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Our longest stay dog with the biggest heart we've ever had!
In December 2024, when Houston experienced some of its coldest nights of the year, a frightened dog was running loose through a neighborhood—alone, confused, and terrified. That dog was Brody.
Brody had been abandoned. He didn’t understand why the people he once depended on were suddenly gone, and he didn’t trust anyone who tried to help. Every time someone approached, Brody ran. He refused to be touched, choosing fear over the risk of being hurt again. While families stayed warm inside their homes, Brody survived the freezing nights on his own, carrying nothing but instinct and fear.
For weeks, our volunteers showed up for him—patiently, quietly, without expectations. No chasing. No pressure. Just food, gentle voices, and consistency. Slowly, Brody began to realize that these humans were different.
Eventually, he allowed himself to step into a backyard where we set up heat lamps and an enclosed kennel to protect him from the cold. That kennel became his safe place. For the first time in weeks, Brody could rest without fear. He grew fond of that little space because it meant warmth, safety, and choice—things he hadn’t had in a long time.
But Brody’s journey didn’t end there.
He was absolutely terrified of a leash. To Brody, it felt like losing control all over again. So we went at his pace. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. Every small step mattered—letting the leash be near him, touching it, standing calmly with it, learning that it didn’t mean danger.
And then one day, Brody walked.
Today, Brody walks on a leash—a milestone that represents so much more than movement. It represents trust. Healing. Courage. It represents a dog who once ran from every human, choosing instead to walk beside one.
Brody’s story is a reminder that broken doesn’t mean hopeless, and scared doesn’t mean unlovable. Sometimes, all it takes is time, patience, and someone willing to believe.
Brody believed. And now, he’s learning how to live again.
Age: Approximately 3 years
Size: Low profile! Short and thick
Weight: About 30 lbs.
Neutered: YES
Housebroken: YES
Kennel Trained: YES
Vaccines: Current
Microchip: YES
Good with dogs: YES - AMAZING!
Good with cats: unknown
Good with kids: If the kids are trained :)
Handicap: Requires lots of snuggles!
Our longest stay dog with the biggest heart we've ever had!
In December 2024, when Houston experienced some of its coldest nights of the year, a frightened dog was running loose through a neighborhood—alone, confused, and terrified. That dog was Brody.
Brody had been abandoned. He didn’t understand why the people he once depended on were suddenly gone, and he didn’t trust anyone who tried to help. Every time someone approached, Brody ran. He refused to be touched, choosing fear over the risk of being hurt again. While families stayed warm inside their homes, Brody survived the freezing nights on his own, carrying nothing but instinct and fear.
For weeks, our volunteers showed up for him—patiently, quietly, without expectations. No chasing. No pressure. Just food, gentle voices, and consistency. Slowly, Brody began to realize that these humans were different.
Eventually, he allowed himself to step into a backyard where we set up heat lamps and an enclosed kennel to protect him from the cold. That kennel became his safe place. For the first time in weeks, Brody could rest without fear. He grew fond of that little space because it meant warmth, safety, and choice—things he hadn’t had in a long time.
But Brody’s journey didn’t end there.
He was absolutely terrified of a leash. To Brody, it felt like losing control all over again. So we went at his pace. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. Every small step mattered—letting the leash be near him, touching it, standing calmly with it, learning that it didn’t mean danger.
And then one day, Brody walked.
Today, Brody walks on a leash—a milestone that represents so much more than movement. It represents trust. Healing. Courage. It represents a dog who once ran from every human, choosing instead to walk beside one.
Brody’s story is a reminder that broken doesn’t mean hopeless, and scared doesn’t mean unlovable. Sometimes, all it takes is time, patience, and someone willing to believe.
Brody believed. And now, he’s learning how to live again.
Age: Approximately 3 years
Size: Low profile! Short and thick
Weight: About 30 lbs.
Neutered: YES
Housebroken: YES
Kennel Trained: YES
Vaccines: Current
Microchip: YES
Good with dogs: YES - AMAZING!
Good with cats: unknown
Good with kids: If the kids are trained :)
Handicap: Requires lots of snuggles!
Submit Application
The first step is to submit an adoption application at www.northstarpets.org. Volunteers will process your application. Please be patient!
Home Check
In a very very small number of situations, a home check may be needed if we have any questions or concerns after processing the application.
Meet the Pet
A meet and greet will be arranged for approved applicants with you and your entire family including your current pets.
Pay Fee
Sign Adoption Contract
Take the Pet Home
