Tillie
Adoption Status: Pending
Gender: Female
Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix
Age: Est DOB: 10/2024
Weight: 60 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes w/ the right fit & slow intros
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Kid Friendly: Exposed to older kids and has done well
House Trained: Yes
History: 🧡 From Texas to Midwest 🤠—- A group of deserving dogs was recently welcomed as part of our Texas Transport Program! A program launched to make an impactful difference for our partner shelters in Texas facing the overpopulation of animals with limited resources and low adoption rates. We are excited to help these southern gems find loving forever homes to call their own!
A Note from the Foster: Tillie is a gentle, loving soul who’s just waiting for the right home to truly shine. She can be a bit timid at first and startles easily, but with a little patience and kindness, she warms up and reveals her deeply affectionate nature. Tillie forms strong bonds with her chosen people and absolutely adores them, offering quiet companionship and loyal love.
She’s a very chill, easygoing dog in the home who walks beautifully on a leash, no pulling at all, and is both potty and crate trained, making her an easy addition to a daily routine. Tillie has done well with older kids, though she hasn’t been around younger ones yet. She can be fearful, so she’ll need a patient environment where she can build trust at her own pace.
Because Tillie bonds so closely with her person, she can become protective, particularly around other dogs during introductions. She will need slow, structured meet-and-greets to help her feel safe and set her up for success.
Tillie is also very aware of other dogs and can become highly focused on them, especially along fences or on walks. While she has coexisted with another dog, introductions should be handled thoughtfully, as she may become protective of her person in those moments. She may do best as the only dog or with an experienced adopter who can provide guidance and structure.
Despite her sensitive nature, Tillie has a playful side and enjoys lighthearted moments, especially with those she feels safe around.
Tillie would thrive in a calm, understanding home, ideally with an experienced adopter, who can provide structure, patience, and reassurance as she continues to build confidence. In the right environment, she will reward her person with deep loyalty, affection, and a truly special bond!
Adoption Fee: $560 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
