Bull Terrier - Mako - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog for sale in Beaver Lake, New Jersey

Bull Terrier - Mako - Medium - Adult - Female - Dog
Mako has been raised by my Aunt and Uncle on Long Island. My Uncle Ted is in his 86th year. He is a Lutheran minister, a teacher, a social worker, and served as the Chaplain of the Hicksville Fire Department for over 30 years. Aunt Nancy, now 83, along with upholding the duties of a minister's wife, is also a social worker who opened and operated a free clinic for over 40 years. Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ted have adopted many dogs throughout the years. They have a large backyard with several ponds, a garden, and a turtle that has been roaming around since I was a child in the 70's. My cousin passed away 20 years ago, and they raised his dog until he passed away from old age about 6 years ago. This was particularly difficult for Aunt Nancy, but friends knew of a pup who needed a home, and Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ted gladly took her in. This is Mako. Little is known about Mako's beginnings except that she was found wandering around an autobody repair shop (thus the name Mako), she is a pitbull mix, and she is approx 6 years old (she was still really small and grew for over 6 months after Aunt Nancy adopted her). She LOVES people and tries to sit on my lap whenever I am there visiting. She has a lot of energy and loves to play. As my Uncle Ted has been suffering from arthritis for several years, he bought a machine that throws tennis balls and he used to sit in the yard with Mako and load up the machine so Mako could run and play catch several times a day. Aunt Nancy dotes on Mako and has spoiled her quite a bit. Mako loves to greet people at the door and make new friends. Though I have not seen her with other dogs, my cousin says she gets along well with other animals. I do know that on one occasion, the gate was left open by the meter man and Mako walked around the neighborhood, found a neighbor walking her own dog, and walked along side them as they led her back home. I have never heard of ANY display of aggression from Mako nor do I think she would be capable of any aggression. The only complaints I have heard about her is that she is relentless about giving and receiving affection. She thinks she is a lapdog.
Last August, Aunt Nancy had a hip replacement and it was difficult for her to get around. Soon after, Uncle Ted was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Though Aunt Nancy is mobile now, she is busy caring for my Uncle who is not doing well. He is very weak and spends most of his time in bed, or his wheelchair. Mako does not understand any of this and tries to jump up on them for playtime. Obviously, as she is a large dog, this is dangerous for both of them. Unfortunately, now we have a situation which is not ideal for anyone, especially Mako.
Aunt Nancy is devastated by the thought of giving up Mako. She knows that she cannot give her the time and energy that she requires, but as she is dealing with the impending loss of her husband, she is concerned about the loneliness of an empty house. My cousin and I have been trying to determine what is best for all. We all feel that Mako needs to be in a home where she can get the attention she deserves, have the playtime she needs, and have the life Aunt Nancy always intended on giving her. Each one of us has considered taking in Mako, but, unfortunately, we are unable. I already have 6 dogs of my own, my cousins are constantly travelling, and my parents are not far behind Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ted in age and do not have a fenced in yard.
Right now, Mako is being boarded at her Vet. As this period goes on, Aunt Nancy is coming to terms with the need to allow Mako to move on to a family who better suits her needs and give her the love and care that she deserves.
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CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Bull Terrier
Size: Medium
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered
CONTACT:
Helping the Homeless Animal Rescue | Franklin, NJ |

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