Category: Awareness

Hi! It’s me Houston again. I’m feeling a little sad today, I can’t understand why I am still waiting?! I think I’m pretty adorable if I do say so myself. Isn’t there anyone out there that wants me?

I am a special boy you see, I got my name when I was rescued from Houston, Texas during Hurricane Harvey by Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc almost 2 years ago. I was so adorable that I was adopted quickly. Sadly, over the last couple years in what I thought was my forever home, I began behaving badly and my family didn’t want me anymore.

I am 2 years old and think I am a Chihuahua Lab Mix. I weigh about 25 pounds, am completely housebroken, crate trained, and know all my basic commands. I love belly rubs and really enjoy a good massage. I do have some fears, because it seems I never really learned to really trust you humans, but I am slowly learning and getting a little better at just being a dog.

I love walks, but am a bit reactive to people and their dogs I may see along the way. I also try to chase all the squirrels and bunnies in the neighborhood, but whoever walks me knows how to redirect me in these situations.

I also love the Edible Nylabone Sweet Potato bones; they are my favorite afternoon snack, and I love all the homemade meals and treats they make here at Paws Give Me Purpose. They make me feel really special here, and tell me how wonderful I am every day.

I just need some guidance, and I really do not require Sanctuary. Don’t get me wrong, I do like it here at Paws Give Me Purpose, but I really would love to have my very own forever family. I have been told that I will make a wonderful companion in the right home, and I agree, so I am searching for a best friend, for the real love of my life.

I prefer a calm environment and just want to be around my people and have them devote their time to me. I could possibly live with one other doggie sibling my own size at the most; big dogs frighten me and too many dogs overwhelm me.

For those of you who have been following my story, you know that I have been through so much trauma and change in my young life that I really just want a home with a mommy and daddy that will understand me, love me and cherish me forever. I am really very sweet and affectionate once I get to know you, and love climbing into a lap and getting spoiled.

If you want to be my mommy or daddy, I promise to love you forever! I’m a really good boy, won’t someone please give me a chance; I guarantee you will fall in love when you meet me!

Since Paws Give Me Purpose is a Sanctuary, and normally do not handle adoptions, applications to adopt me will be processed by Yorkie911 Rescue.

To fill out an application to make me yours, please head over to: https://www.yorkie911rescue.com/forms/form?formid=1626

If you are interested in sponsoring me or any of the other Sanctuary residents living here you can do so at the following link: https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/our-sanctuary-residents-1/

I’M NOT PERFECT BUT MY HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE

Meet Houston! Houston was rescued from Houston, Texas during Hurricane Harvey by Yorkie911 Rescue Inc almost 2 years ago. Being such an adorable, young pup there was no doubt he would be adopted quickly, and he was. Unfortunately over the last couple years while in his home, Houston began exhibiting behavior issues and the family decided to return him to the rescue.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the complaints, the rescue was not able to accommodate Houston with an appropriate foster environment to assess the situation and turned to us for help. His story touched our hearts so deeply, that we could not say no to helping this frightened little boy.

Houston is about 2 years old, believed to be a Chihuahua Lab Mix, and weighs about 25 pounds. He is completely housebroken, crate trained and knows his basic commands plus. He loves walks, belly rubs, enjoys a good massage, and climbing into a lap to cuddle up to his people.

Houston is what we consider a sensitive dog here at Paws Give Me Purpose, and does not require Sanctuary. He is a highly adoptable dog, and his behaviors are very manageable. We are recommending a quiet adult only home with a couple something like a 55 and older couple or those with children who are in college and have the time to devote to him. Savvy dog experienced individuals who will be patient and give him the time he needs to decompress, learn to trust, and adjust to his new environment without overwhelming him. Houston warms up quickly and really just wants to be a lap dog and receive all your love and attention possible.

As for other dogs, we recommend either he be the only dog in a home, or a home with one other laid back dog around Houston’s size at most – he gets too overwhelmed otherwise. 

We know that Houston’s future is bright, and in the right home environment he will excel. We are hoping and praying that he doesn’t have to wait much longer before someone will open their heart and home to a wonderful dog like him. We guarantee you will fall in love when you meet him! 

Since we are a Sanctuary, and normally do not handle adoptions, applications for Houston will be processed by Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc. To fill out an application for Houston, please head over to: https://www.yorkie911rescue.com/forms/form?formid=1626

If you are not in the position to adopt please share Houston so we can find him a forever home!

If you are interested in sponsoring Houston or any of the other Sanctuary residents living here you can do so at the following link:

https://www.pawsgivemepurpose.com/our-sanctuary-residents-1/