Patch Pet of the Month: Meet the Mighty Marco

The face is all bulldog. The rest of him is anyone’s guess.

This cute and spunky 2-year-old with the speckled tree-trunk legs—found as a stray near Woody’s Dog Wash— is a real spark plug.

He might have been someone's dog once, but that's history and it's time for him to move on to a new home and a new life. The kennel is so frustrating to this eye-catching stud at Angel Ridge Animal Rescue.

He uses those big, brown, shiny globes that are his eyes and his furrowed brow set in that blocky face to win over sympathetic volunteers so he can get out and play. He squeezes his plump frame against the front of his kennel to implore probing fingers to pet and scratch him. It's all very irresistible.  

And when you fall for his well-rehearsed act, he let’s it all out! He jumps and grabs the leash and pulls you in every direction. He explodes with joy. The more you tug and yell, the harder he pulls back. It’s mighty big fun— a wonderful game to Marco, who is dying for some stimulation, challenges and human interaction.

He needs exercise and play time and he simply cannot get enough of what he needs at the shelter.

Mighty Marco loves to play with other dogs and has been paired with equally exuberant dogs whenever it is possible. He can bump chests with the best of them despite his close-to-the-ground stature. This boy’s body is all muscle and his brain is all play.

If he was only given the opportunity to shine, he surely would.

Marco would do best with an active family with older children. Another playful dog would be a bonus to Marco, too.

He’s just dying to get out of here.    

If you have a question or would like to meet Marco, call Cindy at 412-576-3445, or email cindy.coupe@verizon.net.

Angel Ridge Animal Rescue

724-229-7053

390 Old Hickory Ridge Road

Washington, PA 15301
www.angelridgeanimalrescue.org

Hours: Tues.-Sun. 12-5 pm