An Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter that was seen in a sad viral video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter has found a new home and family in the Spring Branch area. On Wednesday evening his new owners, a couple from the Spring Branch area, came to pick up Hunter. The couple, David Miller and Larry Thomas, already had a female the same age and breed as Hunter making it a perfect match.
lessAn Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter that was seen in a sad viral video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter has
... moreAn Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter that was seen in a sad viral video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter has found a new home and family in the Spring Branch area. On Wednesday evening his new owners, a couple from the Spring Branch area, came to pick up Hunter. The couple, David Miller and Larry Thomas, already had a female the same age and breed as Hunter making it a perfect match.
lessAn Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter that was seen in a sad viral video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter has
... moreAn Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter that was seen in a sad viral video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter has found a new home and family in the Spring Branch area. On Wednesday evening his new owners, a couple from the Spring Branch area, came to pick up Hunter. The couple, David Miller and Larry Thomas, already had a female the same age and breed as Hunter making it a perfect match.
lessAn Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter that was seen in a sad viral video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter has
... more1) Tex
This name is pretty much a given.
1) Tex
This name is pretty much a given.
Any Texan with a love for baseball has probably had at least one dog with this name...
Any Texan with a love for baseball has probably had at least one dog with this name...
or — if they aren't an Astros fan — the name Ranger is a good alternative.
or — if they aren't an Astros fan — the name Ranger is a good alternative.
Photo: Getty ImagesWhether it's out of love for the Dixie Chick or just the name, Dixie is definitely a very Texas name for a pet.
Whether it's out of love for the Dixie Chick or just the name, Dixie is definitely a very Texas name for a pet.
Because it's not a true country home without a Cowboy.
Because it's not a true country home without a Cowboy.
For all of the obvious reasons, of course.
For all of the obvious reasons, of course.
What Texan doesn't love bluebonnets?
What Texan doesn't love bluebonnets?
You can even go with Bonnie if you're looking for a more feminine name without having to name your pup Bonnet, which could also work.
You can even go with Bonnie if you're looking for a more feminine name without having to name your pup Bonnet, which could also work.
Photo: Reader SubmissionsAny dedicated Texan has at least some sort of undying dedication to Matthew McConaughey.
Any dedicated Texan has at least some sort of undying dedication to Matthew McConaughey.
It's Texas, need we say more?
It's Texas, need we say more?
Many Texans love and/or own horses but Saddle is not a great name for a dog, so Sadie makes a fitting alternative.
Many Texans love and/or own horses but Saddle is not a great name for a dog, so Sadie makes a fitting alternative.
Again, sports in Texas are important, so even if you're not a Houston Rockets fan...
Again, sports in Texas are important, so even if you're not a Houston Rockets fan...
...a name like Spur would work just as well.
...a name like Spur would work just as well.
Photo: Purple Collar Pet Photography, Getty ImagesIt's pretty hard to find a Texan who will refuse a cold Shiner beer.
It's pretty hard to find a Texan who will refuse a cold Shiner beer.
Any Texan will tell you that sweet tea is not the same as iced tea and the more sugar the better.
Any Texan will tell you that sweet tea is not the same as iced tea and the more sugar the better.
Primarily because Texans love their boots, but also because the name Socks is overrated.
Primarily because Texans love their boots, but also because the name Socks is overrated.
A Texan's dedication to the rodeo is almost unreal, so this name only makes sense.
A Texan's dedication to the rodeo is almost unreal, so this name only makes sense.
Dr. Pepper based in Texas, and Texans love Texas-made products.
Dr. Pepper based in Texas, and Texans love Texas-made products.
You might not be a Longhorn fan, but at the very least any Texan would find a well-kept longhorn bull impressive.
You might not be a Longhorn fan, but at the very least any Texan would find a well-kept longhorn bull impressive.
It's the Lone Star State. It's only natural that we love stars.
It's the Lone Star State. It's only natural that we love stars.
In honor of the Texas-born Lady Bird Johnson, of course.
In honor of the Texas-born Lady Bird Johnson, of course.
Who, in Texas, doesn't love a little Willie Nelson?
Who, in Texas, doesn't love a little Willie Nelson?
Or any other major city name, for that matter.
Or any other major city name, for that matter.
A dog that was the star of a heartbreaking viral video this past week has found a new loving home in the Spring Branch area.
The Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix named Hunter was seen in a video posted by a Houston Humane Society volunteer last Friday just hours after he was surrendered to the animal shelter.
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Staff said his previous owners claimed he was unable to adapt to a new dog in the home. In the video Hunter looked dejected and nuzzled the chest of the volunteer, which immediately struck a chord with viewers.
Soon the video was seen over 50,000 times, shared by thousands and the shelter was overwhelmed by people wanting to adopt him. The process was complicated by his heart worm positive diagnosis, meaning his new family would need to pay for treatments.
On Wednesday evening his new owners, a couple from the Spring Branch area, picked up Hunter. David Miller and Larry Thomas already had a female pup the same age and breed as Hunter making it a perfect match.
"Larry's sister sent us the video and it was game over," Miller said in a video shared by the Houston Humane Society. "They kinda looked like inverses, a yin and a yang sort of thing and we came and saw him the same day."
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The next day the couple had a meet and greet with Hunter and their dog Dolly, named after legendary country singer Dolly Parton.
"It was like they had known each other for a decade," Miller said. Soon after the couple began the application process to adopt their new family member.
After Hunter was adopted on Wednesday he was rechristened Kenny, as in Kenny Rogers. So now Miller and Thomas have their own furry country duo under their roof.
Kenny and Dolly also have their own Instagram account which will document their lives together. Adventures in islands and streams are soon to follow.
Craig Hlavaty covers Houston history and pop-culture. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com. | craig.hlavaty@chron.com
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