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Today's dog who didn't get her Christmas wish, but hopes the new year brings a new family. Meet Pepper — patiently waiti...
12/30/2025

Today's dog who didn't get her Christmas wish, but hopes the new year brings a new family.

Meet Pepper — patiently waiting for a place to finally call home 💛

Pepper is a 3.5–4-year-old, 50-lb bundle of wiggles and happiness who has been overlooked for far too long. She’s been in foster care for nearly two years, and we truly can’t understand why. She’s loving, loyal, and full of life — all she wants is a family to love her back.

Pepper is very dog-social and, once settled, is one of the most solid dogs we’ve seen when meeting other pups. Like many dogs who’ve experienced uncertainty, she needs proper decompression and slow introductions to feel safe. In a new environment, she may be a little guarded for the first few weeks — but once she settles in, her sweet, silly personality absolutely shines.

And what a personality it is! Pepper is all smiles, wiggles, and affection. She loves being around her people and has so much love to give. She just doesn’t understand why no one has chosen her yet — and honestly, neither do we.

If you can give Pepper a little patience at the beginning, she’ll give you a lifetime of loyalty, joy, and unconditional love.

📍 Located in Houston, TX
🚐 Transport available and included in her adoption fee

To apply: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/54810/generic

Please share to help Pepper finally find the home she deserves 🤍

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be highlighting the dogs who didn’t get their Christmas wish. While they’re still w...
12/29/2025

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be highlighting the dogs who didn’t get their Christmas wish. While they’re still waiting, they’re hopeful the New Year will bring them what they’ve been dreaming of most—a loving home. 🐾✨

Meet Dakota! 🐾

Dakota is an adorable, petite Husky girl weighing about 45 pounds and estimated to be around 6 years old. Found as a stray in Houston, she’s had a rough start—but you’d never know it from her sweet, gentle personality and playful spirit.

Dakota has already completed heartworm treatment and is feeling better than ever! She loves to run, explore, and play, and she brings all the classic Husky charm in a smaller, extra-cute package.

This girl dreams of heading north, where she can enjoy cooler weather—and maybe even see that magical snow she’s heard so much about. ❄️

Dakota is currently in Houston, but transport is included in her adoption fee, so distance isn’t a barrier to her finding the perfect home. She’s ready to start her next chapter with a loving family of her own.

Adoption requirements:
• All current animals in the home must be spayed/neutered
• Dogs must have a consistent history of heartworm prevention

Could Dakota’s New Year wish come true with you? 🏡✨

Merry Christmas from all of us to you!One of our first adoptees, Stevie wrote a beautiful poem.A Poem from Stevie:I’m a ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us to you!

One of our first adoptees, Stevie wrote a beautiful poem.

A Poem from Stevie:

I’m a goof, I’m quite aloof
I’m a super sniffing sleuth.
I’m a Stevie, I’m called Weavies,
I tell Mama, 'please don’t leave me'.
I have small eyes and big tall ears
I love da scratches on my rear.
I like da hugs and rub-a-dubs,
When Mama show me lots of loves.
I like to stick to my routine
It must not waver or careen.
I have no need for balls or toys
I’m a simple kind of senior boy.
Don’t touch my teeth, don’t touch my feet
Just keep on feeding me my beef.
Please don’t take me to the Vet,
That’s the worstest nightmare yet!
I like fun rides by mama’s side,
With her I’ll happily abide.
I like sunshine and warm days,
In the grasses where I lay.
I'm a spoiled, handsome royal
And I am so very loyal.
I do prances, I do dances
I’m a dog of second chances.
I say Happy Pawlidays and
Thank you all for doing me a save!

Meet Baron Spiced Eggnog!Baron Spiced Eggnog is a 4-year-old, 12 lb bundle of charm with a spiced eggnog coat. He was fo...
12/19/2025

Meet Baron Spiced Eggnog!

Baron Spiced Eggnog is a 4-year-old, 12 lb bundle of charm with a spiced eggnog coat. He was found wandering around an apartment complex in Houston and is now searching for his forever home.

Baron is a bit nervous at first and would thrive with a patient adopter who can show him the ropes and help him gain confidence. He’s working on his leash skills and learning every day with gentle guidance.

This little guy sports the best mohawk in town, ready to turn heads and melt hearts. Transport is included in the adoption fee.

Baron Spiced Eggnog may need a calm, understanding home, but the love he has to give is enormous. Could you be the one to help this dapper guy feel safe and cherished?

Located in Houston - the transport is included in fee of $600

to apply:

https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/54810/generic

Meet Mila — She Needs a Home Now 🤍Mila is an 8–10-year-old pit bull mix with the sweetest soul. She survived cruelty and...
12/18/2025

Meet Mila — She Needs a Home Now 🤍

Mila is an 8–10-year-old pit bull mix with the sweetest soul. She survived cruelty and abandonment and was found severely underweight, but today she’s healthy, gentle, and full of love. Despite losing her sister, Mila remains incredibly affectionate, loves people, and gets along well with other dogs.

She’s had full vet care, including removal of a mast cell tumor that’s fully gone—no treatment needed, just monitoring. Mila is calm, easygoing, and perfect for a quiet home.

Mila is in Houston, but transport is included in her fee of $400 to approved adopters.

She’s never had a real family. Please help give this senior girl the loving home she deserves—she’s ready now. 🐾

To apply:

https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/54810/generic

🌟 FEATURED FRIDAY: OUR SENIOR SWEETHEARTS 🌟Today we’re shining the spotlight on our wise, gentle, and oh-so-lovable seni...
12/12/2025

🌟 FEATURED FRIDAY: OUR SENIOR SWEETHEARTS 🌟
Today we’re shining the spotlight on our wise, gentle, and oh-so-lovable senior pups who are still waiting for their forever homes. 💛🐾

Senior dogs have hearts of gold, calm spirits, and so much love left to give. If you’ve ever thought about adopting a senior… this is your sign. ✨

Meet our amazing seniors: Drax, Stedman, Augie, Mila, Boogie, and Rebel

Why seniors?
💛 Already know basic manners
💛 Lower energy, perfect for relaxed homes
💛 Deeply grateful, loyal companions
💛 The best snuggle buddies

📍 Location: Houston (transport included in $400 adoption fee)
📩 Interested? https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/54810/generic

Please SHARE to help our senior pups find the loving homes they deserve. Every share helps! 🐾💕

BREAKING NEWS!!!!Introducing our inaugural Undercat: Volkova 💕She’s 6 months old, sleek, gentle, and basically built for...
12/10/2025

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Introducing our inaugural Undercat: Volkova 💕

She’s 6 months old, sleek, gentle, and basically built for cuddles. Volkova settled into her foster home right away and now spends her days purring, snuggling, and loving every human and pet in sight — cats, dogs, and polite kiddos included.

Located in Houston • Transport included in fee
Application link: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/54808/generic

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to these 8 pups and a happy day of giving birth to their strong, beautiful, resilient ...
12/09/2025

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to these 8 pups and a happy day of giving birth to their strong, beautiful, resilient mama Marry ❤️ We love you furbabies and are elated to say that each of them, including mama Marry are adopted and with their forever families!

On this  , consider making a donation to our Underdogs! All donations go toward getting them the care they need before h...
12/02/2025

On this , consider making a donation to our Underdogs! All donations go toward getting them the care they need before heading to their forever homes.

https://www.underdogconnection.org/wish-list

We have a wish list, our pups would especially love treats and toys for the holidays 🐕🥓🥎

FEATURED DOG: Roger - his family dumped him after getting a new puppy and he was never cared for properly. One year ago he wore his PJs and dreamed of a new home. One year later and he is happily living the good life with his mom and dad.

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🐾💛 YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS SURVIVOR — Meet Sundance! 💛🐾If you’ve ever wondered what courage looks like… it looks a lot like...
11/24/2025

🐾💛 YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS SURVIVOR — Meet Sundance! 💛🐾

If you’ve ever wondered what courage looks like… it looks a lot like Sundance.
This sweet Doberman mix was found living in a homeless encampment with his friend Butch, doing everything he could just to stay alive.

Then life threw him a twist no dog should face — a severe leg injury that landed him on the euthanasia list.
But Sundance?
✨ He fought.
✨ He survived.
✨ And he came out of it with more love than ever.

He lost a leg, but not his light. This boy is pure heart.

💛 Why everyone falls in love with Sundance:

• A little over a year old — still just a baby
• 70 lbs of gentle sweetness
• Already healed + thriving as a tripod
• Dog-friendly
• Loving, grateful, and FULL of hope
• Located in Houston — transport included!

This boy deserves a couch, a family, and someone who sees how special he is.

👉 And if anyone is interested in adopting Sundance, Butch, or BOTH of these incredible boys together, please reach out.

Please SHARE this post. The more eyes on Sundance, the faster his forever family finds him. ❤️

From untouchable to unstoppable 💕✨Today, we are celebrating OAKLEY — a once-feral girl who spent her early days too scar...
11/21/2025

From untouchable to unstoppable 💕✨

Today, we are celebrating OAKLEY — a once-feral girl who spent her early days too scared to be touched, too afraid to even step outside.

With patience, love, and time, Oakley slowly learned that humans could be kind… and today she’s not just accepting pets from strangers — she asks for them.

And the best news? Oakley is traveling from Houston to her FOREVER HOME in Florida today! 💖🐾🚕

Happy life, sweet Oakley. You earned every bit of this.

Thank you Amigo’s Pet Taxi for making this trip happen when we gave up hope we could get her there!

Thank you Sea Dog Animal Training for taking in this special girl and working with her. She has a home due to your dedication and care 💕

👅 Tongue Out Tuesday! Meet Carter! 🐾Carter is a 3-year-old, 53lb pitbull mix with the sweetest heart and the silliest sm...
11/18/2025

👅 Tongue Out Tuesday! Meet Carter! 🐾

Carter is a 3-year-old, 53lb pitbull mix with the sweetest heart and the silliest smile 😍. He’s been waiting over a year for someone to notice him, and he’s ready to finally find his forever person!

This goofy, playful boy LOVES treats, hugs, toys, and being your number one fan. He’s great with other dogs (slow introductions recommended) but would also happily soak up all the love as your one and only.

📍 Located in Houston, TX – transport included in adoption fee!

Could Carter be the loyal, fun-loving companion you’ve been waiting for? Let’s find out! 💌

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https://petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-infor

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