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Clumsy, Lovable Dog Just Needs Someone To Depend On

| Published on June 9, 2017

Every week, iHeartDogs will feature a new shelter dog in need of a loving forever home. These amazing animals remind us that homeless pets everywhere have extraordinary stories and deserve a second chance. 

Meet Spot!

Image Source: Atlanta Humane Society

 

Spot, a 6-year-old Pittie mix, is having a hard time finding his new forever home.

The pup was brought to the shelter after his beloved human passed away, and because he’s visually impaired and has been through a lot of changes, he’s having a hard time connecting with potential adopters.

Spot is a little bit clumsy because he’s partially blind, but that has no impact on how much love he has to give. After all he’s been through, he just needs someone who he can depend on.

“He does bump into things and miss steps when he’s not familiar in new environments, but he is trusting and he accepts the leash and heads out for his walks and to do his business outside,” Christina, who’s with the Atlanta Humane Society, told iHeartCats.

Image Source: Atlanta Humane Society

 

“Spot tends to zigzag during walks, but with gentle guidance using the leash, he responds and learns to trust that his handler knows where to go.”

Spot’s foster mom says that he loves being in their fenced-in backyard, and obediently comes when called. While it takes him some time to get used to the layout of new environments, this pup is adaptable and would do very well with another dog who’s confident and social to help “guide” him!

Spot is a little skittish around children, as he is not used to them and may find them unpredictable because he can’t see. However, he isn’t cat reactive because they can usually sneak by unnoticed!

Image Source: Atlanta Humane Society

 

Spot’s foster mom said:

“I like to call him Happy Jack or Hoppy the Kangaroo because when he meets me now he pops up and down and jumps around and we play tag in the open field. He is a very quiet dog with a great disposition and we are hoping he finds his forever home soon.”

If you’re looking for an easygoing companion with unending loyalty, sweetheart Spot may be your guy! All he wants in return is someone who he can love and trust with his life – and his heart.

Could that someone be you?

Spot is at the Atlanta Humane Society in Atlanta, Georgia. You can see his adoption profile by clicking here. If you’re interested in meeting him, email Kelly at kteasley@atlantahumane.org.

If you can’t adopt Spot, share this story – together we can help find this lovable boy a home!

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