Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🎙️ The Official Frank Sinatra Owner’s Handbook
📍 Pickup Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
-Adopters are required to pick up in person.
📝 Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Congratulations! You have stumbled across the operating manual for Frank Sinatra, a ridiculously sweet, 40-pound bundle of fluff who has returned to the PPFT family through absolutely no fault of his own. First, we need to address the elephant—or perhaps the Border Collie—in the room. Look at Frank. Now look at him again. Border Collie, right? WRONG. According to Frank’s DNA results, this gentleman is actually a Mini Australian Shepherd/Standard Australian Shepherd mix, proving once again that canine genetics enjoy chaos and cannot be trusted to respect appearances. Frank apparently received the Aussie software package, installed it in a Border Collie-shaped case, and called it a day. Honestly, we respect the commitment to the disguise. Frank was previously adopted by a family who loved him and fully intended for him to stay forever. Unfortunately, sometimes forever gets interrupted by circumstances no one could have anticipated. His adopter’s partner went into kidney failure, leaving his family facing a devastating and uncertain road ahead. Knowing they could no longer give Frank the time and attention he deserves, they made the heartbreaking decision to return him to PPFT. Thankfully, Frank hasn't allowed this unexpected plot twist to dampen his ridiculously sweet personality.
🛠️ STANDARD FACTORY FEATURES
The Snuggle Package:
Frank comes fully equipped with snuggles, affection, and the general belief that being close to his people is an extremely important responsibility. Personal space was apparently removed during manufacturing.
Sweetness Settings: MAXIMUM
His foster describes him simply as “the sweetest.” Frank isn't looking to make life complicated. He's an affectionate young guy with a whole lot of love to give and absolutely no intention of rationing it.
Frank is a pretty darn easy guy to love. Frank's dream home isn't particularly complicated. Give him loving people, patience, structure, continued positive training, and plenty of opportunities to be included in everyday life, and this boy will be happy. He's a little sensitive and can be timid when something—or someone—is new. Frank is not the guy bursting through the door yelling, “HELLO, STRANGERS! I LIVE HERE NOW!” Once he's comfortable, though? The shy little wallflower disappears and out comes an incredibly sweet, affectionate boy who is full of snuggles and loves being with his people. Frank LOVES other dogs. He currently lives with his brother and sister and particularly enjoys running around the yard while they chase him, which we assume makes him feel like an extremely important celebrity fleeing the paparazzi. A friendly, playful canine companion would be a wonderful match for him. Frank enjoys running, wrestling, and being part of the action. Frank has been around two cats, and he has already demonstrated impressive feline political skills. He plays happily with the cat who enjoys his company and respectfully keeps his distance from the one who has apparently issued a formal cease-and-desist. We appreciate a man who can read the room. Frank hasn't been around children in his previous home, so we don't have enough firsthand information to tell you how he'd feel about tiny humans.
Energy level: 6/10. Frank has enough energy to enjoy a good run, wrestling match, game of fetch, walk, or adventure—but he doesn't wake up every morning prepared to qualify for the canine Olympics. At heart, he's actually quite the homebody. New places can make him hesitant at first, but with reassurance and encouragement, he can absolutely branch out. He enjoys exploring the open front yard with his foster family and is gaining confidence as he experiences more of the world. Toys? Yes. Fetch? Yes. Playing with dog friends? One of his favorite things. Being home with his people? Possibly his favorite thing of all.
Water activities remain untested, so Frank's swimming career is currently listed as TBD.
Despite being named after one of history's most famous singers, Frank is actually fairly conservative with his vocals. He typically barks when someone comes to the front door and may occasionally comment when another dog walks past. That's it. Apparently the Sinatra name came with snuggling rights but not a requirement to perform nightly concerts. Frank can get into the car by himself, although occasionally he still looks at it like you're asking him to board a suspicious spacecraft. His foster family has been working on leash training, and Frank continues to improve every day. Frank already knows: Sit, Stay, Come, Crate manners, and Potty training. He's currently working on lay down. He sleeps nicely in his crate at night, usually with the door open, or chooses the floor. When asked to go into his kennel, he simply goes in and lies down. But wait, there's more. This little overachiever is currently participating in a board-and-train program, so apparently Frank has decided that if he's going back onto the adoption market, he's coming back with a résumé. Frank is one of those dogs who might make you earn the first little piece of his trust—and then reward you with his whole heart. He's sensitive. He's sweet. He's playful. He's snuggly. He loves other dogs, understands when a cat wants nothing to do with him, already has some wonderful household manners, and is actively getting professional training to help him become an even more confident, well-rounded young dog. He doesn't need someone expecting perfection on Day One. He needs someone willing to say, “Take your time. You're safe here. We'll figure this out together.” Give Frank that little bit of patience, and somewhere along the way, the timid boy watching you cautiously becomes the dog curled up beside you, completely convinced that you are his person.
If you've made it this far thinking, “Wow, Frank sounds perfect for me!” then congratulations! You've reached the portion of the handbook where YOU receive an assignment. Yes. You. Frank has been to training school. It's only fair.
📝 STEP ONE: Fill out an adoption application.
And before anyone tries the classic:
"I'm interested!"
"How do I meet him?"
"Can you send me more information?"
"I have loved him for seven minutes and would now like custody."
The application is still required. 😂 We need you to fill it out so we can send it over to Frank's foster family, because they're the people who actually live with this fluffy little imposter and can determine whether your home sounds like the right match for him.
📍 Frank is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his adopter will need to travel to Tulsa to pick him up.
