Ricky Bobby - our sweet little man.   He is a puppy mill survivor - 11 long years in a small kennel.  He was kept for  so long by the breeder because he is so small!  He came from a shelter in AL where normally dogs this age are euthanized but the shelter staff fell hard for him and looked for a rescue to take him on.  Ricky  spent all his life circling his kennel to relieve stress and boredom and he is still a circler, hence the name Ricky Bobby in honor of the movie!   You would think he would be damaged beyond hope but not this little guy.  His spirit is full of life and love - he is as sweet and affectionate as if he was a house dog his whole life!  He loves to be on your lap, being touched and held.  He paws at you when he thinks you are not loving him enough!  Ricky does not have any teeth left after a dental and he lost an eye due to an infection.  But again this little trooper has pulled through with shining colors.  Ricky is not housetrained and will never be - but as long as he wears a belly band he is fine.  Ricky Bobby loves to be wherever you are, whether it be outside, in the kitchen cooking or watching tv.  If you know anything about puppy mill dogs, the life they endured is not a pretty one so to see this little guy be such a little gem makes us realize why we do this.  Please remember Ricky Bobby and others like him when you see all the puppies in pet stores, internet sites and the known back yard breeders that overbreed and cage their parents. 
Ricky's adoption fee is $100 - this does not come close to all of the vetting required to get him as healthy as he is but we just want him to have the forever home he deserves.  Please fill out an adoption form online if you are interested in this precious little guy!