Butter Bean's Story
Butter Bean
A Little Sunshine, a Lot of Love!
PRE-ADOPTION APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
CURRENT FOSTER LOCATION: LIVINGSTON, TEXAS
Butter Bean is being lovingly raised in a foster home in Livingston, Texas. He is available for adoption to approved families locally and out of state. Transportation can be arranged, with costs separate from the adoption fee. Please see our transportation information below.
Date of Birth: September 6, 2026
Sex: Male
Current Weight: 7 pounds on October 21, 2026
Breed: Suspected Beagle / Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) mix
Expected Adult Size: Small to medium
Adoption Fee: $200
Earliest Departure Date: November 15, 2026
MEET BUTTER BEAN!
Some rescue puppies come into the world with difficult stories already written for them. Butter Bean is one of the lucky ones.
He was born into rescue, which means he has never known what it is to be hungry, abandoned, frightened, or left to fend for himself. His world has always included a devoted mama, full bellies, soft bedding, gentle hands, safety, and love.
And now this beautiful little boy is getting ready for the next chapter of his story: finding a family who will continue the wonderful beginning he's been given.
Butter Bean is an adorable little fellow with a caramel-and-white coat, beautiful merle markings, gorgeous blue eyes, and floppy ears. He is a happy, confident boy who loves affection and cuddles, and his sweet personality is every bit as appealing as his handsome face.
He's only just beginning to show us who he's going to become, but he's already off to a terrific start!
THE STORY OF MAMA MISSY AND THE BEAN POD SQUAD
Butter Bean's mama, Missy, is a beautiful, exceptionally sweet Beagle mix who was rescued from beneath an abandoned house, where she was at risk of flooding.
Missy arrived at her foster home just hours before a major storm swept through East Texas in early September. Safe at last, she welcomed her puppies into the world on September 6, surrounded by warmth, comfort, and loving care.
Mama Missy is a petite, approximately 28-pound girl who is still nursing her babies. She has a soft, silky coat, a compact little build, and a wonderfully gentle, affectionate personality. Although she certainly has that adorable Beagle appearance, she's remarkably quiet by nature, not the constant barker or howler some people might expect.
And Butter Bean? He's one of six surviving puppies affectionately known as the Bean Pod Squad!
We strongly suspect their father was an Australian Cattle Dog, also known as a Blue Heeler, but his identity has not been confirmed through DNA testing. Our breed identification is an educated guess based on the parents' appearances and the puppies' physical characteristics, not a verified genetic determination.
A HAPPY LITTLE BEAN
The Bean Pod Squad is a remarkably happy, confident, affectionate bunch.
Because these puppies have been lovingly handled and socialized since birth, they're already comfortable with human attention and eager to be included in whatever is happening around them.
They love to explore, play together, investigate their surroundings, and climb all over their foster mama whenever the opportunity presents itself.
And when it's time to come out and play? Let's just say six little Beans have no trouble expressing their enthusiasm!
Butter Bean is a happy, loving, confident and cuddly little boy. He is still very young, and his individual personality will continue to develop as he grows. We won't pretend to know everything about the dog he'll become. What we can tell you is that he's being raised with patience, affection, appropriate boundaries, and plenty of opportunities to learn about the world.
That's a pretty wonderful foundation for a lifetime companion.
GROWING UP WITH GOOD HABITS
One of the nicest surprises about these puppies has been how naturally they're settling into a normal household rhythm.
They've been doing beautifully with their nighttime routine, generally settling down to sleep while the household rests and waking ready for another day of important puppy business.
Of course, they're still babies! Meals, fresh bedding, playtime, and visits from their foster mama are all cause for great excitement.
Their future families should expect the usual puppy adjustments, including interrupted nights, teething, chewing, supervision, and plenty of patient training.
Butter Bean is not housetrained. At his age, he hasn't yet developed the physical maturity or training needed for reliable house manners. His adopter will need to establish a consistent potty-training routine, reward good habits, and understand that accidents are a normal part of raising a puppy.
He is growing up alongside his littermates, but continued positive socialization with people, appropriate dogs, and new experiences will be important as he matures.
HOW BIG WILL THIS LITTLE BEAN GET?
Butter Bean weighed 7 pounds on October 21, 2026, at about six and a half weeks old.
His mama weighs approximately 28 pounds, and his suspected father is an Australian Cattle Dog. Based on what we know of the parents, Butter Bean's current size, and his build, we expect him to mature into a small-to-medium or medium-sized dog.
We do not anticipate him becoming a large dog, although exact adult weight and height cannot be guaranteed with a mixed-breed puppy.
For now, he's a blue-eyed little bundle of puppy charm with plenty of growing left to do!
HEALTH & VACCINATIONS
Butter Bean received his first round of puppy vaccinations on October 20, 2026, at approximately six weeks of age.
He will continue receiving age-appropriate vaccinations and veterinary care while in foster care, including vaccinations required for transportation. He has also received deworming treatment.
His adopter will be responsible for completing the remaining age-appropriate puppy vaccination series and fulfilling the veterinary and spay/neuter requirements outlined in the adoption agreement. Butter Bean is not yet neutered because of his young age.
PRE-ADOPTION & NEXT STEPS
Butter Bean is currently accepting applications for pre-adoption!
Butter Bean is fostered in Livingston, Texas, and applications from approved out-of-state adopters are welcome.
Born September 6, 2026, Butter Bean must remain in foster care until he is at least ten weeks old. His earliest possible departure date is November 15, 2026, provided he has completed his required vaccinations and meets all transport requirements.
Adoption Fee: $200
There is no fee to apply, and submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt or reserve a puppy.
Once your application has been reviewed and approved by Animals Lives Matter, you will receive the necessary pre-adoption paperwork outlining reservation and payment terms, veterinary requirements, spay/neuter obligations, and other important adoption responsibilities.
All terms will be provided for your review and agreement before any payment is requested.
After approval and completion of the required paperwork, the $200 adoption fee must be paid to officially reserve Butter Bean. A puppy is not considered reserved until the application has been approved, the agreements completed, and payment received.
Of the $200 adoption fee, $75 is designated toward spay/neuter and will be reimbursed directly to the veterinary office in accordance with the adoption agreement.
TRANSPORTATION
Our preferred transportation provider is Byrdie Express, as their routes and pickup arrangements work particularly well with our foster location in Livingston, Texas.
If you choose Byrdie Express, we will coordinate the reservation and transportation arrangements on our end, while you pay Byrdie Express directly for transportation services.
Byrdie Express Contact:
Kelly Byrdie
Phone: (940) 923-6089
Email: byrdieexpress@gmail.com
You are also welcome to choose another reputable transportation provider. If you do, you will be responsible for making the reservation, coordinating directly with that provider, and paying the transportation costs.
Depending on the alternate provider's designated pickup location and schedule, an additional fee may apply if we must arrange and pay someone to transport Butter Bean from his foster home to the pickup point.
Whichever option you choose, we will work with you on our end to help make Butter Bean's journey home as smooth and safe as possible.
Transportation costs are separate from the adoption fee.
WHILE YOU WAIT FOR YOUR BEAN
One of the special things about adopting a puppy through this pre-adoption program is that you don't have to miss out on all those precious early milestones.
Once Butter Bean is officially reserved, his foster mama will be happy to share updated photographs, weights, developmental milestones, veterinary updates, and other little glimpses of his life as he grows.
You'll have the opportunity to watch your puppy grow and begin getting to know him before he comes home!
Meanwhile, Butter Bean will continue receiving the love, care, attention, and early socialization that have been part of his life since the day he was born.
QUESTIONS OR READY TO APPLY?
Please contact Butter Bean's foster mama directly:
Kerrie Bond
Phone: (936) 933-5289
Email: houstoncourtreporter@gmail.com
Kerrie will be happy to answer questions about Butter Bean, the pre-adoption process, and transportation arrangements.
A WONDERFUL BEGINNING. A LIFETIME STILL TO COME.
Butter Bean doesn't need someone to rescue him from a difficult past.
He needs someone who will take the beautiful beginning he's been given and turn it into a lifetime of love, security, adventure, and belonging.
If you're ready for the joys, challenges, responsibilities, and extraordinary rewards of raising a puppy, we'd love for you to apply to become part of Butter Bean's story.
Your little Bean is waiting!
BUTTER BEAN
Beagle, Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler
🇺🇸
Livingston, Texas
male, medium, baby
Beagle, Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler
Livingston, Texas
