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   Xander, a stunning black Chow with a heart as vast as the Texas skies, is now available for adoption! This 45-pound, 1.5-year-old pup was rescued from the Killeen shelter and is seeking a loving forever home.

Xander’s Highlights:

- Handsome and energetic

- Enjoys entertaining himself

- Sweet and affectionate nature

- Loves going for walks and meeting new people

- Calm and content in his crate

Xander has been making great progress in learning to trust and relax. He enjoys outdoor play and quiet time in his crate. Xander is a social dog who loves the company of others, but his high energy can be overwhelming for more reserved dogs. 

Xander is currently located in Austin, TX.

  Ace joined HCCC with his brother Deuce and adapted quickly to his new environment. He is 3-year-old cat who is very affectionate and vocal. He loves attention, ear and back scratches, and his cat tree. He also does well with canine siblings.

Ace is currently located in Tulsa, OK.

Yogi is a fantastic house guest and loves attention. Though he may sometimes invade personal space in his eagerness to bond, he's typical of the chow breed, showing protective instincts and alerting his family to visitors. While he may have selective hearing, he's smart and responds extremely well to basic commands. So far, he knows 'Sit', 'Stay', and 'Release'. According to his foster, he loves to drop on his back to roll around on the ground and enjoys getting his back rubbed. Yogi would do best in a calm environment and a home without children.

**Yogi is located in Hallsville, TX. He cannot be transported long-distance; however, transport can be arranged within Texas** 

This sweet, affectionate, and playful Chow loves to be by your side, preferably touching you at all times. Whether it’s snuggling on the couch, going for long walks, or romping around in the snow, Pluto is all about quality time with his person. 

While Pluto is thriving in his foster home, he’s still working through separation anxiety. He’s not a fan of the crate and has been known to jump baby gates. But with the help of time, a loving routine, and the comfort of his foster pack, he’s making great progress and settling in beautifully.

Pluto is great with dogs of all sizes, walks well on a leash, and is the ultimate cuddle bug. He needs a home where he won’t be left alone for long—ideally with another dog or a human who’s around often. If you’re looking for a devoted, loving, and ridiculously cute companion, Pluto is ready to couple up for life! 

Pluto is currently located in Friendswood, TX.

  Buddi is searching for a loving forever home! This handsome senior Chow mix is 7 years young and has a heart full of curiosity and wisdom.

In his old life, Buddi previously enjoyed the freedom of a doggie door, coming and going as he pleased. However, as his owner’s health declined, structure and discipline became inconsistent, allowing his independent Chow nature to shine through. Now in foster care, he’s learning routine and beginning to trust again. While he still appreciates his space, he’s showing more openness to companionship and love. He prefers not to be left alone for long periods and would thrive in a patient, understanding home where he feels safe and secure.

He deserves a home where he can continue to grow and be cherished. If you’re looking for a loyal, soulful companion, Buddi could be the perfect match. 

Buddi is currently located in Magnolia, TX.

  Moth is one of Junebug's pups. He is best buds with Termite, but plays with everyone else who has energy too. He likes to do zoomies. Moth is good with dogs, children, and cats.

Moth is currently located in Austin, TX.

Meet Max — the 7-year-old, 54 lb. Chow mix. Max came to us from Mississippi and is still rocking his big winter coat — with a full chow mane, and perfect poof tail.

And let’s talk about that face — Max is a classic Chow with a squishy, smushy face that will absolutely melt your heart. One look into those soulful eyes, and you’ll be hooked! Max is a sweet and happy boy who LOVES human attention. His gentle personality and easygoing nature are already winning hearts. Plus, he’s showing off his Chow smarts — he’s already catching on to new routines and enjoys hanging out wherever his people are.

Max would thrive in a calm home with a yard where he can explore and chase a few resident squirrels (or just soak up the sunshine). He’s friendly, well-adjusted, and ready to shower his future family with love and loyalty. If you’re ready to let a fluffy handsome big hair chow in to your life, Max is waiting to grow with you!

Max is currently located in South Haven, Mississippi.  

  This quirky little guy is truly one of a kind. Once Frosty came to his current foster home and was surrounded by a pack of confident, friendly dogs, we started to see the real Frosty emerge. He began to blossom with daily exposure to canine companions, new people, and gentle, structured challenges. He’s not all the way there yet, but he’s so close—and we believe he’s just about ready for his forever family.

Frosty warms our hearts. He’s truly the happiest, sweetest boy in the whole wide world—and we just wish he loved being touched! Right now, he’ll accept pets when he’s in his crate and someone climbs in with him, but otherwise, he zooms by with the biggest smile on his face. He radiates joy 24/7.

- Soft and shy—never aggressive

- Loves other dogs—he’s a gentle, easygoing sweetheart

- Needs a calm, patient home 

- Coat growing in after his fresh spring groom and getting cuter than ever

He LOVES every single dog he’s ever met. Total pushover, total sweetheart. What Frosty needs most is someone patient who will give him time, space, and unconditional love. Watching him bloom is such a gift—and whoever adopts him is going to experience that joy firsthand. 

Frosty is located in Austin, TX