ASDM Shelter Interviews

*Part three in our ongoing series to celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month

Spud
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Color: Brindle
Gender: Male
Age: 10 months

Rescued by the ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement in January 2008, Spud is an energetic pogo stick who’s wise beyond his years. Here he discusses his pocketful of moves, need for speed and feline guilt.


ASPCA: Hello, Spud.

Spud: Hi! Hi! Hi!

ASPCA: Wow, you’re a bouncy ball of fun!

Spud: Ya hoooooo!!

ASPCA: So I hear you’ve seen some things in your short life. But I also hear the best hearts have been broken…
He blushes, then spins around in a circle.

ASPCA: And given great talent! Where d’ya get those moves?

Spud: JustsomethingIlearnedonthestreet! How ‘bout this one?!
He jumps straight up in the air three times in a row.

ASPCA: Spud, you’re such a card! Let’s get serious for a second.

Spud: Wait, I have to run a few more laps. Zoooooom!!
He circles his kennel for two minutes, then stops abruptly.

ASPCA: Okay, are you ready?

Spud: Yes! (He pants.) Yes! (He pants.) Yes! (He pants.) Business, bring it…

ASPCA: So what are you looking for in a pet parent?

Spud: Someone who likes to get out and move, of course! Action is the way to my heart, but I also like to be coddled.

ASPCA: Do you love everyone you meet?

Spud: Yeah! People rock, but so do dogs. I LOVE to play with other dogs!!

ASPCA: What about cats?
He blushes again.

Spud: I really do try to behave around cats, but I can’t! They’re my weakness. They’re just so fuzzy and cute.

ASPCA: So you’re not looking for a cat sibling—what about children?

Spud: I’ve been neutered, so no pups for me in the future…

ASPCA: Sorry that was insensitive. What I meant to say was, do you like human children?

Spud: Hmm, since I’m a roughhouser, I’m best with kids ages 12 and up.

ASPCA: You’re very self-aware, Spud. I like that about you.

Spud: Shucks, youth ain’t wasted on me!