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Hi there! I’m Hotch. My friends call me Hotchy Hoo.

Have you scrolled through my photos and videos yet? If so, you’ve probably already noticed a few things about me :
I have GIGANTIC eyeballs. The more to adore you with!
My ears stick out like little satellite antennas. The better to hear you tell me that I’m a good boy!
I have the best smile. So you always know I’m very happy to be with you!

What you may not be able to tell from my happy-boy profile is that I am currently the longest stay dog living on campus. I’ve been living at the shelter for over 600 days. My volunteer friends and I don’t really know how this happened, and while they do their best to make sure I go on regular shelter outings and get extended kennel breaks, there’s no place like home! We’re hoping someone will right this wrong soon and give me a chance to show off my best dog self.

Let’s start with the obvious stuff. I love meeting new people. In fact, I love all the humans so much that I landed a gig as a new volunteer mentor dog. From my home visits we know that I’m house trained, a quiet companion, can keep myself busy by playing with my toys, I love a good romp around the backyard, but also love to chill on a couch.

Out and about, I’m one of the best leash-walking boys you’ll see. I keep an easy, but good pace and ignore passing dogs, humans, bikes and skate boards. I have this on-going game with squirrels… I walk super slowly towards then, they dart up a tree, and by the time I get to where the squirrel was he’s looking down at me laughing. It’s the best game!

My volunteer friends have taken me on so many local adventures : I’m an ATX lover through and through. I’ve been to the greenbelt (I love to swim), McKinney Falls State Park, downtown to see the Capitol, Zilker Park, Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail, Zed’s for ice cream, and my most favorite stop is getting a burger from P. Terry’s.

My human friends can tell you so much more, but I think the one thing they’d want you to know most is that I have a heart of gold and even though I’m young at heart, I have an old soul spirit. I may look tough, but I am sensitive and kind. I can quickly pick up on how my humans are feeling and know how to connect with them in a meaningful way.

I have been through a lot these last 600+ days, but I haven’t let that crush my hopes of finding my forever people. Maybe you’re the one?
If you think you might be, please reach out to my best volunteers and advocates, Orange Dot Crew. I go home with their full support and they’d love to tell you more about me in person.

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