July 31, 2009

ASPCA Pet of the Week: Hale and Hearty Meatball

Perhaps his photo says it all—Meatball’s a get-along Pit Bull with a great sense of humor and energy to boot. He’s the perfect pooch for the active pet parent looking for a companion to hit the park—and the pavement—for fun in the sun. But don’t forget the sunscreen! This little Meatie’s snow white fur makes him prone to sunburn.

Now three years old, Meatball originally came to the ASPCA in early 2007, but his winning personality translated into a speedy adoption by a pet-loving family from New Jersey. Proving once and for all that Pit Bulls can be sweet pushovers in the right home, he lived peacefully for two years with the family’s cats, rabbit and ferret. But sadly, this animal lovefest didn’t last—the family lost their home and had to return sweet Meat to the ASPCA.

That’s where you come in—Meatball is ready and waiting for another home. So why not give this tender niblet a try? If you’re interested in adopting, get on the horn to our Animal Placement department at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120. To view other animals looking for homes, please visit our Adoption Center online.

****Got Facebook? Won’t you please donate your status to Meatball today? Just copy and paste the following message onto your profile status to help spread the word that this pooch needs a home!

[Name] is donating my status to Meatball http://www.aspca.org/meatball, a dog at the ASPCA who needs a new home.