Virgil

My story

Meet Virgil! At first sight, you are sure to be smitten with this handsome boy! He is a super cute and beefy bulldog mix with a keen talent for butt wiggling. From Fitchburg, MA, he’s about five-years-old and weighs a healthy 60 pounds. Virgil loves playing! His favorite toy is a Jolly Pets tug ball. He also has a funny way of turning meal time into fun time by batting around his Rolly Kong. He’s very food-motivated so training will be a snap. With his love of treats, the sky’s the limit. (Working on basic skills with your dog is a great way to build a strong bond!) Among his other attributes, Virgil loves the water! He takes every opportunity to swim or play fetch in the lake where he is being fostered. As a dapper dude, The Virg loves being brushed and having his MANicure. He is also a good traveler. A volunteer took him on drives and outings so we know he’s a very pleasant co-pilot. He quietly and curiously looks out of the car windows and after a day of fun he falls asleep on the back seat. Virgil has shown us that time does heal all wounds. A Good Samaritan brought him to a shelter, but he was never claimed, had no ID tag, and no microchip. He clearly didn’t feel loved and was very fearful when he arrived. Luckily, he was given the best prescription to heal his physical health and emotional well-being. A potent medication called TTLC (time and tender loving care) soon took effect. We are so happy Virgil had the resilience to overcome abandonment. At the shelter he gradually settled in and began to trust the staff. It took some time, but he eventually sat on the lap of his initial rescuer. Now in foster, he is learning more about human companionship. If you respect his comfort meter, he’ll let you know when he’s ready for affection. With your gentle patience and more of his “special medicine” you will earn his trust, and doggone-it if you don’t get tingly all over for your effort! Virgil needs an experienced person or family who will help him recognize how special he really is. He should feel extraordinary love and safety so the unhappy twists and turns of his prior life are forgotten. A basic obedience course near the adopter’s home will be included in the adoption. It’s best that he doesn't live with young children. Understanding older kids are a better match. Virgil takes walks alongside other dogs and seems very interested in them, however he will be your only pet. One last thing! Virgil says, Wuff, wuff woof! This means he’s wishing for a fenced yard! If you are interested in finding out more about Virgil, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO/Dog Virgil is being fostered in Gloucester, MA. The adoption fee is $400. Like Broken Tail Rescue on Facebook!. Follow Broken Tail Rescue on Instagram! Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of the dogs, we are only guessing at the 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. We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Virgil, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.