Henry
One Saturday afternoon, I was texting my friend Sandy about a project we were working on when she suddenly asked, “I’m on my way to pick up a Great Pyrenees rescue—do you know anyone who might want to adopt him?” I stared at my phone for a moment before replying, “Maybe…?”
My wife had been wanting a dog for a long time. She’s always loved Great Pyrenees, but I wasn’t so sure. Our last dog, who passed away five years ago, had been a handful, and I had gotten used to the quiet of a pet-free home. But after all these years, I was starting to warm up to the idea.
Sandy stopped by with Henry on her way back to San Antonio so we could meet him. The second we saw him, all my hesitation disappeared. He was calm, friendly, and had the sweetest energy. It was clear—he was meant to be part of our family.
A few weeks later, after all the paperwork was done, I drove to San Antonio to pick him up. As soon as we said our goodbyes to his foster family, Henry hopped into the backseat like he already knew he was coming home. Five hours later, he walked into our house, sniffed around, and made himself right at home. Thanks to SNIPSA’s helpful advice on introducing a new dog, the transition was seamless—Henry fit in perfectly from day one.
Henry is truly a gentle giant. Pictures don’t do justice to how big he is—I always joke that we adopted a pony instead of a dog! But despite his size, he’s the sweetest, most gentle dog. He’s met so many people and animals, including my daughter’s dogs, and he’s loved every single one of them. He even stole the show at our annual holiday party, where nearly 75 people came over. He soaked up all the attention, making new friends and charming everyone with his kind personality.
Bringing Henry into our lives was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. He’s brought so much joy, love, and warmth into our home. We’re beyond grateful to SNIPSA for saving Henry and helping him find his way to us. He has truly changed our lives, and we’re honored to give him the forever home he deserves.
Thank you, SNIPSA, for everything you do to connect amazing pets with loving families. We couldn’t be more grateful!