Woman Sees A Freezing Pup At Houston Warehouse, Then Realizes She’s Guarding Something Precious

Houston isn’t known for freezing nights, but every once in a while, the weather just flips.

One evening, the temperature dropped fast, and it kept dropping.

It was the kind of evening that makes you think about all the ones out there with no shelter, no warm spot to curl up, and no one looking out for them.

That evening, as Andrea Soliz finished up her shift at work, she saw something moving near the warehouse doors.

It looked like a stray dog searching for a shelter.

But as she stepped in for a closer look, her breath caught in her chest. There wasn’t just one set of eyes staring back at her, there were two.

A mama dog and a puppy, barely more than a baby, were shivering from the cold.

Both of them looked lost and afraid, and heartbreakingly alone.

You could see how scared they were. The little one seemed okay, but mama? She looked like she hadn’t eaten in days.

Her ribs stuck out and her eyes were so tired and worn. It was clear that she’d been giving everything she had to keep her baby safe.

Andrea and her coworkers tried to approach them, hoping to earn their trust. But the pups were too frightened to come near.

They’d been through too much to trust humans right away.

So Andrea did what any dog lover would do.

She made a little nest inside the warehouse with soft blankets and left out some food and water, hoping they’d stay there through the night, safe from the cold.

The first thing the next morning, Andrea rushed back to check. And to her relief, there they were, curled up together, and a little less afraid.

Mama dog let Andrea come close and didn’t protest when she tried to hug her. She even let Andrea play with her baby.

That’s when everything changed.

Andrea brought them home and gave them food, warmth, and a whole lot of love. She named the mama Nixi, and slowly, Nixi started to relax.

Not long after, the puppy found a forever home and Nixi stayed with Andrea. She still needed some extra TLC.

Life on the streets had taken a toll and she had a few health issues that needed fixing up at the vet.

While Andrea was nursing Nixi back to full strength, she realized her heart was already set.

The idea of saying goodbye felt impossible, as Andrea shared in a YouTube video:

“She put her little paw on my hand, and I was like, ‘I’m done. She’s mine.’”

Now, Nixi’s days are full of belly rubs and beach trips. She’s goofy and affectionate and she soaks up every bit of love like she knows she finally belongs.

It’s wild to think this is the same dog who once trembled in the cold at that warehouse. Looking at her now, her mom can’t help but smile and say:

“Never in a million years did I think this little pittie mix from the street would ever become my best friend.”

But dogs are magic like that. Give them a little love, and they’ll bloom right in front of your eyes.