Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
SENIOR POCKET PITTIE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SHARE!!
Meet Nellie The tiniest little pocket pittie!
Apply here to adopt; https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2742752&name=Nellie
At ten years of age, Nellie is a resilient, loving girl who has overcome more than her fair share of challenges and is ready to find the peaceful retirement home she deserves.
While she was originally estimated to be younger, Nellie appears to be closer to 10 years old—a sweet senior girl looking for a soft place to land and a family to cherish her through her golden years.
Nellie was found on the side of the road in Houston, underweight and suffering from painful wounds. Despite everything she had endured, she never lost her gentle spirit. Since then, she has received the care she desperately needed, including surgery to remove a mass and a much-needed dental procedure. She has healed beautifully and continues to show everyone she meets just how special she is.
Nellie loves people and thrives on affection. She enjoys leisurely walks, relaxing in the sunshine, and spending quiet time with her favorite humans. She is potty trained, walks nicely on a leash, and is happiest when she can simply be near the people she loves.
As Nellie has settled into foster care, we've learned that she is likely experiencing vision loss and is also managing arthritis pain. Because of these challenges, she has become uncomfortable living with other dogs in the home. While she may have tolerated canine companions in the past, Nellie is telling us that she would be happiest as the only pet, where she can enjoy a predictable environment and receive all the love, care, and attention she deserves.
Nellie isn't asking for much—just a comfortable bed, a gentle routine, and someone to love. After everything she's been through, we'd love nothing more than to see this deserving senior spend her golden years feeling safe, cherished, and finally home.
If you're looking for a loyal companion with a heart of gold, Nellie may be the perfect match.
Update: 10/07/2026
NELLIE IS BACK… AND THIS SWEET SENIOR NEEDS US AGAIN.
Microbully
Spayed female
10 years old
Only dog or experienced home
Good with kids and all people
We truly hoped Nellie had found her forever home, but unfortunately, her adoption did not work out.
So this sweet girl is back with us, once again waiting for the person who will finally be her person.
Nellie has already been through more than most dogs ever should.
She was originally found on the side of a road in Houston with major injuries to her legs, barely able to move and in tremendous pain. She fought her way through recovery, surgeries and everything life had thrown at her.
Now, in her senior years, we desperately want to give her the ending she deserves.
Nellie needs a very specific kind of home, and we want to be completely transparent so that her next placement is truly forever.
Nellie needs to be the ONLY DOG in the home.
She would also do best in a neighborhood where dogs are not allowed to roam loose, so she can safely enjoy her own space without unexpected encounters.
She doesn’t need long walks or big adventures. In fact, she doesn’t go very far at all anymore. A secure fenced yard where she can wander outside, potty, enjoy the sunshine and come back inside when she’s ready would be wonderful for her.
She is house trained and crate trained.
She LOVES her snacks.
She is an absolutely wonderful companion and snuggle buddy.
And yes… you should probably just accept now that Nellie WILL find her way onto your bed.
This isn’t the dog for someone looking for a hiking partner or a dog-park companion.
Nellie is the dog for someone who wants company.
Someone who likes quiet evenings, warm blankets, snacks, naps and having a loyal little shadow nearby.
She doesn’t need the whole world.
She just needs one safe little piece of it to finally call her own.
And thanks to one of our incredible supporters, NELLIE’S ADOPTION FEE HAS BEEN FULLY SPONSORED!
Her fee may be covered, but our normal adoption requirements still apply. We are committed to finding the RIGHT home for Nellie so that the next time she leaves us, it is truly forever.
APPLY TO ADOPT:
denkaisanctuary.org/adopt
Not able to adopt?
Nellie also urgently needs a foster home while we search for her forever family.
If you can foster her, please contact:
info@denkaisanctuary.org
And if you can’t foster or adopt but would like to sponsor Nellie’s care while she is back with us, we would be incredibly grateful. Food, medical care and daily housing all add up, especially for our senior animals.
Most importantly, PLEASE SHARE.
Nellie’s first adoption wasn’t her forever.
Let’s make sure her next one is.
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