Every Wednesday we feature a different pet that needs a new forever home here in the Basin from Lonestar Sanctuary For Animals. Sometimes it's a dog, sometimes it's a cat. They haven't had any guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, or snakes---yet. But you never know!

Meet Mesquite!

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She is a sweet 5-month-old pit mix puppy with energy to spare!  Mesquite loves people and playing with her canine friends!  She is going to be a big girl once she is finished growing so her adopter would need to have a fence with a nice sized yard.  Mesquite was found out in the Mesquite by the Sanctuary and was very underweight and hungry!  She is a beautiful dog with a very sweet personality!  All she wants is attention and love!  Mesquite does better with dogs her size or larger.   She is very jumpy so we don't recommend her for children under the age of seven.  We have not tested her with cats.  Like all puppies, Mesquite would benefit greatly from some basic obedience training.  If you are looking for a sweet energetic puppy who will grow to be your loyal companion, come meet Mesquite!

Once home, remember the rule of three: three days to decompress, three weeks to get used to your routine and home, and three months to feel completely at home.

Lonestar Sanctuary For Animals is located at 4200 Fairgrounds Road in Midland. Visiting hours are 1 pm until 4:30 pm, every day except Thursday. And if for some reason you're not looking for a pet right now--please click SHARE and post this to your social media so we can help this fur baby find a forever home. Or perhaps you're looking for a different new furry friend. There are so many fur babies who would love to meet you so stop by and pay them a visit! There are plenty of dogs and cats to choose from who would love to be your next family member.

The Lone Star Sanctuary For Animals can always use supplies as well so if you can, stop by and drop off a donation to help the staff care for the shelter animals till they can find their forever homes. Needed right now:

Cleaning supplies

Puppy Pee Pads

Blankets

Unopened / New Dog and Cat Food

Cat Litter

Items can be dropped off at the office at 4200 Fairgrounds Road in Midland during business hours. Thank You!

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