You just have to meet Josie once to know that she packs a whole lot of love and affection in a very small package. She is looking for her special person or family, and once she finds you, she will attach quickly and just want to be wherever you are, snuggling close or playing by your side. You will fall in love with Josie’s expressive nature – she often looks up at you as if she’s grateful to be rescued and knows how lucky she is.
Josie loves stuffies of all kinds, so be prepared to have lots of those handy. She completed a successful surgery on the hard chew toy to remove the squeaky, but just loved on the soft stuffies, and enjoyed a delicate game of tug with those, snuggling on top of them afterwards. You will want to make sure this happy girl has plenty of stuffies to choose from – she will love on them all! Josie enjoys playing with people and other dogs as well – she has a puppy foster sister and would fit right into a house with other dogs easily.
Josie’s foster mom tells us that she is an amazing car rider – she just sits still and watches out the window, so we think she’d do great on long or short trips, perfectly happy just to be along for the ride. She also does great in the bath – she just stands still and lets you do all the work, enjoying the best spa day ever.
This gentle girl has a very calm and relaxed nature – she isn’t barky or jumpy, even when she could hear other dogs barking in the next room. She was cautious and aware when walking past other dogs but didn’t bark or otherwise react – she’s such an easygoing girl to have around.
Josie has a short shiny black coat with pops of white – a delicate stripe along her nose and chin, at her chest, and the cutest white ‘boots’ on her paws! Her black and white outfit looks quite elegant, especially when she does the perfect ‘sit’ at your feet. (She already knows many commands and is clever enough to pick up more quickly.) She loves attention of all kinds – chest scratches and belly rubs, solid pats on the side, whatever love you give her, this affectionate girl will give you right back!
Josie is currently about 2 years old and just under 30 pounds – she’s a lot of joy in a tiny package. We think she may be a petite Pittie/Lab mix, but with rescue it’s always a guess! What matters most is that they are adorable and are one the MOST desperate in the entire US based on statistics for where this dog is from. Shelters in this area are having to euthanize dogs, so this dog needs you! If you choose a dog from this rescue, it saves his/her life as well as the life of another in its place.
If you are looking for a calm and affectionate petite little pittie mix, you have absolutely found her. Gentle Josie is ready for adoption now and is sure to attach quickly and be your very grateful new best friend!
If you have any questions about Josie or would like us to test her for a specific setting or detail, please be in touch! We can make most anything happen to ensure she is the correct fit for you and your life.
Application link: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/6615d711a54c84fb0d011fc8
Please email kristin@threelittlepittiesrescue.org with any questions.
Available for adoption in NV, MT, CO,UT, ID, OR, WA, Canada, and now the East Coast! Our PNW dogs are brought to you in style by a beautiful USDA licensed semi-truck, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and 2 onboard attendants providing 24 hour care. Our East Coast route will travel in a private, air conditioned 3LP-run van transport.
Pick up day is unforgettable! You will get to follow along on their journey through a private FB Event page, where you will see photos, have the opportunity to connect with other adopters, and receive updates and constant communication along the way. One of our Adoption Coordinators can help to find the closest transport pick up location to you!
The adoption fee is $775 and includes all vetting as recommended by our doctor: DAPP (2 to 4 depending on age and time in the program), Bordetella, Rabies vaccine (if old enough), multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2 months of heartworm preventative, extended medical such as dentals, eye surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries prior to adoption when suggested by our partner vets, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
*WE ARE TOLD THAT WE GO ABOVE AND BEYOND MEDICALLY. This is the feedback we tend to get, although we cannot guarantee perfect health.
*To fully vet a dog in the PNW at many vets it would be upwards of $1,800 just to fix, vaccinate, chip, etc. The adoption fees charged by our rescue do not cover our expenses medically for each animal, but we offset costs with donations. Your adoption fee is considered a donation towards actual costs.
Why adopt from Three Little Pitties?
The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone. Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no other option but to euthanize animals for space. This dog you’ve found online is lucky to be in our program, and even luckier to have you notice it!
Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! We know our dogs and we work hard to prepare them socially for adoption. We are a network of dedicated people who are heavily invested in seeing our animals thrive. From the moment they are accepted into our program, our Intake, Behavior & Medical teams prepare them for adoption by properly vetting, behaviorally assessing, and providing customized plans depending on the dog’s needs. We seek to adopt to families who understand that these are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be!
It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these special perks:
• 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion (must register within 24 hours of first vet appt.)
• A free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus low pricing for future sessions (approx $25 weekly for an 8 week course of one session per week)
• One free bonus toy in every BarkBox when signing up for their Super Chewer subscription plan
• 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a PNW based, organic fresh dog food loaf meal subscription plan
• Coupons for a fun visit to Petco
• Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup!
We celebrated our 5 year anniversary this year! Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 12,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be saved in that spot. Together, we can be heroes.
Follow our rescue journey through the links below!
https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue
*Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $62 surcharge for transport.
DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.
