“Pluto” Available for Adoption at MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
BOSTON, July 3, 2025 – The MSPCA-Angell is calling for a very special adopter for Pluto, a roughly one-and-a-half year-old Pit Bull Catahoula Leopard Dog mix who was seen apparently being hit with a leash in a far-reaching video on social media, the organization announced today.
MSPCA Law Enforcement officers will have an update on the investigation at a later date, but staff at the MSPCA’s Boston Adoption Center are determined to find Pluto the stable, loving home he needs as soon as possible.
“Through this investigation, we’ve learned a lot about Pluto’s history beyond what was witnessed in the video, which is awful in and of itself,” explained MSPCA Boston Animal Adoption Center and Community Clinic Director of Operations, Deborah Bobek.
“This poor dog was shuffled to more than half a dozen homes over the past six months, so he hasn’t had any structure or normalcy during the most crucial time of learning and development for dogs.”
“Pluto’s a young, athletic, large breed dog and, as a result of the challenges he’s faced in the past, he needs to go to a home with adopters who have the time to focus on him and are very committed to giving him a stable environment and consistent positive training,” she elaborated, noting that an adult-only home would be best for Pluto.
“Obviously, those kinds of homes are hard to come by, but we’re pulling out all the stops because we know a long shelter stay is the last thing poor Pluto needs.”
Interested adopters are asked to visit the Boston Adoption Center during open hours, which are Tuesday through Sunday, noon – 3:00 p.m. It will be closed on July 4.
“If you are in a position to adopt, we want to you to come to the shelter to talk to us as soon as possible,” Bobek added. “Pluto really needs a hero right now.”
More information about Pluto may be found on the MSPCA-Angell’s website, here.
