SPCA Pet of the Week

Polaris, a black senior dog with a green collar, smiling in two photographs supplied by the SPCA of Texas.

SPCA Pet of the Week: Make Room for Polaris

Polaris would appreciate a little room on the couch. At 82 pounds, “a little” may be open to interpretation. This handsome 7-year-old has a generous smile and an affectionate personality to match. He’s a gentle giant who wants to be close to his people, preferably with plenty of opportunities for cuddling. Anyone looking for a substantial presence around the house […]

Two photos of Goose, a tan Shepherd mix with floppy ears and a smiling, tongue-out expression.

SPCA Pet of the Week: Goose Is Worth Getting to Know

Some guys need a little time before they’re ready to show you their personality. Goose is one of them, and judging by that face, he’s worth the wait. This handsome 1-year-old Shepherd mix is 46 pounds of floppy ears, expressive eyebrows and a grin that could make a bad day considerably better. Goose can be shy when meeting new people. […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: A Little Patience, A Lot Of Amos

At 76 pounds, Amos is a substantial presence. He just doesn’t necessarily want to make an entrance. This four-year-old German Shepherd mix can be shy around new people and hesitant in unfamiliar places. Give him a little time to feel safe, though, and the handsome fellow starts leaning in for gentle pets. Soon, you’re getting a tail wag just for […]

Brazil, a 5-year-old Mastiff mix available through the SPCA of Texas.

SPCA Pet of the Week: Brazil Is Ready to Learn What Safe Feels Like

Brazil has one of those faces that makes you want to lower your voice, sit down beside her and let her decide when she is ready. Then that little tongue-out grin appears, and suddenly the serious girl is gone. This 5-year-old Mastiff mix weighs 60 pounds and has a gentle, affectionate nature underneath some understandable shyness. She can take a […]

Falcon, a white and black Terrier mix, smiling outdoors.

SPCA Pet of the Week: Falcon Has a Big Heart and a Little Healing to Do

Falcon has the face of a heartbreaker and the personality of a sweetheart. Just look at that smile. We are already clearing a spot on the couch. This 1-year-old Terrier mix weighs 46 pounds and loves being around people. He plays gently, makes friends easily and seems happiest when he can stay close to his humans. Give him a little […]

Seraphina sitting in a car, ready for her next adventure.

SPCA Pet of the Week: Seraphina Is Ready to Be Your Plus-One

Seraphina has the eyeliner, the smile and the manners. Now she just needs someone to go home with. This 2-year-old Malinois mix has beautiful brown eyes, adorable pointed ears and a tongue-out grin that makes it very difficult to maintain any sort of emotional distance. At 57 pounds, she is a substantial sweetheart with plenty of love to give. And […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: Thor Is Looking for a Softer Place to Land

If your type is older, handsome and emotionally available, Thor would like a word. Thor is a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix with a gorgeous fluffy coat, soulful eyes and the kind of gentle face that makes you want to sit down beside him for a while. At 72 pounds, he is a substantial gentleman, but everything the SPCA has learned […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: Chanel Is Ready for the Soft Life

Chanel has reached an age where she knows the value of a comfortable bed and a little peace and quiet. Frankly, relatable. This 8-year-old Terrier mix weighs 40 pounds and comes with one extremely persuasive smile. Those little white feet look suspiciously like she showed up wearing socks. But Chanel’s most expressive feature may be at the other end. Her […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: George Is 56 Pounds of Goofy, Gentle Charm

George has the face of a dog who has absolutely done something ridiculous and would like you to know he has no regrets. At 3 years and 4 months old, this 56-pound mixed-breed gentleman is equal parts sweet, goofy and affectionate. He has a white-blonde coat, dark soulful eyes and the kind of expressive face that does most of the […]