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Junior's Journey: A Tail of Hope

Now - Junior is about 10 months old now and weighs 60lbs. Junior, as expected, is very playful and would love to have another dog about his size to play with or have an active adopter who can take him running/jogging. He knows the command "sit" and loves to be hugged and to curl up in your lap. Junior is scared of the dark so he's always inside at night. He can romp and play outside during the day for a while, but has to be let in when it gets dark.

The beginning - Junior didn’t remember much about how he ended up all alone. The streets were loud and cold, and the nights stretched long without a warm place to sleep. He was just a tiny thing—barely 13 weeks old, with big eyes full of questions and a soft, black and white coat. But even then, Junior had something special: hope.

One morning, a kind stranger found Junior on her front porch, trembling but wagging his tail. That tiny wag was all it took. She scooped him up and whispered, “You’re safe now.” Junior soon found himself in a warm house with a soft bed and bowls filled with food. But what he loved most wasn’t the toys or the treats—it was her. His foster mom. From the moment she brought him home, Junior never let her out of his sight. Whether she was cooking in the kitchen or folding laundry, he was always just a pawstep behind, tail swishing happily.

He was a quick learner, too. Potty training? Gold star. Sitting patiently for treats? No problem. Sleeping in his crate through the night? Like a dream. But his favorite things? Playtime with squeaky toys and cuddle sessions right after. Junior was sweet in the kind of way that melted hearts. Gentle, loyal, and always ready to give kisses, he was learning what it meant to be loved—and he loved back with his whole puppy heart.

But deep down, Junior held onto one truth: he never, ever wanted to be abandoned again. That’s why he followed his foster mom everywhere—not just out of love, but because her footsteps meant he was safe.

Now, Junior is looking for someone new to follow. Someone who will throw toys, offer belly rubs, and never abandon again. If you think Junior might be the perfect dog for you, he’s ready to meet his forever person. His journey brought him this far—maybe it’s leading him to you. The love he has for his foster mom will quickly spread to the lucky family who adopts him.

Please email us if you’d like to make Junior a part of your story.

We are a RESCUE GROUP, not a shelter, and all of our animals are in foster homes. To start the adoption process, email us at adoptions@earstexas.org requesting an application. Submitting an application does not commit you in any way, but helps us make the best match between people and our available dogs. Your current or past dogs must be inside dogs who have been spayed/neutered and are on heartworm prevention.

All of the dogs in our program are inside dogs and are completely vetted including all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, free of internal parasites, microchipped, heartworm negative and on prevention before adoption. Our adoption process includes an application, check of vet records or personal references, interview, neutral site meet & greet with the dog and your family, and a home visit.