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
🖤 Meet Black Widow!
Black Widow is approximately 11 months old and around 30 lbs — and she may just be the sensible one of the bunch! 🖤🐾
Black Widow and her siblings Wanda, Peggy, Hulk, Nebula, and Thor were found at a construction site in South Texas along the Mexico border, along with multiple other dogs. They were hungry, tired, and looked completely defeated.
Thankfully, the six puppies and several of the other dogs were rescued and brought to a safe sanctuary, where they have been thriving ever since. They have been at the sanctuary since March 2026, and Black Widow has grown into a sweet, social, smart, playful young dog who is now ready for a family of her own.
And while her siblings may be busy creating chaos, Black Widow is often standing off to the side thinking, “You guys go ahead. I'll watch.” 😂
🖤 The Calm One
Black Widow is definitely one of the more laid-back puppies in the litter.
She has puppy energy and enjoys playing, but she doesn't feel the need to be involved in every single activity. She is perfectly happy hanging back, doing her own thing, and watching the other dogs act completely ridiculous.
She's energetic when she wants to be, but she doesn't need constant activity to be happy. A more relaxed home could be a wonderful fit for her.
In fact, Black Widow is probably the sibling most likely to observe a situation, let someone else try it first, and then decide whether it's worth joining in. She's very smart and seems to have figured out that sometimes it's best to let the other dogs get themselves into trouble first. 😉
👵 Black Widow, the Referee
One of our favorite things about her?
Black Widow seems to believe she has been appointed official referee of the dog park.
If the other dogs start playing too rough, she may intervene to let them know they've crossed the line.
She's basically the old grandma of the litter:
"That's enough! Stop running! Don't make me come over there!" 😂
She doesn't have to be the center of attention, but she definitely keeps an eye on what's happening around her.
🐾 Her Favorite Things
Black Widow is a sweet girl who loves:
❤️ Her people
🦴 Treats — she is very food motivated!
🥰 Belly rubs
😂 Watching her siblings get into trouble
🐕 Being around other dogs
💤 Hanging back and relaxing
🚶♀️ Exploring and going for walks
👀 Keeping tabs on everyone else's business
One of her favorite things is rolling onto her back and asking for belly rubs. She is affectionate without being over-the-top and enjoys spending time with her humans.
🐕 Other Dogs?
Black Widow enjoys other dogs, but she doesn't need another dog in her home.
She would be perfectly happy as the only dog and could really shine in a home where she gets plenty of one-on-one attention.
If you already have dogs, she can fit into that lifestyle too. She may even take on the role of household referee when her canine siblings get a little too rowdy!
🎓 Training
Black Widow is still a young puppy and will benefit from continued positive, consistent training.
She is currently working on her leash skills — although sometimes she seems to think she's the one taking you for a walk! 😂
With patience and consistency, she should continue making great progress.
🏡 Her Perfect Home
Black Widow would likely do best with a more relaxed family or individual who appreciates a dog with a calmer personality.
She would be happy with:
🐾 A relaxed home
❤️ Lots of love and attention
🦴 Plenty of treats for training
🐕 Other dogs — or no dogs at all
🚶♀️ Walks and moderate activity
🛋️ Plenty of time to hang out and observe the household
She would still enjoy adventures and playtime, but she isn't the puppy who needs to be on the go every second of the day.
Black Widow is the girl who will happily let everyone else burn off their energy while she watches from the sidelines — and then comes over afterward for her belly rubs.
She's smart, sweet, independent, affectionate, and just a little bit bossy when the other dogs need to settle down.
After everything she went through as a puppy, Black Widow deserves a peaceful home where she can finally relax, feel safe, and be loved.
If you're looking for a sweet, observant, slightly sassy little companion who will keep the household in line, Black Widow may be your girl. 🖤🐾
Black Widow is spayed, heart worm negative, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, microchipped, current on de-wormer, and will receive a clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian prior to transport.
PLEASE READ BELOW:
To apply to adopt you can go to our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org
This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We ONLY do adopt in Central US and the East Coast.
The adoption fee listed ($495) INCLUDES transport from Texas to the Northeast.
Transport goes to the following locations every 2-3 weeks:
Albany, NY
Port Chester, NY area
Anemia, NY area
Wells, VT and Brattleboro, VT
Nashua, NH
Willington, CT - Stamford, CT - Dayville, CT
Steubenville, OH – Cincinnati, OH – Grove City, OH
Grove City, PA and Washington, PA
Ridgefield, NJ - Bordentown, NJ - Egg Harbor City, NJ
Emmitsburg, MD - Elkton, MD - Hagerstown, MD
Falls Church, VA and Glenn Allen, VA
We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is the best fit for your home. With an approved application, we do put you in touch with the Texas foster who has the doggy for you to make sure they are the perfect fit.
