Tootsie Roll Your Happy-Hippo

Goodness gracious, this girl has something in her eyes that just goes right for the heart. Her expressions are so gentle and warm it's easy to see what makes her so lovable. Her name is Tootsie and we have yet to meet someone who knows her and doesn't gush over how much they adore her. Tootsie doesn't demand attention, but easily has you seeking her out because her energy and presence make her your favorite part of the day. She's easy to be around in that quiet, steady way that just feels good.

Go watch Tootsie on YouTube, fall in love and then come back to read a little more about this cozy, snuggly, slow-paced companion who's waiting for her person. https://youtu.be/xVZOs7nKTdU

Tootsie is estimated to be around 8 years old and weighs 60 lbs. She appears to be a pittie mix, but as always with rescue, breed and age are our best guess. What we know for sure? Because she is so fortunate and is in a loving foster home, she is wonderfully mannered, affectionate, and just understands how to live in a home. Tootsie's foster parents are adorable when you ask them about her! They light up like she is their favorite grandchild and it is easy to see they would call her nothing short of a perfect gem. She is fully potty trained, crate trained, and respectful of their space – no sneaky chewing, no chaos, just a girl who knows her toys are hers and everything else is off-limits. She settles beautifully, sleeps quietly through the night, and can be left home for a few hours without any fuss. Honestly, the title of perfect house guest is well-deserved.

But what really makes Tootsie special is how she loves. She is affectionate in the most genuine, unforced way. She'll happily curl up beside you, gently lean into you, or if you allow it – fully commit to her belief that she is, in fact, a lap dog. Bonus points if blankets are involved because Tootsie is a certified under-the-covers snuggler. Cozy is her brand and lap dog is a state of mind, not a body type.

Ideal Home

Tootsie enjoys her days at a slower, more thoughtful pace. Two short walks? Perfect. Long, fast hikes? She'll politely pass. Tootsie is a stop-and-smell-everything kind of girl, taking in the world one sniff at a time. She's great on leash, non-reactive out in public, enjoys visiting coffee shops, and after a quick hello to new friends, she's happy to settle at your feet and just be near you. At home, she loves having a yard to explore and sunbathe in, though fair warning, she does have a passion project involving lizards. It brings her joy. It may not bring your flower beds the same joy. She coexists beautifully with other dogs, showing off her emotional intelligence by reading cues and giving space when needed. She would enjoy a calm, respectful dog friend, but she doesn't need one to feel complete. People are her favorite!

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions were mentioned.

Training & Support

Tootsie already knows a handful of commands like sit, down, paw, and wait, and she takes treats gently. She rides wonderfully in the car, enjoys being out and about, and transitions easily between activity and rest. She doesn't need constant management – she just gets it.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• The adoption fee is $900 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectible, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship).
• There will be an additional $87 surcharge for transport.

Transportation

We facilitate adoptions across the US through our own internal transport to ensure the quality of care. We travel to WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT and Canada (Canadian adopters will need to pick up in Bellingham, WA or Brattleboro, VT for the eastern Canadian border)! Our pups travel in comfort with 24/7 care on our USDA licensed vehicles, including buses and cargo vans. You can join along on our private Facebook event page to follow their adventure, connecting you with other adopters and providing updates throughout their transport journey! All adoptions within Texas must be picked up from Friendswood, Tx!