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Adventura (aka Vinny)
Vinny is a very sweet boy who was found wandering in the woods in Georgia before being trapped and brought to the shelter. He was terrified & shut down. Vinny likely spent most of his life outdoors without socialization.
He is now in a foster home, learning what it means to be loved. Vinny needs an adopter with lots of patience who will go at his pace. He is timid and skittish with strangers, as a lot of things are new for him. He requires a home with older children only, so that he can have respectful space. He has not shown any aggression towards people, only fear of new people.
With time to warm up, Vinny is a typical chow- he wants to be near you on his own terms. He will scoot closer when he thinks he is not being watched, or will dart in to give a quick lick to show affection. While Vinny is not cuddly, he is starting to learn that pets and brushing feel good, and will lean in to ask for more. He is eager to please and wants to do the right thing.
Vinny loves other dogs and would benefit from having another dog in the home that can be his playmate. He has a gentle play style and is great at both initiating and taking cues.
He enjoys chewing on bones and playing with toys. He likes to gather his toys and put them in a spot that he considers his own but does not resource guard. When he is done playing, he settles easily & is content laying nearby another dog or familiar person.
Vinny is still working on leash training. If he has a yard, it must be a secure 6’ or taller fence - he is a flight risk. Frightened easily & would enjoy living in a quiet area, where he can have time to feel safe.
Vinny is currently being fostered in New York City.
Rusty
Looking for a dog who is friendly, playful, easygoing AND easy to live with? Meet Rusty. This handsome reddish-tan boy is the total package. He loves people, does well with other well-adjusted dogs, is great with kids, and settles beautifully when the fun is over.
And his favorite thing in the world? SOCCER.
- House trained
- Crate trained
- Great in the car
- Naturally good on leash
- Food motivated & eager to learn
- Dog social
- Great with kids
- Classic Chow black tongue
- Low-maintenance coat
Rusty is a little mischievous, a little stubborn (because…Chow), and absolutely adorable. He may steal your towels for snuggling, dig a few holes, but is easily corrected and just wants to please his humans!
Cats and small animals? Nope. He thinks they are meant to be chased. Honestly, Rusty would make an excellent first dog for someone looking for a fun, social companion who is already doing so many things right.
Rusty is currently being fostered in Las Cruces, NM.
SharPeyton Manning
Those wrinkles. That smile. That personality. SharPeyton Manning is officially looking for his forever home!
This goofy boy is one of the most affectionate dogs his foster has ever met. He’ll happily shove his face into you for pets, grunt with excitement, do a quick zoomie, then come right back for more snuggles. He’s calm around other respectful dogs, quiet in the home, and incredibly easy to live with. His wrinkles require a little routine care, but he enjoys every second of the extra attention.
After everything he’s overcome, SharPeyton is healthy, happy, and ready to find the family he’s been waiting for. He is a playful, loving dog and done well with the dog play group. Loves to play chase around the backyard, but also has an off switch!
SharPeyton Manning is currently being fostered in Canyon Lake, TX.
Opie
When Opie was found as a stray, he was underweight with a messy, unhealthy coat and very little confidence around handling. Look at him now!
This small-framed red Chow has gained healthy weight, grown his fur back, and become much more comfortable and confident with the people caring for him.
Opie is still looking for his forever home and would love a family ready to continue showing him how good life can be.
About Opie:
- Heartworm positive (treatment provided)
- 2 years old
- 40 pounds
Opie is currently being fostered in Rosenberg, TX.
Shelby
Big, handsome, and incredibly sweet—Shelby is the biggest of his litter, but he's truly just a gentle giant at heart. At a little over a year old, this lovable boy is ready to trade rescue life for a family of his own. If you're looking for a loyal companion with a calm, affectionate personality (and the softest coat you've ever felt), Shelby just might be your perfect match!
Shelby‘s leash manners are a work-in-progress, but he is making strides at each lesson. We don’t recommend a home with any small children due to his size and young energy.
Shelby is currently being fostered in Hallsville, TX.
Leon
Look at this handsome, majestic boy! But don’t be fooled by his perfect smile and flawless hairstyling - Leon is a silly goofball who wants nothing more than a family of his own to love and keep entertained.
Yes, Leon loves his humans! He can be active, or snuggly - whatever you can do together! But when needed, he’s also done well left alone, usually loose in a relatively dog-safe room or kennel space. He hasn’t been crated much but he has some practice with that in the past.
Leon also loves other dogs! He’s a young boy who’s still learning some manners, but that hasn’t kept him from making friends of all kinds. If another pup is down for zoomies, playtime, or just chilling, Leon is down too!
While he’s been quite the lion-hearted little boy through a lot of changes in his life so far, he can be fearful of a lot of the new things and general chaos of city life. He’d do best in a house with a back yard where he can run, play, sniff, relax, and do his business without surprises.
Highlights:
• 2 years old
• Dog-friendly
• Loves adventures
• Smart and engaged
Leon is currently being fostered in Evergreen, CO.
Zuko
Zuko is a handsome 5-year-old, 46-lb Chow who has been quietly showing his foster what a sweet guy he can be. This boy is food motivated, loves to cuddle, and is fully house trained! He has moderate energy and has shown a great ability to settle when needed. He’s also had no separation anxiety observed while in his foster home.
Like many Chows, Zuko has boundaries that deserve to be respected. He is currently hesitant about having his head and neck touched, so his future family will need to understand his communication and give him the time and space he needs to build trust.
Zuko is looking for someone who will see the wonderful dog underneath the boundaries—and respect him enough to let that relationship grow.
Zuko is currently being fostered in Oklahoma City, OK.
Holley
Meet Holley! She has the looks of a Tootsie Roll and the enthusiasm of the perfect adventure buddy. If your ideal day includes walking, running, hiking, or exploring somewhere new, Holley would love to tag along.
Holley is one of the Motor Club Pups and has been surrounded by love since day one. She was born in her foster home, where she and her siblings have grown up together, playing, exploring, and enjoying puppyhood.
These days, Holley has become best buddies with Swift, another Houston Chow Chow Connection pup from a different litter. With her high energy and play drive, we require Holley go to a home with another playful dog companion!
Holley is ready to find an active family that will embrace her playful personality and include her in life's adventures. If you're looking for a loyal sidekick who will keep you smiling, Holley just might be your perfect match. She’s ready to go, go, go!
Leash training in progress. She has not been tested around young children, but grew up in a house of adults only. Because of her size and puppy energy, we recommend a home with older children only.
Holley is currently being fostered in Hallsville, TX.
Azu
When this handsome guy arrived as a stray, he was very much a “I’ll decide when we’re friends” kind of Chow—aloof, cautious, and clear about his boundaries.
And look at him now:
- Comfortable being woken and petted in his crate
- Enjoying full-body pets and belly rubs
- Still head-shy, but increasingly trusting
- Increasingly comfortable coexisting with other dogs—though not a play buddy
For a dog who once guarded his personal space so carefully, these are **huge steps.** There’s still more to learn, including his discomfort with some men. We’ll keep listening to him and letting trust happen at his pace.
For now, we’re celebrating: one patient Chow-savvy human and one boy learning that his boundaries can be respected—and maybe people can be trusted.
Open to foster or foster-to-adopt applications from patient, Chow-savvy individuals.
Azu is currently being fostered in Rosenberg, TX.