Cherry, Shar Pei Mix, Was Once on the Kill List—Now This Joyful, Playful Survivor Is Ready to Fill Your Life With Love
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: houston TX, 77025
- Pet's Size: medium
- Pet's Gender: female
- Pet's Color: tan
- Pet's Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei
- Pet good with dogs? no
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? no
Organization:
- Name: waiting under the willow foundation
- Address: Houston, TX 77025
- Site: http://wuwfrescue.org
Cherry’s story could have ended before it ever really began. Found emaciated and out of time, she was placed on a shelter’s kill list—but she didn’t give up, and neither did the people who believed in her.
Today, Cherry is a healthy, happy 70-pound girl with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. Her second chance is here… now she just needs someone to share it with.
Why Cherry Feels So Special
🐾 True survivor with an incredible comeback story
💛 Sweet, affectionate, and people-loving
🐶 Gets along well with other dogs (with proper introductions)
🎾 Playful and full of joyful energy
🏡 Housebroken and home-ready
✨ Big personality with a puppy-like spirit
Cherry isn’t just a rescue—she’s a reminder of resilience and hope.
Her Personality
Cherry is all heart and happiness.
She’s:
💛 Loving and devoted to her people
🎾 Playful and energetic—still a puppy at heart
🐾 Friendly and social
🌿 Thrives with structure and slow introductions
🤗 Always ready to make you smile
She brings warmth, laughter, and life into every room she enters.
The “Second Chance Sweet Spot”
At 5 years old, Cherry offers the best of both worlds:
✔️ Past the puppy phase but still playful
✔️ Emotionally mature and deeply loyal
✔️ Ready to settle into home life
✔️ Grateful, loving, and full of life
She knows what it means to be given a chance—and she won’t waste it.
What She’s Looking For
🐾 A loving home ready to embrace her fully
💛 A family who will continue her happy, healthy life
🐶 Dog friends with slow introductions
🚫 A cat-free home (strong prey drive)
🏡 A safe, stable environment where she can thrive
Cherry doesn’t need saving anymore—she just needs belonging.
Heart of Cherry
Cherry was once overlooked, underfed, and out of time.
But she fought her way back—with love, strength, and a spirit that never gave up.
💛 Now she’s ready to give that same love to someone who sees her not for where she came from—but for the incredible dog she is today.
📍 Located in Houston, TX
🚘 Transport available to most states ($300 fee)
