Reggie, STAR #2102

A rough beginning, a bright future, and a heart full of love!

Reggie’s story started rough, but he’s ready to leave the past behind and find the loving home he deserves. This handsome boy came to STAR through a rescue group helping abandoned dogs at a dump site north of Houston near Cleveland, Texas. When Reggie was found, he was underweight, heartworm positive, and uncertain about the world around him.

Since joining STAR, Reggie has absolutely blossomed. He has completed his heartworm treatment, been neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and has gained healthy weight — now weighing in at a perfect 37 pounds. Most importantly, he’s beginning to trust that life can be safe, happy, and full of love.

Estimated to be around 9 months to 1 year old, Reggie is still very much a young dog with plenty of curiosity and personality. He can be playful and exuberant, but he’s surprisingly well-mannered for his age and not overly high-energy. He’s the kind of dog who enjoys playtime and adventure but also settles nicely and enjoys simply being near his people.

Reggie gets along wonderfully with his Aussie foster roommates, both male and female, and enjoys a good wrestling session or playful zoomie now and then. He has not been tested with cats, although he is definitely interested in the squirrels, birds, and other critters he spots outside.

He’s also learning all the good house-dog skills. Reggie willingly goes into his crate when offered a treat and relaxes quietly once inside. He rides well in the car and enjoys being included in outings.

One of his sweetest qualities is how often he checks in with his person for reassurance, affection, and a few gentle pets.

Reggie has overcome a difficult beginning and is now ready for a forever family who will continue building his confidence and show him the love and stability he’s always deserved. In return, he’ll give you loyalty, companionship, and the joy of watching a resilient young dog truly thrive.

If you are interested in learning more about him and potentially adopt, the first step is to fill out an adoption application at the link below. His foster home is in Katy.

https://www.southtexasaussierescue.org/adopt/

IMPORTANT: We do not deliver dogs to adopters. You must be able and willing to come meet the dog in their foster home. A home visit by one of our STAR volunteers is a required part of our adoption program. Adoptions outside of Texas are rare because of these requirements. You must have a secure fence in place, and we are not fans of apartments for this breed, nor homes where the dogs will be home alone 8+ hours daily. All STAR dogs are adopted to be inside pets and family members only and all current or past pets in the home must have proof of being kept up to date on vaccinations and Heartworm prevention. The adoption fee is $300 and trust us, we spend that or much more on dogs to get them vetted – all STAR dogs will be neutered/spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm negative, and on monthly heartworm prevention. If you already have an application on file with us, you can contact us to let us know you are interested.

Reggie is a red tri male that was found/dumped in the Cleveland, Texas area. The Daily Kibble, an incredible team on the ground, helping dogs in that area, reached out to us for help and we were able to send one of our amazing volunteers over to pick him up. Reggie has been to our vet and is estimated to be a young guy at around 7-9 months old and currently 30lbs (malnourished so expect him to put on weight). Sadly, he is positive for heartworms, so we’ll treat him and he may be available late June. Stay tuned to learn more about this sweet fellow.