Howie found himself unwanted at a high kill shelter in West Texas. He is good with other dogs and kids, cats are unknown.   All dogs and puppies require supervision and training. 

Hi there, my name is Howie!

I am very sweet, affectionate, and a bit of a couch potato. 

I was recently rescued from Texas and settled in with my foster family. They have two other dogs that I enjoy being around and playing with too. It makes me comfortable to have another dog around to show me the ropes, because new places can be a bit scary. 

When I was in Texas, I don’t think I had reliable access to resources like I do now. Because of that I was a little protective over my food and sometimes my kennel or favorite bed at first, but now that I’m settled in I know that the other dogs here won’t take those things from me. My foster mom says I am doing really well eating right out of her hand too and that I am a very brave boy. 

When I’m not lounging on my bed or playing with my new dog friends, I am keeping my foster parents company! I love to lay right next to (or on) them and be pet. It really comforts me to cuddle and be around people I can trust. I like to stand up and give my foster mom hugs because she makes me feel safe. 

I’ve seen two cats here a couple of times and I didn’t really like them. I don’t think I would like to meet another cat again or go to a home where one lives. 

There is also a tiny human here though and even though she runs fast and yells sometimes, she doesn’t scare me one bit. 

My foster parents say that they also love that I am house trained (though I have had a few accidents when my tummy didn’t feel good) and that I don’t cry at all in my kennel overnight. They tell me I am such a good boy all the time. 

Although I really like it here there are a lot of dogs and I would love a family to call my own. I need a family that will be patient with me and take things slow as I am learning to trust them and adjust to my new home. If you pick me though I promise to give you endless snuggles and all the love I can for the rest of my life.

Please put in your application on our website mattysheartandsoulanimalrescue.rescuegroups.org.