ASPCA Happy Tail: A Furry New Roommate

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 11:45am
Pit Bull playing with stick

When Alex Borghi was a bit tired of living solo in his apartment, he decided to find a four-legged roommate. But he didn’t want just any roommate. So Borghi met each of the dogs at the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan, trying to find the perfect pooch with whom to share his home. He didn’t find a match at first, but after he saw Brad on the ASPCA website, he decided to go back to the Adoption Center to meet him.

Borghi decided that Brad, a beautiful tan-and-white pit bull terrier mix, was the best candidate for the job. He tells us Brad is adjusting very well to his forever home, and that he stays by his pet parent’s side at all times. It’s safe to say that these two are thrilled to share the apartment.

Plus, in addition to roommate and sidekick, Brad has another new role: He poses for lots of photos for his photographer dad. In just a few weeks, Borghi has taken plenty of adorable pictures of Brad, and this furry model seems to love posing for the camera!

Have you adopted a cat or dog from the ASPCA? Send us photos at happytails@aspca.org for a chance to be featured on the blog.

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Thu, 11/29/2012 - 01:27 — Veterinary Imag... (Visitor)
Wow Brad looks really happy and Alex to. Nice room mate Alex. How do you match the pets and the owners. Amazing.

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 14:44 — Kristi Templeto... (Visitor)
The ASPCA uses a great tool to help match up people with a dog or cat - it's aptly called "Meet Your Match". After filling out a very short questionnaire, a potential adopter will learn which cats or dogs may be the best match based on energy, training needs, adaptability and other qualities in the animal. This prevents an adopter who is looking for a medium to low energy dog from adopting a Jack Russel Terrier just because they are so cute- that would not be a good match! By focusing more on what you are looking for IN a dog or cat, you will be able to find a better lifelong match. Brilliant!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 15:12 — c (Visitor)
Alex - thank you for adopting a pittie! Thank you for understanding how absolutely wonderful this breed is. I have 3 here right now - one is "mine", and the other two are fosters looking for their forever home. I hope they meet THEIR Alex!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 15:15 — Stacey Miles (Visitor)
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Brad for adopting a Pitbull mix. I adopted a pitbull mix last year and she is the best dog I have ever owned in my life. I have two cats and they all get along purfectly! Congrats and thanks for a positive story for pitties!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 15:17 — Mike (Visitor)
Interesting!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 15:25 — Carol Todd (Visitor)
Thank you for adopting this wonderful, smart dog. Even pit bull mixes have a bad image, although wrong, in Colorado. They are totally banned in Denver. Thanksgiving weekend, 2 cars of police and the city animal person tapped danced out in front of an open garage door wondering what to do about a female B&W pit bull mix who was sitting by her bed in the garage. They tased her twice, whereby she tried to run out the door, but looped her on a catch pole, and then while she was struggling, a very BRAVE policeman shot her 5 times. All caught on a video across the street. Can be viewed on Denver Channel 9. Her crime? She had pushed the button and opened the garage door herself, walked up the street and barked a couple of times. Her caretaker was out shopping. Makes you so sick. All these idiots had to do was push the button, like the dog did, and close the garage door. Thanks again for recognizing what a smart dog you chose!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 16:18 — Naila (Visitor)
I cannot believe this! How could they kill this gentle dog in her OWN HOME!!!! Pathetic!! God, please help our animals!!

Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:29 — Debbie Hans (Visitor)
Pit bulls.

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 11:02 — Lynda H. (Visitor)
OMG!!! I used to love the Denvr area when I lived in Aurora years ago. I could never live there now with such predjudice!!!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 15:45 — Anna C. (Visitor)
Thank you for giving this little angel a better life!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 16:49 — liz (Visitor)
my god what a cutie congrats on your new freindship i hope its a long one!!!!!!!!!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 18:40 — Patrick Oliver (Visitor)
Congratulations you two!

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 19:00 — Jane Gregor (Visitor)
Brad, you are an angel for adopting this great misunderstood breed. I have 2 pit mixes and have grown to love the breed. Wish more people would take a chance on them. They don't know the love and loyality they are missing out on. It makes me so sad to read what happened in Denver, they legalize pot and shoot innocent dogs. Sounds like a not so great place to live.

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 19:44 — Darcie Boelter (Visitor)
As a homeowner in DenverI cant have another Pit. They are wonderfuldogs loving, loyal &hey actually have a sense of humor ( typical Terrier) MayBrad be healthy& longlived. Cograts.

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 19:58 — BARBARA CAMPISI (Visitor)
alex..glad to hear you adopted a pittie....they are great dogs...people must realize that these dogs are victums themselves....PEOPLE MAKE THEM MEAN...no dog is born that way.....hope all your pictures show just how gentle they really are.....

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 19:59 — BARBARA CAMPISI (Visitor)
alex..glad to hear you adopted a pittie....they are great dogs...people must realize that these dogs are victums themselves....PEOPLE MAKE THEM MEAN...no dog is born that way.....hope all your pictures show just how gentle they really are.....

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 22:43 — Leigh Porter (Visitor)
I wish all these lost furiends could find homes. The way I see it,they give more love and understanding than any human could ever give.My little man always brings a smile to my face!

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 00:48 — Renee Washington (Visitor)
Welcome to the club Alex of Pit Bull owners. Your life will never be the same. A Pit Bull's love is undaunting; and their loyalty has no bounds. Might want to read,"Because I'm a Pit Bull" a children's fiction book discussing the negative stereotypes that people have concerning Pit Bull's.

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 03:43 — Shannon (Visitor)
Congratulations on adopting Brad! Have fun taking loads of pics of your new friend! :)

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 10:32 — Eliza (Visitor)
I saw Brad in his kennel at the ASPCA and really admired his beauty - tan and white, very sleek, lovely face. I am so happy to know that this wonderful dog has found a wonderful companion - and vice versa. Congratuations to Alex and Brad. Brad looks so incredibly happy in the photo. How great!

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 15:24 — Rita Battaglia (Visitor)
Thank you for adopting a pit bull mix they are my favorite breed of dogs. The most misunderstood breed.

Sat, 12/01/2012 - 23:11 — stephanie (Visitor)
i loooooove when i hear about person adopting a pit bull. way to go alex!!! you have just met the absolute love of your life, no exaggeration. pit bulls have the gentlest, most loving, beautiful souls of any breed of dog i've ever met. enjoy all the wonderful adventures ahead of you!

Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:37 — Kathleen (Visitor)
Thank you for this great story highlight the great work ASPCA does and how wonderful shelter dogs are. As the mom of a Boxer-Pit mix, I love the positive press pit bulls are getting recently. They are truly loving, loyal dogs. Kudos to Alex for adopting from a shelter. May you and Brad have a long, loving relationship.

Mon, 01/28/2013 - 00:02 — Thelma (Visitor)
Brad now you will know what it is to have a devoted friend. Pit Bulls are dogs that are there for you day and night. They are truly mans best friend. Welcome to my world

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