MOCHI

Cricket and Mochi have overcome so much and are finally ready for a forever home—together. These sweet, gentle, and loving girls are ready to share their quiet magic with you!

Cricket and Mochi came with a whole chapter book of a story. They were part of a heartbreaking surrender of 10 dogs to a small rural Texas shelter when their owner entered a nursing home. Project Freedom Ride was honored to help bring every dog to safety, but Cricket and Mochi needed more than rescue—they needed healing. After multiple surgeries, dentals, and lots of TLC, these brave little ladies are now healthy, comfortable, and ready for their forever home—together. Always together.

Meet Mochi: Mochi is a 7+ year old, 14 lb Wire-Haired Terrier Mix. Mochi may have a permanently grumpy little face, but underneath that is a calm, affectionate cuddle bug. She's the confident half of this duo and quietly watches over Cricket. Mochi had several masses removed—all benign—and while she may develop more in the future, she is currently happy and feeling great. She also has a heart murmur and although on medication is asymptomatic. Mochis highlights include being calm, affectionate, loyal, confident, easygoing, loving frozen Kongs, and great on leash.

Meet Cricket: Cricket is an 8+ year old, 13 lb Chihuahua. Cricket is a gentle, sensitive soul who has overcome so much. She arrived with a large hernia and a damaged eye—both now successfully treated. Today, she's finally living pain-free. She's shy at first, but once she trusts you, she melts into soft affection and belly rubs. Cricket leans on Mochi for confidence, and their bond is truly something special, which is why we are adopting them as a bonded pair. Crickets highlights include being sweet, gentle, loving, gaining confidence from Mochi, loving bully sticks, and preferring shredded chicken mixed with kibble.

Ideal Home

These girls are looking for a calm, stable home where they can continue to thrive together. A fenced yard is required, and they are not suited for apartments as Cricket is still building leash confidence. Ideally, they would not be placed in a home with small children. They are dog-friendly and prefer calm, respectful dogs. They are 90% housebroken, with Mochi seeming to be a slower learner. They are crate trained.

Ongoing Health

Mochi had several masses removed—all benign—and while she may develop more in the future, she is currently happy and feeling great. She also has a heart murmur and although on medication is asymptomatic. Cricket arrived with a large hernia and a damaged eye—both now successfully treated.

Training & Support

Cricket is still building leash confidence, which is why a fenced yard is required. Mochi seems to be a slower learner when it comes to housebreaking.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transportation

The girls are currently being fostered in Evans, GA. Transport is available throughout much of the U.S.