Pippa, the Terrier Mix with a Charming Underbite, Waits Over a Year for Adoption

The sweet dog is healthy, loving, and available with no adoption fee at Windcrest Animal Care & Control.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:39pm

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph of a terrier mix dog with a distinctive underbite, captured in soft, warm tones that evoke a sense of patience and quiet hope.Pippa, a sweet terrier mix with a permanent smile, has patiently waited over a year for someone to give her a loving forever home.San Antonio Today

Pippa, a 5-year-old terrier mix, has been waiting for over a year at the Windcrest Animal Care & Control shelter after being found running in the street. Despite being healthy, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and having a unique underbite feature, Pippa has yet to find a forever home. The shelter is waiving her adoption fee in the hopes of finding her a patient, kind owner who can provide the time and space she needs to bloom.

Why it matters

Pippa's story highlights the plight of many shelter animals who wait months or even years to be adopted, despite being healthy and loving companions. Her case underscores the importance of pet adoption and the need for potential owners to look beyond a dog's initial shyness to see their true potential as loyal, affectionate pets.

The details

Pippa was found by Windcrest police in February 2025 while chasing a vehicle, with no tags, collar, or microchip. Despite being healthy, spayed, and vaccinated, she has waited over a year at the Windcrest Animal Care & Control shelter for someone to take her home. Pippa is a terrier mix with a charming underbite and one lower canine tooth that gives her a permanent smile. She can be shy with new people but warms up quickly, enjoying affection, treats, and playtime. Pippa gets along well with most dogs and would do best in a calm, patient home with adults or older children.

  • Pippa was found by Windcrest police on February 25, 2025.
  • Pippa has been waiting for adoption at the Windcrest Animal Care & Control shelter for over a year.

The players

Windcrest Animal Care & Control

The animal shelter where Pippa has been waiting for adoption for over a year.

Pippa

A 5-year-old terrier mix with a charming underbite who has been waiting for over a year to be adopted from the Windcrest Animal Care & Control shelter.

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What they’re saying

“She's the kind of dog who waits quietly, watches carefully and slowly decides if you're one of the good ones.”

— Andrea Carden, Author

“Once you are? You've got a best friend for life.”

— Andrea Carden, Author

What’s next

Pippa is available for adoption at the Windcrest Animal Care & Control shelter, located at 8601 Midcrown Drive in Windcrest, Texas. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Pippa's adoption fee has been waived.

The takeaway

Pippa's story is a reminder that even the quietest, most patient shelter animals can make wonderful, loyal companions for the right owner. By adopting Pippa, someone can not only give her the loving home she deserves, but also free up space at the shelter to help another animal in need.