Cricket Couch Champ

Easygoing, affectionate, couch-rolling, and just a little bit sneaky with the kisses... this is Cricket. This pint-sized boy is the kind of dog who doesn't need to be the center of attention and is happy to go with the flow, and that is exactly how he wins you over. Cricket is estimated to be around 5 years old and weighs 41 lbs. With rescue, breed is always our best guess, but we see a little pittie, maybe a dash of whippet, and a whole lot of "perfectly made just as he is." He's currently fostered in a loving home with a full spectrum of dog personalities, and Cricket fits in beautifully with all of them. His foster says "he just gets it!" He reads the room, matches energy effortlessly, and knows when it's time to play and when it's time to relax. At home, he is all about comfort and connection. He's fully house and crate trained, settles in without fuss, and has a deep appreciation for the finer things in life... like a good couch and a proper roll-around before drifting off into a nap. He's social and affectionate with people; he will absolutely sneak in a kiss when you least expect it and then carry on like nothing happened. He's gentle with kids and has a natural demeanor that makes people feel comfortable around him. Out and about, he's a great little sidekick. He rides well in the car, has the basics of leash walking down, and approaches the world with a calm, steady presence. He doesn't need constant activity to be happy, but he's always up for joining you when adventure calls. Cricket is not flashy, not over-the-top... just consistently grateful, sweet company with a playful little streak and a heart full of quiet affection. If you're looking for a dog who is perfectly timed as an easy best friend from day one, Cricket is ready and waiting.

Ideal Home

A home that appreciates comfort, connection, and a good laugh.

Ongoing Health

Cricket is up-to-date on all vetting, including DAPP with booster, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines, multiple broad-spectrum deworming treatments, flea prevention, and a 12-month heartworm preventative injectable. He has also been heartworm tested and treated if necessary.

Training & Support

Cricket is fully house and crate trained and has the basics of leash walking down.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900.
• Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

Transportation

Cricket is located in Texas. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travels safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop-off locations in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real-time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, and connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page. An $87 surcharge applies due to rising transportation costs.