AUSTIN, Texas — It’s Wednesday Friendsday on We Are Austin, and this week’s featured guest is a four-legged friend with a whole lot of love to give. Meet “Little Little,” a sweet pup from the Austin Humane Society who’s currently looking for his forever home.

Sarah Hammel with the Austin Humane Society joined Sierra Waggoner to share more about this lovable dog!

Little Little is a kind, sweet, gentle giant with a calm spirit, loving nature, and heart-melting personality—and Sierra said he’s the most well-behaved, affectionate, and lovable dog she’s ever had on the show!

When it comes to his ideal match, Little Little would thrive in a calm, patient home with people who are ready to give him the attention he deserves. “He’s the kind of dog who really bonds with his people and just wants to be close to them,” Hammel said.

Little Little has already spent time in a foster home, and his foster family had great things to say!

“I know he weighs about 75 pounds and is around seven years old. He’s great with other dogs—he’s lived with quite a few—and I think he’d do well with kids too. He’s super easygoing with a very gentle spirit. He seems to bond quickly with people; I hadn’t spent much time with him before today, and he hopped right into my car like he was ready to go. He’s a big guy who needs a bit of space, but other than that, he’s an easy keeper.

We also know he’s a bit of a Velcro dog—he wants to be around his people all the time. He doesn’t do well being left alone for long periods, like 10 to 12 hours. So, he’d be best in a home with a big family or someone who’s around often. He loves being underfoot, keeping an eye on everything you do. Honestly, if anyone out there is looking for a loyal companion, this is the perfect dog for you.”

The Austin Humane Society is also gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year—Rags to Wags. “It’s our signature gala and it helps raise critical funds that support pets like Little Little all year long,” Hammel said.

Sarah said, “Rags to Wags is happening this Saturday, and it’s our biggest fundraiser of the year. This night typically raises over $800,000, which is truly transformative for dogs like Little Little and all the animals we save. It’s a great time with a live auction, a silent auction, and adoptable puppies, kittens, and dogs onsite. We’re also raffling off a brand-new car—you can still buy tickets for our golden raffle ticket and have a chance to win.

What makes this night so special is being able to share the stories of these amazing animals. Most of the pets you’ll see came to us with medical needs or difficult backstories, and we get to show the work we’ve done to help them heal and find forever homes.

We serve over 13,000 animals each year—not only pets like Little Little who need homes, but also those with significant medical issues. We even run a pet food pantry to help families in need keep their pets, so they don’t have to surrender them. All the dollars raised go directly to saving more lives.

If you can’t make it to the gala, you can still support us by participating in the online silent auction or purchasing raffle tickets for the car. There are lots of ways to get involved and help these animals.”

Even if you’re not looking to adopt, there are still ways to support AHS, from fostering and volunteering to donating or attending events!

To meet Little Little, attend Rags to Wags, get involved in the silent auction, or learn more about the adoption process, visit austinhumanesociety.org