Portia - Houston TX

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Small
  • Italian Greyhound

Portia - Houston TX

Current Location

Bellaire, TX

Breed

Italian Greyhound

Physical Traits

Age: Senior, (8+ years)
Gender: Female
Size: Small, (0-25 lbs)
Coat length: Short
Coat color: Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Couch Potato, Loving, Walking Partner, Cuddler, People-Oriented, Easygoing, Lap Dog, Social, Professional Toy Tester
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Portia - Houston TX's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$275

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Portia - Houston TX's Story

COMING SOON! - Portia <br/>Portia is not quite ready for adoption while she finishes up her medical care, but feel free to inquire about her in the meantime. <br/><br/>PLACEMENT PREFERENCES:<br/>-Would prefer a person who is home much of the day—Portia is happiest when she can be wherever her person is home <br/>-Home without a lot of stairs<br/>_Must provide an ample supply of toys for carrying, cuddling and falling asleep with<br/>- Texas/Oklahoma applicants preferred<br/> <br/>Meet Portia, a gentle, affectionate girl who has spent her life knowing exactly how good it is to be loved. After her owner unexpectedly passed away, Portia came into rescue and has settled comfortably into her foster home, where she has quickly shown everyone what matters most to her: being part of her person’s life.<br/><br/>She has a benevolent, almost regal presence about her. She is confident, gentle and self-possessed—the kind of girl who seems quite certain she belongs wherever her person happens to be. She loves being with her people, meeting new friends, cuddling, sunbathing, treats and finding a comfortable spot on the sofa or bed. One of her sweetest habits is falling asleep with a toy in her mouth. She also genuinely loves her walks and gets excited when it’s time to head out, then is perfectly content to come home and relax with her person.<br/><br/>An easygoing companion, Portia gets along well with the dogs and people she meets. She currently lives with Italian Greyhound foster siblings and has done well with both small and large dogs. She can also be perfectly happy as an only dog—the companionship Portia really doesn’t want to do without is her person. If everyone goes to another floor without her, she will happily remind them that they have forgotten someone important. She does fine in her crate for reasonable periods, but would prefer a person who is home much of the day; she is happiest when she can be near her person.<br/><br/>On the practical side, Portia walks very well on leash and would enjoy a home where leisurely walks can remain part of her routine. Stairs, however, have become more difficult for her, so a home without a lot of them would be ideal. She has very rare or no indoor accidents in her foster home and has done well with children and dogs; her experience with cats is unknown.<br/><br/>Portia has already known what it means to be someone’s much-loved dog. Now she’s ready for a new person to walk beside, a sofa to share, plenty of toys to cuddle—and someone to call her own again.

COMING SOON! - Portia
Portia is not quite ready for adoption while she finishes up her medical care, but feel free to inquire about her in the meantime.

PLACEMENT PREFERENCES:
-Would prefer a person who is home much of the day—Portia is happiest when she can be wherever her person is home
-Home without a lot of stairs
_Must provide an ample supply of toys for carrying, cuddling and falling asleep with
- Texas/Oklahoma applicants preferred

Meet Portia, a gentle, affectionate girl who has spent her life knowing exactly how good it is to be loved. After her owner unexpectedly passed away, Portia came into rescue and has settled comfortably into her foster home, where she has quickly shown everyone what matters most to her: being part of her person’s life.

She has a benevolent, almost regal presence about her. She is confident, gentle and self-possessed—the kind of girl who seems quite certain she belongs wherever her person happens to be. She loves being with her people, meeti

COMING SOON! - Portia
Portia is not quite ready for adoption while she finishes up her medical care, but feel free to inquire about her in the meantime.

PLACEMENT PREFERENCES:
-Would prefer a person who is home much of the day—Portia is happiest when she can be wherever her person is home
-Home without a lot of stairs
_Must provide an ample supply of toys for carrying, cuddling and falling asleep with
- Texas/Oklahoma applicants preferred

Meet Portia, a gentle, affectionate girl who has spent her life knowing exactly how good it is to be loved. After her owner unexpectedly passed away, Portia came into rescue and has settled comfortably into her foster home, where she has quickly shown everyone what matters most to her: being part of her person’s life.

She has a benevolent, almost regal presence about her. She is confident, gentle and self-possessed—the kind of girl who seems quite certain she belongs wherever her person happens to be. She loves being with her people, meeting new friends, cuddling, sunbathing, treats and finding a comfortable spot on the sofa or bed. One of her sweetest habits is falling asleep with a toy in her mouth. She also genuinely loves her walks and gets excited when it’s time to head out, then is perfectly content to come home and relax with her person.

An easygoing companion, Portia gets along well with the dogs and people she mee

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How To Adopt

Portia - Hou... was listed as Adoptable by Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma
How can I adopt Portia - Hou...?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Portia - Hou... is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma for details on the pet.
When can I meet Portia - Hou...?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Portia - Hou..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma, and they'll be happy to help!
Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma's Adoption Policy
Please visit our website at www.igrescuetx.org for details on adopting through Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation (IGRF) Texas and Oklahoma. You may also fill out an adoption application there if you are located in Texas or Oklahoma. You should understand up front that we DO do reference checks, home visits, and LOTS of breed education.  Applicants must be approved for adoption before being put in contact with foster homes or going to foster homes to meet IGs. It is also important to realize that not every IG is a fit for every life style-some are overly needy, some can’t be placed with young child

Portia - Houston TX is from Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation Texas and Oklahoma

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