at our shelter who are waiting for homes, please visit ASPCA.org. As such, this smart cookie would really blossom with an owner who has time to continue his training.