07/23/2025
Prepare to fall head over paws for Atari, our CBS News Texas Pet of the Week.
Atari is a charming 3-year-old male Beagle whose journey to us has been anything but easy. This sweet boy came to us from a partner shelter, a survivor of a cruelty case, carrying the quiet echoes of a rough life before he knew the kindness of gentle hands. Despite his past, Atari's spirit shines bright, and he's ready to trade his old chapters for a lifetime of love and belly rubs.
Atari is every bit the quintessential Beagle, which means he comes with a built-in entertainment system and a nose that operates on its own highly sensitive GPS. If there's a scent to follow, he's on it – whether it's the faint whiff of a squirrel from three blocks away, or that rogue crumb you dropped under the couch last Tuesday. Your walks will become grand olfactory expeditions, and your backyard a thrilling landscape of hidden treasures (mostly dirt, but don't tell him that!).
He's got that precious Beagle howl, which he might deploy to announce the mailman's arrival (or maybe there’s just a leaf blowing by), or to express his profound joy at breakfast time. It's a symphony of beagleness, and once you hear it, you'll know you've truly arrived in the world of hound dog ownership.
Atari deserves a home where he's cherished, understood, and given the patience and love to truly blossom. He's looking for someone who appreciates a good sniff, a hearty bay, and the unwavering loyalty only a Beagle can offer. He's waited long enough for his happily ever after, so join us at PetSmart Montgomery Plaza for National Adoption Week and give Atari a furever home. Learn more at hsnt.org.
