Friday, January 15, 2016

Pogo

ADOPTED

Hey all! For those of you who keep up with our page more frequently, you might have noticed that Pogo has recently rejoined the HOT family.

**pictures to come**

It's a sad story actually - the family who adopted sweet Pogo decided on Christmas day that they wouldn't be able to keep him, as they were traveling and couldn't arrange for someone to take care of him. Not quite the gift Pogo thought Santa would brings....but keeping things positive, Pogo got a nice fun couple months of vacation from the rescue, and is now reunited with his favorite Heart of Texas volunteer until his forever family comes along.

If you're wondering, it really was that simple. No knocks on Pogo, they just didn't have a plan for who would take care of him if they were out of town.

WELL - that aside, let me brag on this handsome yellow. He is roughly four years old, is good on and off leash walking and has great recall. He is potty trained, trustworthy in the house, and has had zero counter surfing incidents (which qualifies him as a dream dog in my foster experience...) and knows how to use a doggie door and isn't a barker.

Pogo loves to play outside, and is a strong and happy swimmer, although he isn't so much into retrieving. He would do best with an active family who loves to spend time outdoors, and he has taking to hiking like he was born for it.

He has gotten along with all the other dogs he has met, but has it in for cats...so NO CATS ALLOWED. Truly, he thinks they're sketchy and wants to protect you from them...a real dog's dog!

Pogo loves attention and a good ear scratching! He's a wonderful boy with a big heart and lots of love to give.

Does Pogo sound like a good fit for you and your family? Shoot us an e-mail, leave a comment, give us a ring! We are happy to help you start you adoption application (found on our website, here) and walk you through our adoption process!

Monday, January 11, 2016

Jingle

ADOPTED

Jingle bells..Jingle bells..Jingle all the way......

JingleSo Santa brought us a TON of chocolates this season, and Miss Jingle here is one of the sweetest!

Jingle recently joined her foster home and was able to spend her first Christmas in a cozy warm place!

So far we know that Jingle loves other animals - cats and dogs alike - is house and crate trained, but trustworthy enough that she is allowed to roam free in the house, just like the resident dogs.She is very calm, and will only get on the couch to snuggle if she has an invitation.

She walks well on a leash with a harness, but can let her nose carry her away without one (but what lab doesn't!?)

Loud noises don't seem to bother her, and Jingle has weathered the Fireworks of New Year's, thunder and the ever threatening vacuum cleaner!

She loves car rides and bath time, and has no reservations about her paws and ears being handled. Jingle does know some basic commands such as "sit" and "down" but could probably use a little extra training with her people, just to polish up her skills!

This girl about 3-4 years old and has a heart of gold and will make someone a very loving, loyal companion. Jingle is UTD on shots, heartworm negative, and spayed - i.e. ready to go.

We will keep you updated on her progress in her foster home (shout out to Stacey, a first time foster, who has been absolutely wonderful for this gal!!).

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