Many pet parents around the Valley are being forced to down-size and in some cases they’re not able to take their beloved pet with them.

So begins the story of Mister, a burly 98- pound American bulldog whose family dropped him off at the shelter on their way out of town. He is a gentle giant with expressive facial features that reveal his affectionate personality. Faithful and devoted to the family lifestyle, this 4-year-old boy hopes to fall in love with a family who will make him the center of their world. He enjoys accompanying the family on long walks to the park, splashing around in a shallow doggie pool, and playing with rope toys. He likes watching football games on the couch, chewing on doggie bones and soaking up ear scratches.

He is housetrained and has mastered all of the basic commands. Mister isn’t fond of sharing his toys with other dogs and he would prefer to be the only canine in his new home. A family introduction is required to ensure a perfect match so bring the kids to meet this outgoing doggie.

He is available NOW at the Arizona Humane Society’s Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion located at 1521 West Dobbins Road in Phoenix. His adoption fee is only $35 because he is a member of the Lonely Hearts club and has been looking for a home for more than a month His adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, vaccines, a colorful collar and leash, an AHS I.D. tag and a follow-up veterinary exam. For more information about this pet, please call (602) 997-7586 ext. 1045 and ask for animal ID number A307418 or log on to www.azhumane.org.

Please note: This pet might have been adopted by the time you visit the shelter; however, the AHS has many more wonderful pets that also need loving homes. Please take a moment to meet some of the other homeless dogs, cats and other companion animals at the shelter! To see all our adoptable animals right now, www.azhumane.org/findapet