Adopt a Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Fargo is an AMAZING, sweet, easy to care for dog whose personality makes him a great fit for someone looking for a laid back soul who just wants to be near you. Fargo had a rough start - he was found in the basement of an abandoned property, undernourished, but still sweet and trusting. Fargo is in foster care, putting on weight and gaining confidence every day.

His foster dad can't say enough good things about him, including that he is ‘at home’ outside sniffing things and chasing squirrels/birds/blowing leaves in the park. Fargo is also house trained! His foster dad says, "he’s definitely very friendly with people and dogs in a mellow way (happy to get pets, happy to sniff), though he’s not sprinting around looking to play compared to other dogs. He’ll walk up to you and lick your face to say hello, though is not at the moment running to chase balls around." (Fargo is currently being treated for a cold, so he may 

Fargo has put on weight since being in foster care - from 33 pounds to 45 pounds! - and he's a great jogging buddy. Fargo would be a great fit for older children who he can't accidentally knock over, and he hasn't told us what he thinks of cats just yet. This sweet gentleman would love to meet you!

Name: Fargo

Location: Grant Avenue Adoption Center

Breed: Terrier mix (Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable so for most of the dogs we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label)

Age: 1-2 years old

Weight: 45 pounds

Reason for surrender to shelter: Fargo was found abandoned.

If you are interested in meeting Fargo, please email [email protected] for an application.  If you have questions, please email the above address or contact our adoption staff at 215-298-9680, ext. 16.

Animal ID#A37563084 

(Updated 2/12/18)