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Axel and Canada

Alaskan Malamute Husky

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
5 yo Axel and his sister Canada were rescued by their foster mom from a backyard breeder, and it was clear that they have gone through a lot in life. They are now looking for their forever home, where they can chase each other and play in a fully fenced yard. Axel and Canada are very calm and quiet husky -malamute pups. They both enjoy being outside and going on car rides. They know the leashes very well. They get very excited, so they will pull when walking them. They need a dog owner with active lifestyles and plenty of time. They know to shake before going into the house. They know their beds. They know to sit before taking a snack. They both enjoy being outside chewing on a rawhide-free toy under the sun. I know they’re huskies, but they do like sun-bathing. Canada is the female black and white Siberian Husky. She is about 60 lbs. She enjoys lower back scratches and being brushed. Canada likes to watch and stare at anything you do. She is a curious girl. She is still hesitant about humans. So please be easy and slow with her. She likes to start by smelling your hands. I guess that’s her way of knowing if their evil hands or good hands. She does not do well with children of all ages, just adults. She doesn’t mind meeting other dogs. Axel is the white malamute/husky mix. He is about 50 lbs, and he is a jolly boy. He will greet anyone with a big grin, a wagging tail, and the happy energy that only a husky can emanate. He will sit with his back against your two feet and wait for pets. He is smart. He knows the drill. Once you have a routine, he will get it quickly. He likes to get on furniture. His personality is lively. He is a toy hogger. He likes to have access to all the toys. He doesn’t like meeting other dogs. He prefers to only play with his sister, Canada. He loves getting his belly rubbed. He enjoys cuddles, too. These two need positive reinforcement after what they have been through. They deserve a chance to live the other half of their lives being huskies. Canada and Axel both really have the best of hearts. They just need love. They are fully vetted, fixed and chipped. They would do good with anyone with previous husky experience. They are bonded, so they have to find a home where they can be adopted together. They are not tested with cats, and they do get excited upon seeing dogs. trying to play. They need a home without other pets, and kids. They are both heartworm negative and is kept on heartworm and flea preventative. The pups are being fostered in Texas, but can travel to any state, and even Canada for the right home. Their adoption fee and transport fee together is $600 for USA. To meet these gorgeous pups via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application via www.savesomesouls.com Yards MUST BE adequately and fully fenced to adopt our pups. We do not accept electric or underground fences.
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Milo #gives-mushy-puppy-kisses

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
WHAT AN INNOCENT FACE!  Est DOB 12/22/23, weight 55 pounds Hey there, everyone! I’m Milo, and I’m a sweet, happy, playful black Labrador/ German Shepherd mix fella with a splash of white on my nose and on my chest. I’ve got the prick ears of a Shepherd but my solid black coat and lanky build indicate my Lab heritage.  I’m one of the sweetest dogs you could ever meet because I love everyone, and of course, everyone loves me back. Could it be because of the always-innocent expression on my face? One of my favorite things to do is fall asleep on top of Foster Mom. True confessions: I snore a bit! I’m smart as a whip, and because I’m very food-motivated, treats have helped me to pick up a few commands very quickly. I have lots of energy, so I love to horse around with the resident dog in my foster home but I also love to go to Doggy Day Care where I get along with everybody! I’m curious about the cats, but I haven’t been allowed to meet them yet. Thank heavens Foster Mom rescued me as a stray who was wandering her neighborhood with no collar, tags, or chip. Now I’m ready to find my forever home, and I can’t wait! Could that be with you? Arrange to meet me, and I promise to cover your face with mushy pupper kisses. For more pictures and videos of Milo, check out his online Google photo album here,  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z0An3pJ38v_-sXvYKHxbDld39XQMI9vH and another video here,  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lpzl6TJY2lTwMxtYMohwQklDAzKpkqwc   HOPE ID: D24-0928-0037 If you are interested in Milo and would like to fill out a Dog Adoption Application, please go to:  http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php . Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt, but it initiates contact with us and gets the process started. If you have questions prior to filling out the application, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you.          June 21, 2025, 9:14 am
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Jack #booty-wiggler

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
THE LOVE MEISTER  Est. DOB:  10/1/22, weight 70 lbs Jack is the sweetest boy with the biggest, best-est smile! He loves so hard because he just wants to be with you. Velcro doesn't come close, and as a bonus -- he's a leaner! He has THE BEST booty-wiggle and the daintiest, softest smooches when he gets comfy with you. He loves treats and is a fast learner. He is a little excitable (jumpy) but responds well to commands. Jack got his name because he was found at a Jack in the Box, where he was panhandling for food. So his future foster mom scooped him up and took him home to give him a real meal (although he still likes hamburgers). Jack plays well with people and other dogs. (He hasn't been tested around cats.) He is a power-chewer and enjoys nylon-type bone toys, raw meaty bones, and black Kongs filled with peanut butter.  He LOVES walks and all the good sniffs that come with them! Jack is the perfect motivation to keep tidy and enjoy the outside in exchange for his unconditional love and a best friend who is head-over-heels in love with his person!! HOPE ID D25-0322-0017 If you are interested in Jack and would like to fill out a Dog Adoption Application, please go to: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt from us but it initiates contact with us and gets the process started. If you have questions prior to filling out the application, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you. June 23, 2025, 3:37 pm
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Warlock

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Evan

Husky German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
6 months old. Evan and his sister Ella are two gems, who can be adopted together or separately. They currently live with two other doggie and two kittie siblings. They get along with everyone and is quite respectful of their spaces. Evan is an extra sweet, gentle, very calm puppy, who loves humans and other furry friends, and trusts everyone easily. He is very affectionate, and obedient pup. He is highly intelligent and learns fast. Evan is currently 26 lb, and growing. He will be a medium to large sized pup. He is up to date on his vaccination, is neutered, microchipped and kept on deworming schedule, as well as heartworm and flea preventatives. He is currently being fostered in Houston, Texas but can be transported to most states in USA and Canada. His transport fee is included in his adoption fee. Here is a video of Evan : https://vimeo.com/1090370836?share=copy To adopt our puppies, yards, if any, must be fully and adequately fenced. We do not accept invisible or electric fences. Adoption applications are available at savesomesouls.com, and if shortlisted as a match, we will reach out to you to schedule a facetime or video chat to meet our pups. Evan's adoption fee includes all vetting (DAPP with all three boosters, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter surgery and recovery, heartworm and flea prevention), a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, Harness and Interstate Health Certificate and transport fee for our out of state adopters. Houston is home to million strays, many who are abandoned, many born on the streets, many who escaped while living in the yard, which is common in Texas. Since our rescue does not get grants that shelters get, we use adoption fee to help the pups and kitties in our care. Your adoption fee goes towards vetting and feeding our fosters, especially the long term and permanent fosters, and unadoptable pups, as well as towards the monthly care and preventatives etc of our pets. By adopting one pup from our rescue, you make room for another dog to be rescued our high kill shelter, thus becoming an integral part of our mission to save as many unfortunate dogs off the streets and shelters as possible. So Thank you for choosing to rescue, and not go to a breeder.
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Cam

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, 3 mos
Houston, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
12 weeks old shepherd mix puppy Cam is a very quiet puppy. Cam and his 7 siblings were born on the streets of Houston to a wonderful mom named Blondie. Unfortunately, their sweet mama Blondie got very sick with heartworm disease, that caused pregnancy complications. We tried to save her, but despite treatment, Blondie passed away at age 2. She was a great mom, who nursed her pups despite getting exhausted each time. We had to wean the babies at 5 weeks and she would sit in front of the playpen watching the kiddos play. The babies still keep waiting for their mom to show up and take care of them. It is heartbreaking. We have attached a picture of our girl Blondie so you can see how beautiful their mother was. Cam and his siblings have always been very smart, perhaps because they were partially raised on the streets by a super smart mommy. While we are heartbroken for Blondie, we wish to honor her life by finding the best homes for her babies, whom she loved very much. Currently in a very loving foster home, Cam is now ready for his forever home. Cam is a very calm puppy who can be an only child, or have siblings. He is good with dogs, cats, kids, people, everyone. He will need a quiet home. Cam was born March 31 and right now weighs about 9 lb, has their initial shots, and are microchipped and kept on deworming schedule, and heartworm and flea preventative. They are currently following no paws on ground until they get all their shots, and they know how to use puppy pads. As with all our pups and kitties, Cam will get fixed before he goes to his forever home. Cam is currently being fostered in Texas, but can travel to any state, even Canada to the right home. Canadian adopters will have to pick up puppies and kitties from the nearest USA city and accompany them into the country per the country's protocol. To meet this gorgeous pup via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application via www.savesomesouls.com. Our adoption process starts with filling out an application form. It is a lengthy form but it allows us to understand if the pups and the parents will be a good fit. If they are not, we always offer a better fitting pup. A facetime or virtual. visit with the pup and their foster mom follows, after which we start working on the adoption approval. The process can take 2 - 5 days total, depending on how fast your vet returns our call. Travel can take 1-3 weeks after adoption, depending on the age of the puppy and spay/neuter schedule. Cam's adoption fee includes transport fee to many states in the US, all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter surgery and recovery, heartworm and flea prevention), a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, Harness and Interstate Health Certificate for our out of state adopters. Yards, if any, must be adequately and fully fenced to adopt our pups. We do not accept electric or underground fences. Our dogs are fully assessed by foster parents, vets and behaviorists, as well as videos and video chats are available to observe their manners in public. We are extremely transparent and like to share everything negative and positive with the adopters, to ensure it's a good fit and they are not returned to us, as the trips are very stressful on them. Houston is home to million strays, many who are abandoned, many born on the streets, many who escaped while living in the yard, which is common in Texas. Since our rescue does not get grants that shelters get, we use adoption fee to help the pups and kitties in our care. Your adoption fee goes towards vetting and feeding our long term and permanent fosters, and unadoptable pups, as well as towards the monthly care and preventatives etc of our pets. By adopting one pup from our rescue, you make room for another dog to be rescued our high kill shelter, thus becoming an integral part of our mission to save as many unfortunate dogs off the streets and shelters as possible. So Thank you for choosing to rescue, and not go to a breeder.

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Houston Area Doberman Rescue

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Petconnect Rescue Inc

5450 Weslayan Street, Unit 12, Houston, TX 77005

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Save Some Souls TX

Houston, TX 77005

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Joyrides Rescue - Houston TX

2726 Bissonnett Street, #240-398, Houston, TX 77005

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HOPE (Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor)

Houston, TX 77005

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City of West University Place - Animal Control

2801 N. Braeswood, West University Place, TX 77005

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Good Mews Rescue

Houston, TX 77005

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Homeless Pet Placement League

P.O. Box 273027, Houston, TX 77277

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Houston Boxer Rescue

PO Box 541712, Houston, TX 77254

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Twilight Tails

HOUSTON, TX 77030

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