Puppy finds forever home after storm drain rescue in Pearland

Adoptive family welcomes Cody as New Year begins

Meet Cody, a resilient terrier mix who started 2025 with a new loving family after a dramatic rescue from a storm drain in Pearland. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A puppy, now named Cody, is starting 2025 with a loving family, but his journey began in a storm drain in Pearland.

Houston Humane Society says a couple heard his cries and called the Pearland Fire Department, who sprang into action. Firefighters worked tirelessly to free the frightened terrier mix pup, ultimately rescuing him from the dangerous situation.

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A puppy named Cody was rescued from a storm drain in Pearland by the Pearland Fire Department after a couple reported hearing his cries. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Once rescued, Cody was handed over to the Pearland Police Department Animal Services. Though he sustained minor injuries, the team provided warmth and comfort before transferring him to the Houston Humane Society Animal Clinic. There, Cody received medical treatment to ensure he was healthy and ready for the next step in his journey.

Post-rescue, Cody was cared for by Pearland Police Department Animal Services and treated for minor injuries at the Houston Humane Society Animal Clinic. (Instagram/ Houston Humane Society) (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Houston Humane Society held Cody for 72 hours, hoping his original family would come forward. Unfortunately, no one claimed him, and Cody became eligible for adoption. The Humane Society emphasized the importance of microchipping pets, a service their clinic offers seven days a week.

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A New Year, A New Beginning

Cody’s luck turned when a family stepped forward to adopt him. Now, he’s ringing in the New Year in his forever home.

Cody found a new home with a loving family, marking a positive start to the New Year. (Instagram/ Houston Humane Society) (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Fostering and Adopting Save Lives

Inspired by Cody’s story? The Houston Humane Society is always in need of fosters and adopters to help animals in need. Fostering provides a temporary safe space for animals like Cody until they find their forever families.

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To learn more about fostering, adopting, or microchipping your pets, visit houstonhumane.org.


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