Pumpkin: A Gentle Soul Searching for a Home Filled with Love
- Leighton Castaneda
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
TYLER, Texas (TXAN 24) — Every Thursday, TXAN partners with Nicholas Pet Haven to spotlight one incredible animal in need of a forever home.
This week, meet Pumpkin: a resilient 10 year old girl whose gentle spirit shines after a lifetime of waiting.
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Pumpkin’s Story: From a Chain to a Chance
For nearly her entire life, Pumpkin knew only the end of a chain. Six months ago, her story changed when Nicholas Pet Haven stepped in to rescue her. Since then, she has discovered safety, comfort, and the kindness of humans who believe she deserves more.
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Who Pumpkin Is Today
Pumpkin is a sweetheart through and through. She loves everyone she meets, humans, dogs, and other animals alike. Her favorite activity is going on long walks, where she happily takes her time to sniff and explore every corner of the world around her. Despite her age, Pumpkin’s zest for life hasn’t dimmed, she’s eager to fill her golden years with love, companionship, and adventure.
Highlights:
• 10 years old, gentle and affectionate
• Loves long walks (and sniffing everything along the way!)
• Gets along with all animals
• Thrives on love and attention
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Pumpkin’s Vetting
• Fully vetted
• Heartworm negative
• In overall good health
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Bring Pumpkin Home
If your heart is ready to open to Pumpkin, she is ready to give you unconditional love in return.
Ready to apply? Submit your adoption application here:
To meet Pumpkin or learn more, contact Nicholas Pet Haven in Tyler, TX.
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Want to Help But Can’t Adopt?
You can still make a difference in Pumpkin’s life, and in the lives of countless other rescues, by donating to Nicholas Pet Haven:
• PayPal: paypal.me/nicholaspethaven
• Venmo: @nicholaspethaven
• CashApp: $NicholasPetHaven
• Mail: 12903 HWY 155 South, Tyler, TX 75703
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Pumpkin has waited a decade for her happy ending. Now, she just needs someone to take her paw and walk with her into forever. Could that someone be you?
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