Babar is a young male adult (about 1.5 years old) Pinto Anatolian Shepherd. He was hit by a car and left on the highway until a State Trooper came along to help him out. During his leg surgery, the vet removed a lot of buckshot and a .22 caliber slug, so poor ole Babar had been shot at several times on top of the hit and run. Despite all of this, he is the sweetest ole guy you'll ever meet. He does not seem to have issues with anything - cats, pups or other dogs. As with all Anatolians, they are a guardian dog and he will need to be placed with some one familiar with the breed or willing to learn about them. Anatolians are independent dogs and are not people pleasers. They were bred to live by themselves with flocks of animals to guard them, hence very independent yet very loving. They do not make good command trained dogs like German Shepherds. Babar is like a big couch potato and very friendly but as he learns his new home, he will most likely guard it and have to be introduced to strangers. Babar was in rehab until about 08/01/04 when the pins were removed from his leg but has recovered from his injuries and is completely healthy. Babar is hearing impaired. He seems to have a small amount of hearing in one ear but his foster mom has been using hand signals to give him commmands. He is considered deaf. Babar is fairly compliant and more than anything just wants to be with you or another dog. Because of his hearing problem, it does mean some one will have to invest more time and energy into his life to train him. He most likely was shot and hit by a car because he didnt have the ability to hear any warning. He is completely housebroken and needs another dog to keep him company. If you would like more information please send an email to contact@dogsonly.org. You can complete an online adoption application by clicking the links at the top or bottom of this page. Babar is going to make some one a great pet. He does require a 6 foot fenced yard to keep him safely at home. We will only adopt to out of State homes with an approved home visit and vet reference. Babar is not a working or livestock experienced guy so he will be adopted into a companion home only. You can come and meet Babar at the WLR Petco on Chenal Parkway across from Target and Home Depot every Sat and Sun from 1-5.