Curious George Gets a Doggy Sister

MEDIA–Curious George, the well-known Pit Bull/American Bulldog adopted from the in December after a long road to recovery, is about to get a dog sister—one that was named after him.

Georgette, a white Pit Bull Terrier was found only one week after Curious George made his way to the Delco SPCA in October, rooting through a pile of trash in Chester. She was named after Curious George as their appearance and apparent neglect were similar. Ribs showing, urine-stained with torn ears and a trash bag around her neck, Georgette was extremely fearful of people and dogs. Her story was featured here on 6ABC Action News.

Georgette spent months at the Delco SPCA recovering before being fostered by Perfect Pooch: The Pack Leaders, receiving extensive training and dog socialization, where .

In May, Curious George’s parents, Aimee and Eric Tysarczyk, expressed interest in fostering Georgette, who they affectionately refer to as “Gigi” with the possibility of adopting her, in what the Delco SPCA refers to as a “foster-to-adopt” situation.

Aimee Tysarczyk said previously that she and her husband always wanted to adopt a shelter dog and soon they will give two shelter dogs loving homes.

and wandering the streets and was taken to the Delco SPCA by a Good Samaritan on Halloween. He was cared for and treated at the . And by December .

Curious George has become the unofficial, local advocate for the Pit Bull breed. In March, he was honored with the at the event. The Ginger Award is given to an outstanding and exemplary Pit Bull in the community that is helping to educate people about the breed and prevent cruelty to animals.

The Tysarczyks, with Curious George and Georgette in tow, will make Georgette’s adoption official on June 6 when they will sign her adoption papers.

This press release was provided by the Delaware County SPCA.