Hello East Coast Humans, my name is Velma, and I am a fantastic Shar Pei/Mastiff mix puppy, now about 5 months old, and I weigh about 30 lbs. It was freezing cold weather the day I was abandoned at a gas station in Von Ormy, Texas, and bless my lucky stars when a customer rescued me. That nice lady is now my foster mom, and I am now safe and sound, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and ready to find a forever home!
My foster mom wants you to know that, besides having a lovely personality, I am also smart as a whip. I catch on to things very quickly, and figured out the doggy door on day 2 just by watching the other dogs. I am a friendly girl with everyone, kids, strangers, cats, and dogs, and I play very nicely and appropriately. Even at my young age, I understand dog social cues, and won't bother the senior dogs by trying to play with them. I have already learned some basic commands, and it’s obvious that I aim to please. I am affectionate and snuggly, not the kissy type, so I won't be slobbering all over you, but I love pets and snuggles and will cozy up beside you whenever you sit down on the couch to relax. I enjoy dog toys and playing tug-of-war with anyone willing, and I love dog treats. I am already well-behaved, housebroken, and rarely bark. I will be a wonderful addition to any East Coast family, so inquire about me today!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Hello East Coast Humans, my name is Velma, and I am a fantastic Shar Pei/Mastiff mix puppy, now about 5 months old, and I weigh about 30 lbs. It was freezing cold weather the day I was abandoned at a gas station in Von Ormy, Texas, and bless my lucky stars when a customer rescued me. That nice lady is now my foster mom, and I am now safe and sound, vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and ready to find a forever home!
My foster mom wants you to know that, besides having a lovely personality, I am also smart as a whip. I catch on to things very quickly, and figured out the doggy door on day 2 just by watching the other dogs. I am a friendly girl with everyone, kids, strangers, cats, and dogs, and I play very nicely and appropriately. Even at my young age, I understand dog social cues, and won't bother the senior dogs by trying to play with them. I have already learned some basic commands, and it’s obvious that I aim to please. I am affectionate and snuggly, not the kissy type, so I won't be slobbering all over you, but I love pets and snuggles and will cozy up beside you whenever you sit down on the couch to relax. I enjoy dog toys and playing tug-of-war with anyone willing, and I love dog treats. I am already well-behaved, housebroken, and rarely bark. I will be a wonderful addition to any East Coast family, so inquire about me today!
* 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
Please DO NOT apply unless the entire family / household is on board with adopting one of our dogs. We must receive an application for you to move forward in the process. Thoughtful direct emails are welcome and will be answered. However, an application is still a necessary step. We want to make sure we find our dogs a perfect fit with a family so both the dog and the family are happy. We keep our dogs with fosters once we get them out of shelters for a little bit to learn and understand their personalities. Our relationship with families doesn't stop at adoption! We are always available for any follow up questions and are happy to be a resource as you and your new pet settle into a routine.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
all of our dogs come to Westport CT from TX and get picked up by adopters from here.
More about this rescue
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
We are a small group devoted to saving dogs from the multitudes of high kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and California. We specialize in saving small to medium breed types and re-homing in the North East where there is less unwanted dog overflow and a high volume of qualified adopters.
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