We have many stories of this famous boy dating back to about 2009.  He wandered through our streets and park in Burkburnett, TX and was a familiar sight to us all.  Houdini loved to go to Chicken Express and Friendship Park.  He got plenty of handouts and lived on his own at least 9 years that we know of.  He accepted food but was very leery of human interaction and would just turn and walk away if anyone got too close.  He did like the ladies and his routes often took him by some of his doggie girlfriends.  We think there are many dogs in Burk that can claim some Houdini parentage.  

As much as we all loved seeing this gentle soul in town, we always worried about him.  In extreme weather he would not accept shelter and he did have at least one injury that made him limp.  Some rescue friends tried to make sure he received flea/tick preventative and heartworm meds when possible.  His capture was often discussed, and Animal Services did try to catch him, but he was always able to evade capture.  There was also the problem of where he would go, and would he accept a permanent home if he was captured.  Many of us doubted that he could ever trust enough to want to live with humans.  

His story changed in December 2019.  He was found close to death with a horrible, gaping neck wound.  Rescue friends got him the care he needed to heal and a place to recuperate.  The process was slow.  It was obvious to his fosters that he could accept and live in a normal home with special care given to his unique background.  We were extremely lucky to find an adoptive family for him that gave him a new lease on life.  He enjoyed all the comforts of home and family for over four years.   Sadly, we lost our beloved hero in July of 2024.  He is so very missed but we are determined to carry on his legacy to save dogs and help Burkburnett pet owners