Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Available for Texas or PNW Adoption
Athena is a big, black and beautiful girl who is looking for an experienced owner to share the rest of her life with. Athena loves people, is food/toy motivated and picks up on new skills/training easily. Athena is one of the rescues favorites and she has been waiting far too long for her furever.
Athena will do best in a home where she knows the expectations of her, where she can be an only dog with no cats and, though super friendly, due to her size would do best if any children are older.
Athena loves to swim (to the point that if she can see water she will be in it), play with balls and destuff any stuffed toy she can find.
Athena is house trained, takes treats gently and is crate trained.
Athena has been through quite a lot, from being a junk yard dog with a thick chain around her neck, to being adopted and then returned at not fault of her own.
Our behavior team has been working very hard with Athena on all things dog and she has come so far. She is a dream on leash, takes corrections well, will sit and wait at the kennel door until her handler is ready for her and rides respectfully lose in the car.
To say Athena is loyal is an understatement, every part of her wants nothing more then to please her human, love them day in and day out and be their best adventure buddy.
Previous fosters report Athena as being a happy friendly girl who has yet to meet a stranger.
Are you her forever?
Adoption Link: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/62df504fb071ca6dd018d685
Email tracie@threelittlepittiesrescue.org with any questions
Available for adoption in NV, UT, ID, OR, WA and Canada! Brought by USDA licensed semi-truck transport. Pick up day is unforgettable! Our dogs travel in style in our big green truck, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and 3 onboard attendants providing 24 hour care.
The adoption fee is $550 + $42 fuel transportation fee and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordatella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2-6 months of heartworm preventative according to age, a microchip with an instant lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship!
Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! In addition to a fully vetted furbaby, you also receive many other additional perks such as a 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion (must register within 24 hours of first vet appt.), a free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus incredibly low pricing for future sessions, 50% off of your first BarkBox order, coupons for a fun visit to Petco, and support through our FB Adopter group where you can connect with thousands of other adopters, 3LP volunteers, fosters and staff.
The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is one of the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone! Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no choice but to euthanize animals for space. We prepare them for adoption by properly vetting and providing individualized care through our incredible behavior program that consists of socialization and leash training for all animals that enter our adoption program prior to matching them with loving families who will treasure them for the rest of their lives. They are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts once adopted, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be!
Three Little Pitties Rescue will soon be celebrating our 5 year anniversary! Over the course of this time, we have been very fortunate for so much growth, allowing us to further connect with the community and save many lives. Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 10,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be brought into our rescue program. Together, we can be heroes.
Follow along on our rescue journeys through the links below! https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue
*Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $42 surcharge.
