Pretzel

My story

Meet Pretzel: A Fighter with a Heart Full of Love Ever wonder how a puppy gets a name like Pretzel? Well, let me tell you my story. I'm only three months old, but I've already seen more of the world than most puppies my age – and not the good parts, unfortunately. I spent my earliest days on the hot streets of Chicago in Summer, all alone and so scared. I don't really remember how I ended up there or what happened to my mama, but I know I was in really bad shape. When the kind people from Chicago Animal Control found me, I was a mess – and I mean a MESS. My little leg was hurt so badly I could barely walk on it, and my body was covered in open wounds and crusty scabs. The shelter folks think I might have gotten into a terrible fight with another dog, or maybe I was attacked by something bigger than me. Or maybe I got caught up in something dangerous while trying to survive on my own. The truth is, nobody knows exactly what I went through out there, but whatever it was, it was really scary and it hurt a lot. When the shelter got the call about a sad little puppy who desperately needed help, their amazing medical team jumped right in and brought me to safety. My leg was completely useless, and I was so skinny and covered in scars that they knew I needed more than just the shelter could give me. I needed a quiet place to heal, to eat good food, and to gain weight before I could have the surgery to remove my injured leg. That's when my miracle happened – an incredible foster family with a beautiful dog of their own stepped forward and said they'd take me in! For the first time in my short life, I had a real home, a soft bed, and people who made sure I ate every meal. I started putting on weight and feeling stronger, but my leg wasn't doing so well. It started getting infected, so I had to go into surgery sooner than anyone expected. And you know what? I made it! I'm now a proud three-legged pup, and honestly? Life has never been better. I can run, I can play, and I don't have that painful leg holding me back anymore. I'm healthy, happy, and so full of love for everyone I meet. I've come so far from that scared, hurt puppy on the streets. Now I'm ready for my forever home – a place where I can show my family just how much love this little tripod has to give. Three legs are all I need to run straight into your heart! Love and Licks Pretzel

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