Selma Balbina Your Silly Sweet Soulmate

**Meet Sweet, Sweet SelmaAlways Ready to Smile!** Selma is one of the most beloved dogs here at the rescue- a friend to all, a great emotional-support-dog to the other dogs at the rescue, trusting, loving and caring. Just look at that cute smirkher smile could brighten anyone's day! With this cutie around, you will never feel lonely because she will want to be with you every chance she gets. **See her cuteness here:** [Watch Selma](https://youtu.be/oVABB6MvxtM) We estimate Selma is about 1 year old and possibly a Boxer and Shepherd mix, but with rescues, thats just our best guess. She currently weighs around 50 lbs. Here at the rescue, Selma does well in a crate and has been great with her potty training since day one. A social butterfly through and through, Selma has never met a human she doesnt like. Yelling, crying, rambunctious kids? No problem! She has so much love and compassion for people. On walks, when she sees a friend, she wiggles her body and gently heads their way to say hello, nuzzling her head into your arms, making it impossible to resist petting her soft fur. Selma is a boxer girl through and through, with other dogs, Selma will paw or play-bow to invite them to engage with her, and then begin a spirited game of chase. Shes a great player and does well with both aloof and playful males. That boxer nature also makes Selma an exceptionally calm dog, and a wonderful emotional-support-dog to her canine companions. In our rowdy boarding barn, Selma offers a calming presence and helps keep the energy down for our boarding dogs. Here at the rescue, shes often a member of our gentle play play groups- groups for dogs that prefer a calmer playtime experience. Shell play chase for a bit, with lots of breaks. Shes friendly, relaxed, respectful and caring with other dogs. When Selma is playing, she also remains fairly people focused, checking in with her people from time to time, and taking lots of breaks from playing to sniff around and re-assess her environment. Selma always knows whats going on around her- that makes her such a pleasure to be around. Selma was found as a pregnant stray. While she was in our nursery barn tending to her babies, she loved when staff spent time with her. She enjoyed her daily bully stick and would carry it to one of the behavioral staff to hold for her. Shes starting to get the hang of being a home pup and is proudly learning to take treats gently. Shed also love to learn how to cook in the kitchen with you, so make sure your cookies are safely tucked away in their jars! Shes a dream on a leash and will be great to take on walks. Enjoying the flowers and the fresh air are her favorite parts of a stroll. Selma is silly and eagerly waiting to go to her forever home. Selmas perfect home has at least one loving human to provide all of the pets and snuggle sessions she could ever want. Shes not too picky about the rest, just make sure that home doesnt have any catsSelma says no thank you! Selma is people-focused enough that she could thrive as an only dog, but so loving that she would be a fantastic addition to your pack. She loves kids and would make a great family dog. Shell be happy to accompany you on walks, hikes and all of the adventures you take on. Currently fostered in Texas, she is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to travel to her forever home in the PNW or NE areas. So, what are you waiting for? Selma is ready to bring joy, laughter, and her contagious smile into your life! We are willing to test this dog with anything you need us to in order to ensure shes the perfect match for you! We can make anything happen! Just let us know. Apply here! https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/65eb3f5ea89484526d0c3365 Please email [email protected] with any questions. Adoption fee includes transport to these states: WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, CT, VT, NY, PA, OH and BC Canada (Canadian adopters will need to pick up in Bellingham, WA, approximately 30 minutes from the Canadian border). Brought by USDA licensed transport. Pick up day is unforgettable! Our dogs travel in style in our transport vehicle, equipped with air conditioning for comfort, two drivers, and onboard attendants providing 24-hour care. Local adoption in Texas is also available. The adoption fee is $750 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, 2-6 months of heartworm preventative according to age, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with a free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar for dogs over 4 months old, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and many priceless years of love and loyal companionship! Three Little Pitties wants to set you and your new pet up for success! In addition to a fully vetted furbaby, you also receive many other additional perks such as a A free private online dog training session with GoodPup plus low pricing for future sessions (approx $25 weekly for an 8 week course of one session per week) One free bonus toy in every BarkBox when signing up for their Super Chewer subscription plan 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a PNW based, organic fresh dog food loaf meal subscription plan Coupons for a fun visit to Petco Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! *WE ARE TOLD THAT WE GO ABOVE AND BEYOND MEDICALLY. This is the feedback we tend to get, although we cannot guarantee perfect health. *To fully vet a dog in the PNW at many vets it would be upwards of $1,800 just to fix, vaccinate, chip, etc. The adoption fees charged by our rescue do not cover our expenses medically for each animal, but we offset costs with donations. Your adoption fee is considered a donation towards actual costs. The stray and animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston area is one of the highest in the nation. Statistics show that there are over 1 million homeless animals in this region alone! Three Little Pitties Rescue is a nonprofit dog and cat rescue that partners with the community to make a difference. Our mission is to reduce the homeless pet population through community outreach, free spay and neuter services, and saving all breeds of dogs and cats from the streets or animal shelters that oftentimes have no choice but to euthanize animals for space. We prepare them for adoption by properly vetting and providing individualized care through our incredible behavior program that consists of socialization and leash training for all animals that enter our adoption program, prior to matching them with loving families who will treasure them for the rest of their lives. They are rescue dogs and will require continued training efforts once adopted, but will be well on their way to being the best dogs that they can be! Three Little Pitties Rescue just celebrated our 5 year anniversary! Over the course of this time, we have been very fortunate for so much growth, allowing us to further connect with the community and save many lives. Through the combined efforts of all of our hardworking staff and volunteers, we have placed over 11,000 very lucky dogs and cats into amazing homes! By adopting from us, you save TWO lives! The pet you adopt, and you create an opportunity for another animal to be brought into our rescue program. Together, we can be heroes. Follow along on our rescue journey through the links below! https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org/ https://www.facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue https://www.instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue *Due to the rising cost of fuel and transportation expenses, there will be an additional $74 surcharge. DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed unless DNA test results or AKC registration were provided at intake.