Autumn

My story

Meet Autumn Autumn’s story is a heartbreaking one. She and her brother were dumped as tiny puppies in Hockley and left to survive on their own. They made a home in a cornfield, sadly her brother didn’t make it, and Autumn herself was even shot. With little human kindness shown to her, Autumn grew up feral, wary of people, and surviving the only way she knew how. But Autumn is a fighter. After being rescued, she has blossomed into a beautiful girl who is slowly learning that not all humans are bad. With a year of love, patience, and stability, she has gone from hiding in her crate to choosing to relax in the same room with her foster—a huge victory for this once-forgotten pup. About Autumn Age: ~2.5 years old Weight: ~50 lbs Breed Guess: German Shepherd mix Training: Crate and potty trained Autumn absolutely adores other dogs and needs a confident canine companion in her new home. She loves to initiate play and also enjoys a good cuddle session with her dog friends. Toys are her treasure—she keeps a rotating “collection” of favorite bones and plush toys in her crate, proudly switching them out. She’ll happily toss a ball for herself, chase butterflies, or just chew on a favorite toy. Autumn is still learning how to trust people fully. Some days, she needs gentle encouragement to push past her comfort zone. But she has never once shown aggression, her body language is soft, her spirit is kind, and her willingness to learn makes her a joy to work with. With time, patience, and consistency, Autumn is ready to keep growing in a forever home of her own. She will thrive with: A confident, dog-friendly companion A calm, patient family A safe space where she can continue her journey from survivor to beloved family dog Autumn has already overcome so much. Now she’s ready for her next chapter, could it be with you? Autumn is available locally for a foster to adopt situation as she is still a work in progress and we are here to support her journey. Apply to adopt at bigloverescue.org

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Autumn, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.