Braveheart - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Wayne, New Jersey

Braveheart
5 years • 60 lbs
Fully vetted, neutered, microchipped
Fostered in Chapin, SC
Available in South Carolina & Georgia
Apply at houndsinpounds.org

Braveheart isn't just a good boy — he's the kind of good boy who defies medical textbooks and walks away with a wagging tail and a second chance.

He came to us straight from death row after being dumped at the shelter with latestage heartworm disease. We were his only shot. We rushed him to UGA, where their cardiology team diagnosed him with Caval Syndrome — a lifethreatening complication where a mass of adult heartworms backs out of the lungs and blocks blood flow inside the right side of the heart. Dogs rarely survive it.

But Braveheart isn't “rare.” He's one in a million.

UGA's cardiologist built an aggressive plan to save him, and Braveheart fought like the absolute champion he is. And today? He has been fully cleared for normal activity and is doing AMAZING. At his followup last week, the cardiologist literally said they cannot believe how this dog beat the odds and recovered the way he did.

Braveheart is sweet, loving, eager to please, and genuinely grateful for every bit of kindness he receives. He's good with dogs, not a fan of cats, housebroken, affectionate, and finally ready for a family of his own — one who will love him the way he's always deserved.

If you're looking for a dog with heart, courage, resilience, and the softest “good boy” energy on earth, Braveheart is your guy.

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

Hounds in Pounds is dedicated to rescuing at risk dogs through out the south and the north east. The mission...