These Austin-based canines are up for adoption and in need of a good home

Chewy is an adorable male Brussels griffon and Cairn terrier mix currently residing at Wags, Hope and Healing.

Chewy is a social butterfly — he loves children, dogs or cats. He's neutered and vaccinated. He's already house-trained.

Here's what Chewy's friends at Wags, Hope and Healing think of him:

I have a silly, loving, playful personality. My favorite things include toys, walks and belly rubs. I am soft and wiggly and can get any dog to play with me. I need that will give me plenty of attention and affection and treat me like one of the family. Oh, and it wouldn't hurt if I can get my beautiful furs brushed too!

Read more about how to adopt Chewy on Petfinder.

Dove is a female pug mix staying at Pug Rescue of Austin.

Dove is a social butterfly, and she loves other dogs. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.

Notes from Dove's caretakers:

I'm a shy, loyal, loving tiny pup with a little bit of pug in me, and I'm only three years old. I was surrendered in an unfortunate hoarding situation. I'm still working on my manners but warm up to kind people within just a few hours. If you're patient with me, you'll be rewarded with a loyal family dog. Will you open your home to me? I can't wait to meet you.

Apply to adopt Dove today at Petfinder.

Figgy is a lovable male pug mix being kept at Pug Rescue of Austin.

Figgy is the life of the party — he loves other dogs. He is already house-trained. His vaccinations are already up to date, and he is neutered.

Here's what Figgy's friends at Pug Rescue of Austin think of him:

My name's Figgy. At just one year old, I'm a spry little guy. My foster mom doesn't know how I would do with younger kids since I am a ball of energy. However, I am great with teenagers and I love going for walks in my neighborhood. I am very comfortable in my crate and have no problem being there for breaks. I can't wait to show you what an amazing dog I am!

Read more about how to adopt Figgy on Petfinder.

Starsky is an adorable male pug and terrier mix being cared for at Pug Rescue of Austin.

Starsky gets along well with cats and dogs. Starsky will do best in a home without small children. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He's already neutered and vaccinated.

Here's what Starsky's friends at Pug Rescue of Austin think of him:

My name is Starsky and I'm a one-year-old male pup. I was one of 16 dogs rescued from a hoarding case, and I'm still fearful of men. I need time to learn to love and trust again, but my foster mom has already helped me make progress. I would thrive in a home with a female owner, and I'm a total snuggler. Let's meet up soon - I am totally ready for my forever home. 

Read more about how to adopt Starsky on Petfinder.

Caramel is a darling male pug and terrier mix currently residing at Pug Rescue of Austin.

He has had all of his shots, and he's neutered. Fear not: He's already house-trained.

Caramel's current caretakers say:

Hello, kind folks of Austin. The name's Caramel, and I'm a one-year-old male pug-terrier mix. I was rescued from a hoarding situation. As you can imagine, I'm fearful of new people until I have some time to warm up. But for the patient person, I can come out of my shell and will be your best friend. I can't wait to meet you! 

Read more about how to adopt Caramel on Petfinder.

Rose is a female greyhound dog currently housed at GALT Central Texas.

Rose will get along great with your other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. Her vaccinations are up to date, and she is spayed.

Rose's current caretakers say:

Rose gets along well with other dogs of similar size. She walks well on leash and also rides very well in the car. She is quiet and a bit independent.

Read more about Rose on Petfinder.

Jiffy is a male cocker spaniel dog staying at Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio.

Jiffy will get along great with your other dogs and cats. Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio, however, thinks he will do best in a home without small children. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He has been neutered and vaccinated.

Here's what Jiffy's friends at Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio think of him:

I'm a gorgeous three-year-old doggie who was rescued from the streets. I'm learning to feel safe again, and that I do not need to be on the lookout for trouble. I get along with my foster brothers and can sit for a treat. I'm okay with being left alone for short periods of time but look forward to my foster family's return—that means I get some serious attention. 

Read more about how to adopt Jiffy on Petfinder.