Batman, a 2 year old German Shepherd mix, needs double hip surgery due to two badly fractured hip bones.   He currently walks with a little bunny hop in his hind legs but he doesn’t complain much even though he is experiencing discomfort.
 

Batman was a stray seen around his foster's home in mid-August 2015. He was fed outside their gate for three days before he would allow human touch. He was fearful and very timid but eventually became accustomed to being petted.  When he was coaxed inside their gate, he did not know how to walk up stairs or take a treat. Wearing a collar was a new experience for him that made him cower. It seemed like he had had no human interaction at all or at least not any positive experiences. 

Fast forward to today, Batman absolutely adores people and all other animals.   He has been around other dogs, horses, a pig, a bird and cats. He wants to play with and love on everyone…which isn’t necessarily a good situation for the cats because he is too rough. He is working on that.

He now walks well on a leash and prefers lots of hugs and kisses!  His tail…which early on was always down between his hind legs…wags constantly.  His foster's grandkids named him “Batman” because he has a mask on his face.  He knows his name well and comes when called.

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.