Rex

Rex was rescued from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he lived alongside his mother before being surrendered by his owner in June 2025. His mom made the trip north a couple months ago, and Rex arrived in early-June 2026.

Rex is named after one of New Orleans' most celebrated Carnival krewes, the King of Mardi Gras, and like his namesake he's in no rush to make his grand entrance. It isn't aloofness; he simply spent his whole life outdoors and is meeting home life for the very first time. Give him a little space and patience, and he'll make his way to you.

He came from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where couches, squeaky toys, and air conditioning weren't part of the picture. He meets each discovery with quiet curiosity, and he's already claimed a dog bed and formed firm opinions about which stuffed animals earn a spot in his crate. He inspects each squeaky toy and carries his favorites off for safekeeping.

Rex is gentle and goofy with moderate energy, equally happy on a long walk or curled up somewhere soft. He's great with other dogs and respectful of their boundaries. He knows "sit" and "touch," even sitting politely at crosswalks and in the elevator. On leash he's mostly excellent but strong, pulling toward squirrels or a dog he'd like to greet, so his adopter should be ready for a strong, enthusiastic walker. House training is coming together well, with no recent accidents.

What he's still working through is being alone during the day. He'll fuss for a while and then settle, and he manages it best on days he's had plenty of exercise; background noise like rain sounds helps too. A patient adopter who builds his alone time up gradually will be rewarded. One logistical heads-up: car rides don't sit well with him yet, so travel takes planning. Otherwise loud noises don't faze him; he slept clean through the Fourth of July fireworks. He just needs someone willing to meet him where he is.

Rex is up-to-date on required vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped. He has been treated for heartworm and subsequently tested negative.

He has received a full health check and is currently in good health. However, we cannot make any guarantees regarding his future health or medical needs.

Complete veterinary records, dating back to the time of rescue, are typically sent via email after an adoption. They can also be sent in advance of an adoption, upon request.