Beckham

• Loving and sweet boy who has earned a chance at a loving home
• Recently completed a long recovery; he bears some scars but his heart is unscathed
• Walks well on leash; great house manners
• We promised he would never have to live with another dog; No cats; Kids 8+ OK
• People-loving gentle soul

Hello good people. My name is Beckham. You may have read about me in recent Homeward Bound newsletters. I am 11 years old but don’t act a day over 8 and I am in search of a new home having recovered from my medical journey. I was living in a home for many years when another young boy dog entered the picture – both of us were un-neutered. As you know, that can cause some problems, particularly as those hormones kick in adolescence.  That kid got the better of me and I ended up with bite marks all over my face and neck, infections and scar tissue that had to be surgically removed, and multiple skull fractures. We all wish that I had come to Homeward Bound much sooner but we are all relieved that I made it! The dog doctors fixed me up well. I was looking a little Frankendog there for a bit, but my fur is coming back, by fractures are healed, and I feel like a different dog. Mostly, I am a grateful, easy, people-loving dog. I am at foster now where I can confirm that even though I had to live outside before, I have excellent house manners. I have some basic training skills, walk like a dream on a leash, love being close by, and absolutely adore my stuffy toys! I’m surprisingly spry for my age, but I would do best with gentle exercise and only a few steps. I’m not a fan of cats but I think kids who are old enough not to pounce on me would be nice. I’m very gentle and friendly – always happy to meet new people. While I have no issue walking by other dogs, Homeward Bound made a solemn vow to me that I would never again have to live with another dog after all I have been through. That’s a relief to me – and don’t worry – I have more than enough love to go around!