From Homeless To Happy: Bronx Finds A Home

The staff at the Suncoast Animal League got a big surprise on Wednesday morning.

A Mastiff was found tied to the league’s gate at 1030 Pennsylvania Avenue in Palm Harbor.

Beside the dog was two bags of dog food.  League officials believe the dog was left by someone, possibly a former owner.

However, the large breed dog was not in the best condition. He had lumps and bumps and his ribs were protruding. He also was covered in fleas and tested positive for heartworms.

A microchip was found but the chip information led to three non-working numbers and a non-current address in Spring Hill, according to a press release from the league. Though no contact information was available the league was able to determine the dog’s name is “Bronx” and he is almost nine years old.

With no cage space available and no cage on the premises big enough for Bronx, the league immediately contacted the nearest Mastiff Rescue group which was located in Fort Pierce, Fla. A representative quickly responded and a pick-up was scheduled for Bronx.

After being cleaned up, Bronx wooed everyone that came into contact with him. Bronx bounded out the door at 11am the next morning and headed for the SUV that had just arrived from North Port.

Bronx headed south to North Port with his new foster parent. His life had changed dramatically and appeared to change for the better. No matter, Bronx held no grudges and seemed to show no ill-will to anyone, the league reports.

Information in this report was provided by the Suncoast Animal League.