While Xena is a very sweet dog, she is NOT a lap dog. She will be happy to see you and loves to be pet, but she IS NOT a hyper, or playful pup or one to jump into your lap and smoother you with kisses. 

 She loves to sleep at the foot of the bed and allows my kids to cover her with blanets and snuggle her to no end.  She also has a special fondness for babies and  is amazing with kids and allows them to hug on her, snuggle her and sit or lay on her, using her as a pillow. In otherwards, shes absolutely fine with kids and large groups of kids at any age. 

Xena is also, not the best guard dog as she loves everyone. I've never seen her respond aggressively to anyone. 

She will only bark if she needs to go outside, come inside, or apparently feels we are attacking the house by mowing the front or back yard. 

Xena does well with other dogs and with cats....she doesnt want to hurt them. She wants to chase them and play.  Once our cats told her they are not toys, shes left ours alone. 

Xena has always felt like she was an old sould in a young body.  If you are looking for a loving, calm dog to just hang out with, she’s the one for you! Or perhaps looking for a dog to complete your family!

Please contact  app@aarfhouston.org for more information about this dog.


You can apply online by clicking on Application . Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet and greet at one of our adoption events. Thank you for considering a rescue!

The adoption fee includes vaccinations, Bordetella, de-worming, rabies, spay/neuter and microchip. There is a an additional $12.99 fee for Home Again for a lifetime registration of the microchip.

Puppies cannot be adopted outside of the Houston area until they are spay/neutered after they are 4 months old.

It is against the law in the State of Texas for a rescue not to be sterilized so we have to make sure it gets completed and that we have record of it.

NOTE: In our bios, we provide information based on our volunteer's experience with a particular dog; such as temperament, training, and ability to get along with others.

AARF is a 501(c)3 Non Profit, all breed, no kill organization. Our group is always in need of donations in order to continue to give the needed medical care to our rescues. Adoption fees do not begin to cover all of the medical costs. Any donation , no matter how small is a big help and is greatly appreciated. Please help us to continue to help them. Thank you.