Axel

Meet Axel — proof that three legs are more than enough for a whole lot of living.<br/><br/>Axel is a 4-year-old, 53-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback/Black Mouth Cur mix with a joyful personality, a big heart, and an impressive talent for cuddling.<br/><br/>When Axel was first found, he was badly injured and needed urgent medical care. Ultimately, one of his front legs had to be amputated. But Axel recovered beautifully, adapted quickly, and never seemed interested in letting one missing leg slow him down.<br/><br/>Today, Axel is fully healed and busy doing all the normal dog things he loves — running, playing, hanging out with canine friends, and curling up as close to his people as possible.<br/><br/>He’s also already got some very important house-dog skills under his belt: Axel is potty trained, crate trained, and dog-friendly. He enjoys the company of other dogs and could be a wonderful fit for a home with a canine companion.<br/><br/>But as much as Axel enjoys his dog friends, his people are where his heart really is. He’s affectionate, loving, and happiest when he can be close to the humans he trusts. If you’re looking for a dog who will happily join you for some fun and then settle in for a serious snuggle session, Axel may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.<br/><br/>His three legs are certainly part of his story — but they’re nowhere near the most interesting thing about him.<br/><br/>Axel is simply a happy, resilient, loving dog who is ready to stop being someone’s rescue story and start being someone’s family.<br/><br/>Ready to meet Axel? Apply to adopt him at htxdogrescue.org!

Meet Axel — proof that three legs are more than enough for a whole lot of living.

Axel is a 4-year-old, 53-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback/Black Mouth Cur mix with a joyful personality, a big heart, and an impressive talent for cuddling.

When Axel was first found, he was badly injured and needed urgent medical care. Ultimately, one of his front legs had to be amputated. But Axel recovered beautifully, adapted quickly, and never seemed interested in letting one missing leg slow him down.

Today, Axel is fully healed and busy doing all the normal dog things he loves — running, playing, hanging out with canine friends, and curling up as close to his people as possible.

He’s also already got some very important house-dog skills under his belt: Axel is potty trained, crate trained, and dog-friendly. He enjoys the company of other dogs and could be a wonderful fit for a home with a canine companion.

But as much as Axel enjoys his dog friends, his people are where his heart really is. He’s affe

Meet Axel — proof that three legs are more than enough for a whole lot of living.

Axel is a 4-year-old, 53-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback/Black Mouth Cur mix with a joyful personality, a big heart, and an impressive talent for cuddling.

When Axel was first found, he was badly injured and needed urgent medical care. Ultimately, one of his front legs had to be amputated. But Axel recovered beautifully, adapted quickly, and never seemed interested in letting one missing leg slow him down.

Today, Axel is fully healed and busy doing all the normal dog things he loves — running, playing, hanging out with canine friends, and curling up as close to his people as possible.

He’s also already got some very important house-dog skills under his belt: Axel is potty trained, crate trained, and dog-friendly. He enjoys the company of other dogs and could be a wonderful fit for a home with a canine companion.

But as much as Axel enjoys his dog friends, his people are where his heart really is. He’s affectionate, loving, and happiest when he can be close to the humans he trusts. If you’re looking for a dog who will happily join you for some fun and then settle in for a serious snuggle session, Axel may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

His three legs are certainly part of his story — but they’re nowhere near the most interesting thing about him.

Axel is simply a happy, re