Now - Junior is about 10 months old now and weighs 60lbs. Junior, as expected, is very playful and would love to have another dog about his size to play with or have an active adopter who can take him running/jogging. He knows the command "sit" and loves to be hugged and to curl up in your lap. Junior is scared of the dark so he's always inside at night. He can romp and play outside during the day for a while, but has to be let in when it gets dark.
The beginning - Junior didn’t remember much about how he ended up all alone. The streets were loud and cold, and the nights stretched long without a warm place to sleep. He was just a tiny thing—barely 13 weeks old, with big eyes full of questions and a soft, black and white coat. But even then, Junior had something special: hope.
One morning, a kind stranger found Junior on her front porch, trembling but wagging his tail. That tiny wag was all it took. She scooped him up and whispered, “You’re safe now.” Junior soon found himself in a warm house with a soft bed and bowls filled with food. But what he loved most wasn’t the toys or the treats—it was her. His foster mom. From the moment she brought him home, Junior never let her out of his sight. Whether she was cooking in the kitchen or folding laundry, he was always just a pawstep behind, tail swishing happily.
He was a quick learner, too. Potty training? Gold star. Sitting patiently for treats? No problem. Sleeping in his crate through the night? Like a dream. But his favorite things? Playtime with squeaky toys and cuddle sessions right after. Junior was sweet in the kind of way that melted hearts. Gentle, loyal, and always ready to give kisses, he was learning what it meant to be loved—and he loved back with his whole puppy heart.
But deep down, Junior held onto one truth: he never, ever wanted to be abandoned again. That’s why he followed his foster mom everywhere—not just out of love, but because her footsteps meant he was safe.
Now, Junior is looking for someone new to follow. Someone who will throw toys, offer belly rubs, and never abandon again. If you think Junior might be the perfect dog for you, he’s ready to meet his forever person. His journey brought him this far—maybe it’s leading him to you. The love he has for his foster mom will quickly spread to the lucky family who adopts him.
Please email us if you’d like to make Junior a part of your story.
We are a RESCUE GROUP, not a shelter, and all of our animals are in foster homes. To start the adoption process, email us at adoptions@earstexas.org requesting an application. Submitting an application does not commit you in any way, but helps us make the best match between people and our available dogs. Your current or past dogs must be inside dogs who have been spayed/neutered and are on heartworm prevention.
All of the dogs in our program are inside dogs and are completely vetted including all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, free of internal parasites, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention before adoption. Our adoption process includes an application, check of vet records or personal references, interview, neutral site meet & greet with the dog and your family, and a home visit.
Junior's Journey: A Tail of Hope
Now - Junior is about 10 months old now and weighs 60lbs. Junior, as expected, is very playful and would love to have another dog about his size to play with or have an active adopter who can take him running/jogging. He knows the command "sit" and loves to be hugged and to curl up in your lap. Junior is scared of the dark so he's always inside at night. He can romp and play outside during the day for a while, but has to be let in when it gets dark.
The beginning - Junior didn’t remember much about how he ended up all alone. The streets were loud and cold, and the nights stretched long without a warm place to sleep. He was just a tiny thing—barely 13 weeks old, with big eyes full of questions and a soft, black and white coat. But even then, Junior had something special: hope.
One morning, a kind stranger found Junior on her front porch, trembling but wagging his tail. That tiny wag was all it took. She scooped him up and whispered, “You’re safe now.” Junior soon found himself in a warm house with a soft bed and bowls filled with food. But what he loved most wasn’t the toys or the treats—it was her. His foster mom. From the moment she brought him home, Junior never let her out of his sight. Whether she was cooking in the kitchen or folding laundry, he was always just a pawstep behind, tail swishing happily.
He was a quick learner, too. Potty training? Gold star. Sitting patiently for treats? No problem. Sleeping in his crate through the night? Like a dream. But his favorite things? Playtime with squeaky toys and cuddle sessions right after. Junior was sweet in the kind of way that melted hearts. Gentle, loyal, and always ready to give kisses, he was learning what it meant to be loved—and he loved back with his whole puppy heart.
But deep down, Junior held onto one truth: he never, ever wanted to be abandoned again. That’s why he followed his foster mom everywhere—not just out of love, but because her footsteps meant he was safe.
Now, Junior is looking for someone new to follow. Someone who will throw toys, offer belly rubs, and never abandon again. If you think Junior might be the perfect dog for you, he’s ready to meet his forever person. His journey brought him this far—maybe it’s leading him to you. The love he has for his foster mom will quickly spread to the lucky family who adopts him.
Please email us if you’d like to make Junior a part of your story.
We are a RESCUE GROUP, not a shelter, and all of our animals are in foster homes. To start the adoption process, email us at adoptions@earstexas.org requesting an application. Submitting an application does not commit you in any way, but helps us make the best match between people and our available dogs. Your current or past dogs must be inside dogs who have been spayed/neutered and are on heartworm prevention.
All of the dogs in our program are inside dogs and are completely vetted including all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, free of internal parasites, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention before adoption. Our adoption process includes an application, check of vet records or personal references, interview, neutral site meet & greet with the dog and your family, and a home visit.
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Their adoption process
1.
Submit Application
2.
Interview
3.
Meet the Pet
4.
Approve Application
5.
Home Check
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please email us at adoptions@earstexas.org for an application and more information. Since we are an all volunteer group, please be patient with us in responding to your inquiries. Thank you for your interest in our adoption program!
If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please email us at adoptions@earstexas.org for an application and more information. Since we are an all volunteer group, please be patient with us in responding to your inquiries. Thank you for your interest in our adoption program!
We do not have a shelter, as all of our rescue animals are living with foster families in private homes. You can meet one of our animals by appointment once your adoption application had been processed and initially approved (final approval occurs right before the adoption is complete). Also, EARS has Meet and Greet Days at various local venues in the Dallas area. We will post the dates and times of the Meet and Greet Days on this website. Meet and Greet Days are an opportunity for you to meet some of our animals. Unfortunately, not all of our animals make it to every Meet and Greet Day so please contact us at adoptions@earstexas.orgto check if your four-legged friend of choice will be available to meet you. (We do not do any onsite adoptions.)
We do not have a shelter, as all of our rescue animals are living with foster families in private homes. You can meet one of our animals by appointment once your adoption application had been processed and initially approved (final approval occurs right before the adoption is complete). Also, EARS has Meet and Greet Days at various local venues in the Dallas area. We will post the dates and times of the Meet and Greet Days on this website. Meet and Greet Days are an opportunity for you to meet some of our animals. Unfortunately, not all of our animals make it to every Meet and Greet Day so please contact us at adoptions@earstexas.orgto check if your four-legged friend of choice will be available to meet you. (We do not do any onsite adoptions.)
More about this rescue
Education and Animal Rescue Society is an all volunteer, non-profit Texas corporation whose mission is to educate the public about issues concerning animal behavior and proper care for pets including an emphasis on vaccinations, spay and neutering, and nutrition. Further, EARS is committed to finding homes for unwanted animals that would otherwise perish in shelters. EARS keeps all of its animals in homes with volunteer foster families where the animals are loved and treated like a part of the family until the right permanent home is found.
Education and Animal Rescue Society is an all volunteer, non-profit Texas corporation whose mission is to educate the public about issues concerning animal behavior and proper care for pets including an emphasis on vaccinations, spay and neutering, and nutrition. Further, EARS is committed to finding homes for unwanted animals that would otherwise perish in shelters. EARS keeps all of its animals in homes with volunteer foster families where the animals are loved and treated like a part of the family until the right permanent home is found.
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