Texas Star Rescue

📢 Important Meet & Greet Policy Update

We never wanted to have to implement this, but effective immediately, all scheduled meet-and-greets will require a $50 deposit.

This deposit will be applied directly toward your adoption fee if you choose to adopt. If you meet the dog and determine it is not the right fit for your family, the deposit will be fully refunded. However, deposits will not be refunded for no-shows, last-minute cancellations, or failure to communicate.

For a long time, we only required deposits for adopters traveling longer distances. Unfortunately, we have recently experienced a significant increase in no-shows, cancellations just minutes before scheduled meetings, and situations where communication simply stops altogether.

What many people don't see is the amount of work that goes into preparing a dog for a meet-and-greet. Dogs are bathed, groomed, walked, loaded up, transported, and often taken away from their normal routines. Some of our dogs become stressed or confused when they leave expecting to meet their potential forever family and then return without understanding what happened.

It is also important to remember that Texas Star Rescue operates with a very small volunteer team. The people arranging and attending meet-and-greets are volunteers giving their personal time while balancing jobs, families, and other responsibilities. When a meet-and-greet is missed, it impacts not only the rescue but also the dedicated volunteers who made time specifically for that appointment.

We understand that emergencies happen and schedules change. We simply ask for communication and respect for the time and effort that goes into helping these animals find loving homes.

Thank you for understanding and for supporting our mission. Our goal remains the same: finding the best possible homes for the dogs in our care. ❤️

Meet Cookie! 🍪

Cookie is a 3-year-old, 11-pound bundle of love looking for a family of his own! This sweet boy's favorite things in life are snuggling close to his people and handing out plenty of kisses.

Cookie has done wonderfully with both large and small dogs when given a slow, proper introduction. He's currently living with other dogs and has shown that he can be a great canine companion. He has also done very well with grandchildren ages 9 and 12, though we would recommend a home with older children rather than very young ones.

This handsome little guy is both crate trained and housebroken, making him an easy addition to the right home.

If you're looking for a loyal best friend who loves to cuddle and be close to his people, Cookie may be the perfect match for you!

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