HENRY! Pit Bull Terrier Mix Philadelphia, PA

MEET HENRY!

Meet Henry, a handsome frosty faced boy looking for a warm bed and a toy bin to call his own. Henry is your regular old grandpa, a sometimes stubborn man who prioritizes comfort and spending quality time with those he loves. Henry was originally left behind from an eviction and brought to Philly's animal control shelter. Luckily we were able to pull him from the shelter and he’s currently living the good life in foster care while he waits for a place to spend his golden years!

Henry is likely around 10 years old and is a pretty low energy boy- he likes one or two short walks each day and enjoys spending the majority of the day snoozing on a dog bed or the couch. In the house Henry LOVES squeaky toys and enrichment toys- he can keep himself occupied for hours with a peanut butter kong or a plush toy. He’s also fully house trained with no accidents in his foster home! Henry is able to be alone for several hours at a time and typically spends that time snoozing. He can be a vocal boy and will voice his FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) if he’s left alone in his room while he can hear others in the house interacting. He just wants to be in on the fun! 

Henry has shown us how dog friendly he is with dogs of all shapes and sizes! He can come on very eagerly at first but is very aware of dog body language and very respectful of his foster sister’s boundaries which she sets a lot of! He enjoys playing and romping with other dogs or is fine just co-existing if they’re not interested in play. He’s an easy going boy for dog pals and will gladly meet your resident dog to see if he could be a good match for your family! One area that Henry is still working on is sharing his food. He tends to resource guard food from his human and dog friends and may nip around items he doesn't want to share so we’ve found it’s best to put him away (crate or seperate room) for mealtimes and not have long-lasting treats/bones out around other animals. Because of this we’d prefer that Henry goes to an adult only home. Henry has been an absolute joy to have in foster care, making his foster parents laugh with his goofy personality and silly antics. Their favorite is the amount of effort it takes to get Henry to go outside when it’s after 8pm and under 50 degrees. The man is a king and wants to live like one! Henry is truly a sweet old man who deserves a comfortable retirement home and loving owner to show him he’s safe. You can follow his foster mom’s instagram and see more Henry content at @adoptwithakila!

Henry is available for adoption through City of Elderly Love. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He has been fully vetted since coming to the rescue including having a dental cleaning and a mass removed on his side. Beside some age-related joint stiffness, Henry's in great shape! Interested in adopting him? Visit cityofelderlylove.org to complete an online adoption questionnaire or email us at info@cityofelderlylove.org!