She’s a 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix found as a stray back in May and has since become the darling of the creative team at City of San Antonio ACS.
SAN ANTONIO — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.
This week’s Forgotten Friend is Sugarplum, a roughly 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who was found as a stray roaming around a San Antonio neighborhood and brought to the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services back in May. She quickly became a staff favorite and now gets to hang out with the creative team every day.
“Once her stray hold period was completed, she was moved into one of our administrative offices to open up her kennel for another pet in need and give her additional time to find a home,” said Kaitlan Helton, Education Specialist at City of San Antonio ACS.
“She is fiercely loved by everyone,” said shelter staff. She has a really cute prominent overbite and two different colored eyes, one blue and one brown.
“Her heterochromia (different colored eyes) really sets her apart from other pets,” said shelter staff.
Sugarplum would likely thrive as an only pet in your home because she tends to be a little selective about her furry friends.
That being said, she is not nearly as selective when it comes to people. “She is an affectionate girl who would likely do well with any type of human family,” said shelter staff.
She loves to cuddle, adores peanut butter and French fries, but will turn up her nose at apples.
“Sugarplum just wants to be a lap dog,” said shelter staff. “She will rub against people for affection and eagerly roll over for a belly rub.”
Sugarplum does have some allergies she is being treated for, but overall, is very healthy.
“She loves treats, is potty trained, is comfortable in her crate, and is just a charming, loving girl,” said shelter staff.
She is current on all of her vaccinations and parasite preventions, and will be spayed before you take her home.
CHECK OUT SUGARPLUM’S PHOTOS!
Affectionate dog named Sugarplum has an appetite for peanut butter and French fries | Forgotten Friends
If you are interested in adopting Sugarplum and being her forever family, you can visit the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services at 4710 TX-151, San Antonio, TX 78227. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The adoption fee for Sugarplum is $25.
Paws, Purrs & Pride Adoption Special
Celebrate Pride with a new furry friend by your side. For three days only, June 20, 21 & 22, adoption fees are reduced to just $25, and every adoption comes with a pair of tickets to the Pride Festival.
They will also be open for special adoption hours for a Pride event on Saturday, June 21 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Visit ACS in person to meet Sugarplum and all of their available pets and to fill out an application for adoption.
For whoever adopts Sugarplum, Lucy’s Doggy Daycare & Spa will be lending a paw by offering them a free “Glow Up” Day at the Spa, which includes a massage therapy bath and Pawdicure. One of Lucy’s most cherished core values is to continue Lucy’s legacy of giving back to pups in need, as Lucy herself was a rescue!
VOLUNTEER
If you have some extra time, ACS could always use some extra hands to help care for the animals. They are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help them:
- provide exceptional care to the pets in our care.
- serve our community.
Volunteers must be able to commit to at least six hours a month for at least three months. “Your consistent involvement is crucial, as our volunteers play a vital role in supporting our staff and helping pets find their forever homes,” said ACS.
If you’re interested in becoming an ACS volunteer, start by applying:
For more information on the requirements, visit their website.
DONATE
You can also support the work they are doing by making a monetary donation. CLICK HERE
Checks may also be made payable to “City of San Antonio Animal Care Services” or cash can be dropped off at or mailed to:
Animal Care Services
4710 State Highway 151
San Antonio, Texas 78227
If you have extra items, you can help other pet owners who may be struggling through their partnership with Daisy Cares. ACS is a drop off point for Daisy Cares which always needs donations of pet food for both dogs and cats, as well as things like newspapers, blankets, treats and toys.
You can also check out their Amazon Wish List for the exact items needed right now. Or check out the ACS Bottle Baby Warriors Wish List for items needed to help care for all of the puppies and kittens. Last but not least there is a SAACS Foster Amazon Wish List to help the folks who are fostering animals from ACS.
For other ways you can help, like fostering an animal, visit their website. CLICK HERE
You can follow the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Email them at ACSadoptions@sanantonio.gov.
Remember when you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives… the one you bring home with you and the one that now will be saved because the shelter has more room.
If you know of a Forgotten Friend that has been overlooked and is still looking for a “fur-ever” home, contact Andrea at acarden@kens5.com.