Tucker - Adopted

Name: Tucker

Breed: Pit Bull Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Age: 4 years

Location: Merion Station, PA

Vet Info: Tucker received a three year rabies and three year distemper vaccine on 9/21/2012, and is next due on 9/21/2015. Tucker is neutered and weighs about 60 pounds.

Owner Info: Tucker was found wandering the streets about two years ago, and his original owner was never found, so the good samaritans who found him kept him.  They have 4 other dogs and 4 cats.  Unfortunately, Tucker has lost much of his peripheral vision so that he startles frequently as he does not see that a person or other dog or cat is approaching from his side.  This loss seems to be getting worse over the past year in the sense that he now sees less to each of his sides. They get around this by talking to Tucker as they approach him and that works well as he turns his head immediately to look at them approaching.  They say that other than this, Tucker is in good health. Tucker is very friendly and responds well to attention.  He is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, he is housebroken and leash trained.  He knows sit, no, and come.  Tucker is good with both men and women, female dogs, and cats.  Tucker can be possessive with toys, treats, or food, but he has never shown aggression to any human.  However, if a male dog approaches from his side and startles him, Tucker does get very nervous.  Tucker loves people and new places. He likes to eat, sleeps well, and he likes to run!   He especially likes dog chew toys and carries one around for hours on end.   They add that Tucker is a wonderful and friendly dog.  Tucker's owners hope that he will be able to find a nice home with friendly people who like dogs and take time to pet him.  They believe that Tucker would respond best if he is the only dog in a household, and they would be reluctant to have Tucker in a household with a young child as children can easily forget and might not talk to Tucker as they approach and that would startle him.

Update 9/16/13: We just heard from Tucker's owner today. She wrote: "We are still trying hard to re-home Tucker. At this point, we have 6 other dogs, and frankly I just can't cope."

Update 11/23/13: Tucker is still looking for his forever home, please help him if you can!

Update 1/24/14: Tucker is still waiting for his new home!  His owner writes that Tucker's peripheral vision seems to be getting worse and it is very difficult for them. They are still hoping that Tucker will find a new home or rescue!  

Update 4/13/14: Tucker's family said he really needs a new home soon. He has been looking for over 18 months!! Please share his information with anyone who might be interested!

Update 6/15/14: Tucker still needs a home!! He is a playful and enthusiastic dog but his owner just has too many dogs! Please share his information!!!